Revise your informative abstract based on what you think your proposal will contain, keeping in mind that an abstract is meant to “encapsulate the entire document” (Lannon and Gurak 556).

The purpose of this assignment is to ensure that: 1) you can concisely articulate your proposal idea and supporting elements in an abstract; 2) you can effectively write introductory matter for a formal planning proposal; and 3). you are able to craft the structure/sections for the remainder of a formal planning proposal (though you will not have to complete them). ASSIGNMENT DIRECTIONS & REQUIREMENTS You will create a template document – page for page, section for section – of a formal planning proposal. Make the sections first, then go back and make it into 9 pages. You are only required to complete (i.e. fully write) your letter of transmittal, abstract and all introduction sections: all other section narratives can be left blank as long as the headings (and any sub-headings) are there. Include 3 authoritative sources in your works cited section (your org should be one and the others can be sources you would use in the plan section). Use the list below as a checklist to make sure all required sections are complete before submitting your document. • Topic: see instructions in the next section • 9 pages long including: ◦ letter of transmittal (completely fill out). Use your address, left justified instead of letterhead at top of the example. ◦ title page (completely fill out) ◦ table of contents (completely fill out) ◦ abstract (complete REVISED draft of your “Abstract” assignment) ◦ introduction (complete draft with all of the following sections: overview, background, statement of problem, need, scope) ◦ plan (template of sections, including sub-sections, including but not limited to: methods, timeline, budget table, budget narrative, personnel, feasibility) ◦ conclusion (blank) ◦ works cited (one citation for your org’s website and 2 other authoritative sources) • You may add additional elements/sections as necessary • You do not have to fill in any content/narrative in this template document except the letter of transmittal, abstract, and all introduction sections. If you would like to provide additional content in the plan section, appendices, etc. you are more than welcome to and I will provide commentary on them. • Informative abstract: Revise your informative abstract based on what you think your proposal will contain, keeping in mind that an abstract is meant to “encapsulate the entire document” (Lannon and Gurak 556). Read again, the in-document comments on your “Abstract” assignment. Remember to include in-text citations as appropriate. • Upload a PDF file to Canvas to retain the integrity of your formatting.

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