Proposal

Below you will find the different sections in a proposal. This is just a sample for your reference - for use at your discretion. You may include/exclude sections where appropriate.

Sections
Prefatory Section
Proposal
Appended Section

Letter of Transmittal

Prefatory Section
Title page
Copy of Rfp
Letter of Transmittal (A letter that accompanies that report, but placed here for submission purpose)
Table of contents
List of illustrations
Personal Statements
Executive summary

Proposal
Introduction (Background)

• Problem statement
• Purpose statement

Body

• Proposed approach/solution
• Work plan (Technical section)
• Management section*
• Schedule*
• Cost estimate*
• Benefits
• Evaluation
• Methods/Procedure

* Where applicable/necessary

Conclusion

• Summary

Appended Section
Appendices (Appendix A, Appendix B and so on...)

• Survey Questionnaire
• Results from Survey
• Interview Questions
• Interview Transcripts
• Supporting documents
• Illustrations

Sources and References

• APA (American Psychological Association)