External Proposal Instructions You are required to write an external proposal. To do so, create a product or a service and sell it through a proposal.
External Proposal Instructions
You are required to write an external proposal. To do so, create a product or a service and sell it through a proposal. Your product can be:
An improved random detection unit,
A new MP3 player,
Safety glasses for construction work,
A bar code for pricing or inventory control,
A piece of biotechnology equipment for monitoring blood work,
Computer graphics for an advertising agency, and the likes.
Your service may involve:
Dog grooming,
Automobile servicing,
Computer maintenance,
Home construction (refinishing basements, building decks, room additions, etc.),
Home theater installation and maintenance, etc.
Criteria for your External Proposal
Title page
Cover letter
Table of contents
List of illustration (if applicable)
Abstract
Introduction – include purpose of the proposal
Discussion (the body of the proposal) – conduct research to develop the analysis and give authority to your argument. Explain how the product works and its design. Explain the importance of the product. Compare and contrast your product with others to show the superiority of your product. Persuade your audience by disqualifying computing product/service and stressing the benefits and quality of your product (Minimum of 3 references).
Conclusion/Recommendation
Glossary (if applicable)
Reference
Appendix (if any)
External Proposal Rubric
1. 10 pts | Title page (listing title, audience, author or authors, and date) |
2. 20 pts | Cover letter (stating why you are writing and what you are writing about; what exactly you are providing the readers; what’s next—follow up action) |
3. 20 pts | Abstract (stating in low-tech terms the problem, solution, and benefits) |
4. 20 pts | Introduction (providing a statement of purpose Body- a lengthy analysis of the problem/product/service) 4 pages |
5. 15 pts | Grammar/Punctuation |
6. 15 pts | Format (APA style) Times New Roman, 12 point font. |
Note: The link below provides some details about External Proposal.
https://www.prismnet.com/~hcexres/textbook/props.html
Submit your External Proposal to Turnit In for similarity or plagiarism.
Due by 11:00 a.m. (ET) on Tuesday May 2, 2017