WRITER’S CHECKLIST

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The following checklist covers the basic elements of a proposal. Guidelines established by the recipient of the proposal should take precedence over these general suggestions.

Does the summary provide an overview of

  • the problem or the opportunity?

  • the proposed program?

  • your qualifications and experience?

Does the introduction indicate

  • the problem or opportunity?

  • the purpose of the proposal?

  • the background of the problem or opportunity?

  • your sources of information?

  • the scope of the proposal?

  • the organization of the proposal?

  • the key terms that you will use in the proposal?

  • Does the description of the proposed program provide a clear, specific plan of action and justify the tasks you propose performing?

Does the description of qualifications and experience clearly outline

  • your relevant skills and past work?

  • the skills and background of the other participants?

  • your department’s (or organization’s) relevant equipment, facilities, and experience?

Is the budget

  • complete?

  • correct?

  • accompanied by an in-text reference?

  • Do the appendixes include the relevant supporting materials, such as a task schedule, a description of evaluation techniques, and evidence of other successful projects?