Informal Proposals

This week’s assignment focuses on informal proposals. There are three parts to the assignment:

1. Outline a proposal following the outline format presented in Chapter 6 of the textbook.

2. Write an introduction for your proposal.

3. Research: Finding sources that are relevant to your proposal.

Part I. Write Outline For a proposal

Using the Outline Format for an Informal Proposal (Chapter 6), outline a proposal. You may choose your own engineering or information technology topic. However, you may also choose from the topics listed below. The topics are general; you will need to narrow and focus your proposal idea. Research may be required.

· A proposal to address network or computer security issues (firewall, malware, anti-virus

· A proposal to upgrade an existing application or install a new application

· A proposal for a Web-based training system (implementing a new platform or upgrading existing platform)

· A proposal to build some type of flying craft (e.g. drone, quadcopter)

· A proposal to build some type of robotic device.

· A proposal to automate a system

· Information Technology and Management projects at Illinois Institute of Technology

· Engineering projects from Calvin University

Part II: Write the introduction to your proposal.

This proposal is an informal proposal and it is a solicited proposal. Your audience is receptive to your proposal.

Your introduction should clearly state the:

· Purpose

· Background (why you are proposing the idea)

· Scope of the proposal

Be sure to identify your audience – is it a Professor (academic audience), someone in an organization (professional audience)? Your introduction should clearly state the Purpose, Background (why are you proposing this idea), and Scope of the proposal.

Part III: Research

Find three sources that provide information on the costs and/or time involved in implementing your proposal. The Internet or the EBSCO on line library system may be used to find source. Use the attached Proposal Time & Cost Source Sheet to enter the source information.

1. Summarize the content of the sources (2-3 sentences)

2. State why they are relevant to your proposal.

Format Requirements:

1. One-inch (1”) margins

2. Double-spaced

3. Submit two documents:

· Proposal Outline and Introduction

· Proposal Time & Cost Source Sheet

Assignment checklist:

· Part I and Part II: Check content of your outline and introduction against the content elements listed in the textbook.

· Part III: Check to see that your URLs are accurate and that the sources can be accessed before submitting your work.

· Proofread and spell check your work