Review the issues that led to the proposed solution|Research proposal
Proposal should contain the following:
Be formatted as a formal proposal, following the guidelines for formal proposals in the text (including the guidelines for headings and subheadings found on pages 426-439).
Include required front matter (Title Page and Transmittal Correspondence) and end matter (References).
Include an Introduction (first-level heading) with four second-level headings of fully developed text: Background of the Problem, Statement of Purpose, Sources and Methods, and Report Organization.
Fully explain the “green” strategy you are proposing. (The word count for the introduction and body should be 1250-1750 words). The Discussion will have the following second-level headings:
Solution and Benefits: Identify your solution and discuss its benefits. Include a visual.
Cost: This section should include individual costs to the organization, but may also include any cost savings that may be realized. Include a table to help readers visualize what is presented in this section.
Conclusion and Recommendation: Review the issues that led to the proposed solution and clearly state the recommendation you want the reader to implement.
Conclude with a brief statement that expresses a positive sentiment or statement.
Include References page (at least six credible sources in APA format). Include appendices (if applicable).
Include two visuals: a figure that helps explain the recommended green strategy and a table under the Cost section that clearly represents the data being explained. Visual aids and their inclusion must adhere to the standards presented in Chapter 9 (specifically refer to Integrating Visuals with Text on page 244).
Use at least six credible researched sources appropriately and effectively.
Include proper documentation using APA style (in-text citations and References page); please check your work using Turnitin.
Be free of spelling, grammar, and punctuation errors.
A successful Formal Proposal will include the following:
The revised (as indicated by the professor in the Week 6 graded assignment) Introduction section and organization of the report.
The Introduction includes all four sections with fully developed original text appropriate for each section.
Evidence the writer fully grasps the purpose/goals of the proposal assignment, including selecting the appropriate organizational approach.
Body of proposal is properly formatted, with at least two heading levels.
Well-developed content that is written in the student’s own words (Introduction and Body of the report should be between 1250-1750 words. (The word count of the project does NOT include Title page, Letter of Transmittal, and References/Appendices).
Sufficient research material to support ideas.
Two visual aids (one figure and one table), properly placed, referenced, and cited.
Direct quotes and/or paraphrases of outside material that are properly integrated into the text and cited (in-text and end-of text) per APA guidelines.
A References page that lists at least six credible sources.
Proper use of formatting and style (e.g., bullets, headings, lists, etc.).
An awareness and proper use of all 10 writing conventions for professional writing (as appropriate) covered in Week 2.
Use of proper grammar, spelling, punctuation, and capitalization; written in third person.
