Academic Writing

Topic: A Proposal on a Technical Topic Length: 1500 Words (Between 1450 and 1550 Words) Formal Proposal In your future job, you may need to write a formal proposal on a variety of technical topics, ranging from policy changes in the company to a request for grant money to complete a study.  In this paper, you will choose a company in Riyadh and write a proposal to the directors of your company as an employee  The proposal must center on an engineering related topic that makes sense for your chosen company  The proposal must include at least six citations and references and at least two graphics Each report will have 11 sections (see page 342 of your book): 1. Letter of Memo Transmittal 7. Body (or Discussion) 2. Title Page 8. Conclusion (or Summary) 3. Table of Contents 9. Glossary 4. List of Illustrations 10. Appendixes 5. Executive Summary (or Abstract) 11. Works Cited 6. Introduction ***Examples of Each Section Can Be Found on Pages 346 to 357 of Technical Writing for Success. Introduction (See page 335 of your textbook) 1. Describe the situation or problem (Answer the “why?” in the reader’s mind.) 2. Establish the background of the situation or problem 3. Identify the sources of data for the proposal 4. Explain previous studies on this topic 5. Review the constraints or critical factors in regards to the situation or problem (e.g. cost, time, size, manpower, etc.) ***Make sure to use well-crafted, persuasive language in your introduction Body (See page 336 of your textbook for a full description of each section) 1. Methods 6. Plan for Evaluating Results 2. Scheduling 7. Feasibility 3. Capabilities 8. Budget 4. Materials and Equipment 9. Justification 5. Expected Results ***Make sure you include APA citations of all evidence presented Conclusion 1. Sum the overall proposal using clear, cogent language 2. The conclusion should be brief, yet persuasive