Use this Proposal Outline to write your proposal.

I.Title (A Proposal . . . )
Proposal
II.Summary / Abstract
(keep this short--100 words; summarize the whole proposal)

III.Introduction
a.Background
explain the situation
show what created the problem
show why the problem is important
explain the general problem
explain the theory behind the problem
define basic terms as you introduce them
b.* Review of Literature

briefly summarize and important, closely related work

show how the work is valuable

show faults in the work
show how it relates to your specific problem.

c.Statement of the Project Problem

define the problem that you will solve
define your audience for your completed project report
hypothesis / main point

IV.Solution
a.Objectives
explain what you will create to solve the problem
outline your report: describe the proposed project outcome
show what you will produce during the period of your proposed project
b.* Scope
explain the limits of your project
c.Methods
explain the specific steps you will take to produce your objectives
state what you will do to create/achieve your objectives
d.Time Schedule
show when you plan to complete each method (use a bar graph)
V.* Facilities

VI.* Budget

VII.Personnel/Credentials

VIII.Conclusion
show the potential value of the project to the reader
emphasize feasibility, necessity, usefulness
explain benefit of the expected results
urge the reader to take action (accept the proposal)
persuade
add a call to action

IX.References
cite your sources