Free-for-All Proposal Instructions
A proposal is a request to do something.The purpose of any proposal is to sell. Your goal will be to sell me on your idea for earning the points available in the Free-for-All assignment.Thus, you’ll want to be sure that I understand the topic, the scope, the strengths, the opportunities for learning, the connection to our study of literature, and the importance of your chosen method for meeting this assignment.You want to convince me that I’d be crazy not to approve of your approach to this opportunity to earn 50 points.Additionally, you’ll want to give me a tentative schedule which you plan to follow to accomplish this assignment.The proposal should be typed, double-spaced, and more than one page (i.e. fully explain your ideas).Be as detailed as possible.
Realize that as you move through the various stages in preparation for this assignment, you will want to make changes in your proposed plans.Major adjustments should be discussed with me.You will mention any changes in the progress report.Your proposal should have the following sections:
Introduction: The introduction should remind me of any discussion we have had about your plans, offer a brief summary of your plans, including whether you will work alone or with others; and outline the scope of your plans.A group should submit one proposal, but it should be clear that everyone has contributed to it, proofread it, and approved it.
Body: The body should include the following information:
1.Explanation of reasons why I should approve your proposal (consider mentioning, among other things, what you, your classmates, or I might learn from your Free-for-All;
2.Discussion of the special benefits of your approach;
3.Explanation of how your Free-for-All relates to the period and scope of our course;
4.A list of sources you may be consulting as you prepare the assignment, in MLA format;
5.A timetable with due dates for completing the assignment.
6.An explanation, if you are working with others, of how you as a group will accomplish your goals (Will you meet outside of class?Can everyone participate equally? Has a group leader been selected to keep the assignment on track?What job has each person in the group been assigned? Has the group traded phone numbers and/or email addresses?)
7.Suggestions for what aspects of the assignment you would like me to focus on when I evaluate the completed Free-for-All assignment.
Conclusion: the conclusion should express your appreciation for the opportunity to complete this Free-for-All assignment and the confidence you have that you will do a great job.Assure me that you be able to meet the deadlines you have proposed and that you are willing to provide me with additional information I might need to make the decision to approve your Free-for-All assignment.
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