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

Write an introduction for your proposal. 

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. 

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

State why they are relevant to your proposal.

 

Format Requirements:

One-inch (1) margins

Double-spaced

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