...Request for Proposal Template A carefully crafted "Request for Proposal" (RFP) is the key to getting the best quality services you require for your project. This tool provides you with guidance and a template for preparing a good RFP. Instructions: 1. The Request for Proposal (RFP) is your "official" statement to vendors about the services you require. Vendors typically try to respond, point by point, to your RFP when they make their proposals. Therefore, the RFP "leads" vendors by focusing their attention on certain issues. In addition, it shapes their first impressions of your training development group and the project to be completed. Most importantly, the RFP is the foundation upon which the vendor's relationship with you is built. 2. For these reasons, the RFP must be carefully crafted and reviewed before distributing it to vendors. 3. This template below provides some suggestions for the contents of an RFP. REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL TEMPLATE A TYPICAL RFP The typical RFP includes the following sections: I. The General Training Goals This section includes the general business goals which are met by the new product or process on which the training will be based. In addition, it describes the key components of the new product or process (how it works) and compares these to existing products or processes with which vendors may be familiar. II. The Target Audiences This includes brief summaries of the jobs of the people who are to be...
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...PROJECT PROPOSAL GUIDE TRS3056 : PROJECT TRS3266 : MEDIA PROJECT TRS3284 : CREATIVE MULTIMEDIA PROJECT I TRS3334 : GRAPHIC DESIGN PROJECT 1 : MINOR PROJECT TRS3242 : VISUAL COMMUNICATION PROJECT I TRS3152 : PROJECT I Introduction Project is a compulsory part of the program structure in Bachelor in Information and Communication Technology, Bachelor in Creative Multimedia, Bachelor in Graphic Design, Bachelor in Game Design and Animation, Bachelor in Media Science and Bachelor in Visual Communication. It builds on the skills and knowledge learned in the first two and half years; to enable students to use these to demonstrate competence in the theory and practice based on their respective programs. Aims of Project The main aims of this project are: 1. To provide students with a realistic group experience in designing, implementing and documenting computer, multimedia, and graphics products in the form of applications, systems, design, etc. based on the needs of clients/stakeholders. 2. To let students apply their knowledge and skills in handling tasks with appropriate tools. 3. To provide a learning environment for students to independently manage their projects under supervision. 4. To build students’ ability to present and rationalize their work with confidence and logics. 5. To enable the students to delegate tasks and work as a team, and manage their project time and budget accordingly. General proposal format: 1. Paper Size Type Color 2. Type Face Font Size Title Font Spacing ...
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...Guidelines for Project Proposals* A technical proposal, often called a "Statement of Work,” is a persuasive document. Its objectives are to 1. Identify what work is to be done 2. Explain why this work needs to be done 3. Persuade the reader that the proposers (you) are qualified for the work, have a plausible management plan and technical approach, and have the resources needed to complete the task within the stated time and cost constraints. What makes a good proposal? One attribute is appearance. A strong proposal has an attractive, professional, inviting appearance. In addition, the information should easy to access. A second attribute is substance. A strong proposal has a well-organized plan of attack. A strong proposal also has technical details because technical depth is needed to sell your project. Remember: A proposal is a persuasive document. Required Format Format consists of the layout and typography of a document. In formatting your proposal, use the guidelines in Table 1. A template to produce your proposal exists at the following web page: http://www.writing.eng.vt.edu/design/proposal_template.doc One aspect of layout is the incorporation of illustrations. In your proposal, each illustration should have a name and be formally introduced in the text. Illustrations consist of figures and tables. Figures include photographs, drawings, diagrams, and graphs. Each figure should have a stand-alone caption, and the key points and features should be labeled. Tables are...
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...Guidelines for Project Proposals* A technical proposal, often called a "Statement of Work,” is a persuasive document. Its objectives are to 1. Identify what work is to be done 2. Explain why this work needs to be done 3. Persuade the reader that the proposers (you) are qualified for the work, have a plausible management plan and technical approach, and have the resources needed to complete the task within the stated time and cost constraints. What makes a good proposal? One attribute is appearance. A strong proposal has an attractive, professional, inviting appearance. In addition, the information should easy to access. A second attribute is substance. A strong proposal has a well-organized plan of attack. A strong proposal also has technical details because technical depth is needed to sell your project. Remember: A proposal is a persuasive document. Required Format Format consists of the layout and typography of a document. In formatting your proposal, use the guidelines in Table 1. A template to produce your proposal exists at the following web page: http://www.writing.eng.vt.edu/design/proposal_template.doc One aspect of layout is the incorporation of illustrations. In your proposal, each illustration should have a name and be formally introduced in the text. Illustrations consist of figures and tables. Figures include photographs, drawings, diagrams, and graphs. Each figure should have a stand-alone caption, and the key points and features should be labeled. Tables are...
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...Name: |Period: | | |Date: | | SCIENCE FAIR: PROPOSAL OUTLINE This outline will help you organize your science fair proposal. Use the attached report as an example. You will use this outline to write your proposal in paragraph form. |1. |TITLE: Write a sentence that connects the independent and dependent variables of the investigation. Example: The effect of (independent variable) | | |on the (dependent variable). | | | | |2. |INTRODUCTION: Give a brief summary of the investigation and describe the rationale, problem, and hypothesis. | |a. |Summary. Briefly describe the project in 2-4 sentences. | | | | |b. |Why do you want to conduct the experiment? (Rationale) | | |...
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...marks is not intended to imply endorsement, sponsorship, or affiliation. Edited in accordance with University of Phoenix® editorial standards and practices. Course Description This course covers the fundamentals and best practices of using written communication in business and in the information technologies. Topics include strategies, techniques for producing emails, memos, reports, proposals, project specifications, and user manuals, as well as other technical documents. Course Topics & Objectives Week One: The Technical Writing Process • Identify how writing methods are used in the corporate environment. • Discuss collaboration in the modern enterprise. • Identify collaborative technologies. Week Two: Technical Writing in the Corporate Environment • Identify intellectual property issues in the corporate environment. • Discuss the role that audience plays in technical writing. • Design a memo with appropriate formatting for the corporate environment. Week Three: Writing Reports and Proposals • Implement effective document design in technical...
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...releasing tension, and fosters an environment of self-evaluation. In addition, constructive conflict can force important issues into the open, speed up their resolution, and be a catalyst for change. Conflict frequently becomes bad or disruptive when there is a strong polarization of opinions. In this case, conflict can retard communication, reduce group cohesiveness, and stifle the generation and creativity of new ideas. Sometimes a group whose culture is high in avoidance will suppress or avoid conflict. This avoidance can result in poor decisions because they stand unquestioned. Chapter 13 1. Why are unsolicited proposes more challenging to write than solicited proposals? Students should recognize that often an unsolicited proposal must first convince readers that a problem exists, as well as that the proposal will solve it. They are potentially unwelcome advances (or at least unexpected) made by the business writer attempting to sell a product, program, idea, or policy, so the writer must...
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...Prepared October 4, 2013 Proprietary and confidential REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL Table of Contents USING THIS TEMPLATE 3 TEMPLATE CONTENTS 3 INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND 5 PURPOSE OF THE REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL 5 ADMINISTRATIVE 6 TECHNICAL CONTACT 6 CONTRACTUAL CONTACT 6 DUE DATES 6 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS 7 GUIDELINES FOR PROPOSAL PREPARATION 8 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION 8 DETAILED RESPONSE REQUIREMENTS 10 EXECUTIVE SUMMARY 10 SCOPE, APPROACH, AND METHODOLOGY 10 DELIVERABLES 11 PROJECT MANAGEMENT APPROACH 11 DETAILED AND ITEMIZED PRICING 11 APPENDIX: REFERENCES 11 APPENDIX: PROJECT TEAM STAFFING AND BIOGRAPHIES 11 APPENDIX: COMPANY OVERVIEW 12 EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD 13 CRITERIA 13 SCOPE OF WORK 14 REQUIREMENTS 14 DELIVERABLES 14 USING THIS TEMPLATE Savid Technologies has developed this Request For Proposal (“RFP”) template to help organizations identify and select a quality security vendor to perform professional services work. This template is absed off templates provided by Foundstone, Verisign, and other security institutions including countless RFP responses Savid has provided. It also lists questions organizations should consider asking potential vendors to ensure that a thorough and comprehensive approach to the project will be taken. This template should apply for a variety of information security projects including: External Network Vulnerability Assessment...
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...9 Formal Reports and Proposals he distinctions between formal and informal reports are often blurred. Nevertheless, a formal report is usually written to someone in another company or organization. Occasionally it is written for a senior manager in the same company, or for someone with whom the writer has little regular contact. Usually it is longer than an informal report and requires more extensive research. Unless you are a consultant, you are unlikely to be asked to write a formal report often. When you are, there may be a lot riding on it— including your reputation. The purpose of this chapter is to show you how to write a formal report and how to put together the kind of proposal that often precedes it. As Figure 9-1 shows, many of the elements of formal reports are the same as those for informal ones.You need to pay the same attention to headings, lists, and illustrations, for example. Although much of the advice in the previous chapter could be duplicated in this one, the emphasis here will be on those areas where there’s a difference. T Figure 9-1 Contrasting Features of Informal and Formal Reports Informal Formal Reader often internal often external or distant within organization Length • usually short • several sections • usually long (3 pages or more) • sections and subsections Tone • personal • contractions • more impersonal • no contractions Summary integrated on separate page Introduction ...
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...How to write a research proposal Framework of the Research Proposal A research proposal is a written document that includes the following information: * Identification of , and rationale for research topic and research questions. (Introduction or Background) * Summary of previous literature (explication, application and evaluation of theory) (Literature review) * Specification of procedure to be followed to answer research questions. (Methodology) The purpose of your proposal is to sell your idea by showing you have thought it through very carefully and have planned a good research study. The introduction and literature section of your proposal. * The purpose of this section is to introduce your research idea, establish its importance (i.e., you want to “sell” it to your reader), and explain its significance. * Flow of the introduction: * Start with a general introduction that * defines the research topic (places it in a context) * demonstrates its importance (provides a rationale) * Flow of the literature review: * Then review the relevant literature. * This review should lead directly into a statement of the purpose of the study and your research questions. Framework of the Methodology section * This provides a written description of the specific actions, plan, or strategy you will take to answer your research questions. * It includes...
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...Course title: Strategic Business presentation skills Course objectives: This course has been designed for individuals who will have significant management, leadership or consulting responsibilities in their career. The Strategic presentation typically include following type of presentations: 1. External Presentations- a. Sales presentations to Clients, Industry forum, Community presentations, Analyst presentation b. Proposals Executive summary preparation and presentation c. Mail communication to clients 2. Internal and Functional presentations d. Training, Technology; R&D, management proposal presentations e. Project report preparation- developing and presenting executive summary f. Mail communications with peers, superiors and team members Specifically the course goals are: * Develop the strategic presentation skills for leaders. * Apply the program elements to real-time strategic presentation situations. * Develop strong content preparation, content design and content presentation skills Type, plan and session-wise content of the course: Each session is assumed for 1 hour 20 minutes. Total duration: 10 sessions Session | Topics | Case/discussions | 1 | Importance of strategic business communication in corporate world.Characteristics of “persuasive presentation”Experiential case studyS3P3 Presentation Model elements | Anchor case from Faculty corporate experience | 2 | Learning from...
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...companies that have experienced this type of growth, Callaway has reached near-capacity conditions in its plant. Undertaking an expansion of new capacity will be at least sixteen months in the future. Known for its high quality and innovative approaches, Callaway has been forced to subcontract some work. Recently, one of the major computer manufacturers approached Callaway to design and build a subsystem. While capacity could be made available for almost all of the subsystem at the Callaway facility, it became apparent that one key component, a rather intricate and yet very inexpensive circuit board, would have to be subcontracted. The boards were under a government contract that would make Callaway a subcontractor. All of Callaway’s suppliers are also subcontractors. This would mean “tons of forms” to be sent to suppliers but would also give Callaway some leverage. Based on the projected value of the order, it would be necessary for each supplier to provide a cost and price breakdown on the SF 1491. From this breakdown, Callaway could estimate the reasonableness of the price. Callaway engineers would provide the design to meet the customer’s specs, and, in turn, it would be supply management’s responsibility to handle the contracting aspect. Since the board is custom designed, it would require a fair degree of interaction between the potential suppliers and Callaway’s engineering staff. Cost was also’ a factor. Thus, there would have to be both an engineering evaluation with respect...
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...Design and Budget Paper University of Phoenix COMM/301 In most businesses a request for proposal is a part of creating new revenue, business, resolving problems, and building business relationship. However, the budget is the most imperative portion of a proposal. The client or buyer is going to inquire about the bottom line, and even question or challenge how this cost was produced. Therefore, creating a sound budget is vital to receiving an approval on a request for proposal. The next process is to know which proposal should be presented to the client or buyer. The four budget types which can be presented are an Itemized budget, non-itemized budget, fixed budget, or a flexible budget. The following dissertation will compare the contrast the four principles budgets. Then conclude which budget will be more applicable to present to the client at Nickels Security Company. Nickels Security Contract The Nickels Security Company is requesting, the hire of security officers to work at a new facility being built. The requirement is to have three (3) areas secured during, a 24 hour a period, seven (7) days per week. Nickels Security, is willing to pay up to 15.00 hour during this six (6) month time frame. Our job is to present a budget which will entice Nickels Security Company to love the budget that we present. An itemized budget would fit this type of project because; we can itemize every item i.e, labor, uniforms, or equipment. In using this process, Nickels Security could...
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...---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assessment Type: [Assignment] “Research Proposal” ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Indicative Assessment Requirements for the Module;- Individual Assignment and supporting documentation (Equivalent to an overall maximum of 3000 words in total). ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Maximum Word Limit and Assessment weighting for each aspect within the assessment: * Individual Research Proposal (3000 words); Assessment Weighting 40%. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Assignment BRM Select a research topic of your choice based on a business issue and design a research proposal for this topic. This proposal should not exceed 3000 words. Task Based on the selected topic, you are required to: * Develop two to three research questions and two to three research objectives * Justify the choice of research topic including the background and context of the research * Develop a critical literature review of the research topic. * Design a research methodology based on the topic above. This would require you to develop a...
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...group and other classmates. 2. To provide you with substantive, real-world material on which you will base a final report that will include your problem or issue identification, findings and recommendations for change, including or followed by your theoretical defense of the merit of your recommendations (see below); and a final oral presentation based on the report. Description of Field Project Working in your groups, decide on a project or problem area in some organization to which you believe you can gain entrance (probably one of your own). The project or problem must be one that reflects your expertise as a behavioral consultant, and one that has a communication dimension. Since most matters of socio-technical systems and design are characterized as well by human communication difficulties, the combined focus should be manageable. Examples might include: • an assessment of a project team which failed to meet its objectives; • an assessment of the causes and solutions to problems of high turnover in a department or division; • an evaluation of the effectiveness of monthly staff meetings; • causes of poor attitude or morale revealed through a...
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