your Formal 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 the Dropbox/Turnitin.com.
•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.
Book for the course:
Business Communication Today
TWELFTH EDITION
Courtland L. Bovée
professor of business communication c. allen paul distinguished chair grossmont college
Go Green Outline: Please follow
I. Introduction
A. Background of the Problem
In the past decade, environmental degradation has increased and this has exerted great pressure on the ecosystems around us. Global warming is increasing as greenhouse gases continue to be released into the atmosphere. Human activities have been behind such degradation. As a result, solving the problem is important since it may crate sustainability of the future generations.
B. Statement of Purpose
The sole purpose of this proposal will be to analyze a strategy that may be adopted by the organization towards environmental protection. These strategies are broad and diverse. Taking the initiative to protect the environment should be a goal that all organizations should struggle to implement.
C. Sources and Methods
In the research proposal, there are several types of sources that I applied in discussing the strategy that can be used to go green. I consulted different online sources such as websites that discuss the importance of environmental protection. Most of these sites offer the timeline for pollution across the globe and also offer details about the increase in global temperatures in the last three decades.
D. Report Organization
In the research proposal, materials will be organization in three major categories. These categories include the benefits of the strategy, the cost associated with the strategy and the conclusion offering recommendations that organizations and homes may apply in the strategy.
II. Discussion
A. Solution and Benefits
The solution includes the use of solar energy to power the buildings within the organization. Some of the benefits include low maintenance, reduction in electricity bills, environmental friendly, and renewability of the energy source (Armentrout, 2012).
B. Costs
The strategy may involve some costs including installation of solar panels, wiring within the building, labor costs, and maintenance costs for the solar panels.
C. Conclusion and Recommendation
Solar energy unlike many sources of energy that are used today is renewable. Renewability of the energy source is an indication that it could power the buildings infinitely. It is also environmental friendly and would reduce the degradation that has been witnessed in the last three decades.
Reference
Armentrout, P. (2012). Solar energy. Vero Beach, Fla: Rourke Pub. |
