Question 1

Proposals have one purpose: to convince your audience to agree to your plan.

Accepted Answer

Proposals are written with the goal of persuading the reader or audience to agree with or approve the proposed idea, project, or plan.

Question 2

The background section of a proposal may be brief or long,depending on the audience's knowledge of the situation.

Accepted Answer

This is because the background section provides context and information about the issue or problem being addressed in the proposal, so it should be tailored to the audience's level of familiarity with the topic. If the audience is already knowledgeable about the situation, a brief background may suffice, while a longer background may be necessary for those who are less familiar.

Question 3

Which of the following components may be included in a formal proposal?&#10;(a)table of contents&#10;(b)references list&#10;(c)a letter of transmittal&#10;(d)a and b&#10;(e)a,b,and c

Accepted Answer

All of the components mentioned in the options, i.e., table of contents, references list, and letter of transmittal, may be included in a formal proposal. It is important to have a clear structure and organization to the proposal, which can be achieved with the help of a table of contents. References list helps to establish credibility and shows that the proposal is based on sound research. A letter of transmittal is used to introduce the proposal to the recipient and provide a brief summary of its contents. Therefore, all three components are important and commonly included in formal proposals.

Question 4

When choosing sources to support your proposal,
(a)cite all sources of common knowledge.
(b)limit your sources to major background studies.
(c)ignore the most recent studies.
(d)do not acknowledge sources with a point of view different from your own.
(e)All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

Limiting sources to major background studies helps to ensure that the proposal is based on reliable and credible information. Citing all sources of common knowledge may not be necessary, as it is assumed to be widely known by the audience. Ignoring the most recent studies may result in outdated or incomplete information. Not acknowledging sources with a different point of view is not only unethical but also limits the proposal's credibility and persuasiveness.

Question 5

Emphasize key points in your proposal with relevant visuals.

Accepted Answer

Including relevant visuals in a proposal can help emphasize key points and make them more memorable to the audience. This can include graphs, charts, and images that are directly related to the proposal's content.

Question 6

When writing the proposal,&#10;(a)adopt a confident tone.&#10;(b)choose the most simplistic language possible.&#10;(c)use active verbs.&#10;(d)a,b,and c.&#10;(e)a and c.

Accepted Answer

Adopting a confident tone and using active verbs are both important in writing a successful proposal. However, choosing the most simplistic language possible may not always be the best choice, as proposals often require technical or specialized terminology.

Question 7

Whether solicited or unsolicited,all research proposals are formal.

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The answer of Whether solicited or unsolicited,all research proposals are...

Question 8

RFP is short for _____________

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The answer of RFP is short for _____________...

Question 9

An effective proposal&#10;(a)demonstrates a clear understanding of the audience's needs.&#10;(b)uses an appropriate format.&#10;(c)identifies benefits of solving the problem.&#10;(d)offers a realistic solution.&#10;(e)All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

All of these factors are important in creating an effective proposal. Demonstrating an understanding of the audience's needs shows that you have taken the time to research and consider their priorities. Using an appropriate format makes the proposal easier to read and understand. Identifying benefits of solving the problem helps to create a sense of urgency and importance. Finally, offering a realistic solution shows that you have carefully considered the feasibility of your proposal.

Question 10

If the solutions you propose have limitations,be sure to acknowledge them in the proposal.

Accepted Answer

It is important to acknowledge limitations of proposed solutions in order to provide a realistic and comprehensive proposal.

Question 11

Three categories of proposals are ,&#10;,and .

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The answer of Three categories of proposals are ,&#10;,and ....

Question 12

Informal internal proposals often take the form of an email or a memo.

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The answer of Informal internal proposals often take the form...

Question 13

Formal proposals rarely need front and/or end matter.

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The answer of Formal proposals rarely need front and/or end...

Question 14

Besides being clear,the proposal plan must be&#10;(a)inexpensive.&#10;(b)overly optimistic.&#10;(c)creative.&#10;(d)realistic.&#10;(e)b and d.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Besides being clear,the proposal plan must be&#10;(a)inexpensive.&#10;(b)overly...

Question 15

proposals are written in response to a request from a manager or customer,whereas proposals are written without having been requested.

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The answer of proposals are written in response to a...

Question 16

Avoid all of the following in a proposal except&#10;(a)an inducement for readers to act.&#10;(b)excessive detail.&#10;(c)passive language.&#10;(d)exaggerated claims.&#10;(e)a broad title.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Avoid all of the following in a...

Question 17

Clearly stating the problem is not necessary in a proposal,because it is implied.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Clearly stating the problem is not necessary...

Question 18

The logical flow of a proposal is from problem/situation to solution/resolution.

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The answer of The logical flow of a proposal is...

Question 19

Documenting the sources in your proposal is not necessary.

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The answer of Documenting the sources in your proposal is...

Question 20

Research (grant)proposals&#10;(a)are always unsolicited.&#10;(b)request approval to conduct a study.&#10;(c)always are written for nontechnical audiences.&#10;(d)rarely include a request for funding.&#10;(e)All of these answers are correct.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Research (grant)proposals&#10;(a)are always unsolicited.&#10;(b)request approval to conduct...

Deck 23: Proposals