A project proposal is a document that is written for problem solving, service provision, event planning, or equipment selling. Generally, proposals are used to convince the reader to do what the proposal suggests, such as buying goods or services, funding a project, or implementing a program. Proposals in the professional world are used for internal (within an organization) and external (from one organization to another) purposes. They are ways of generating income for companies or seeking funding for projects. This is provided to the sponsor of the project for approval. A proposal stands out depending on its ability to clearly answer questions about what is being proposed, how the plan will be carried out, when it will be implemented, and how much money will be needed or spent. In other words, they are persuasive documents that need to do the following: highlight reader benefits, prove your credibility in carrying out the project, and allow the reader to respond easily. As a student, you have been familiarized with writing proposals - maybe even without you knowing it. Whenever you envision, plan, and complete a project for your science class or your club outreach, you are thinking about fulfilling a need for something. This process may involve writing a paper or doing a presentation in front of an audience to get their approval. While proposal writing may seem like an intimidating task, they can be made easier by following the guidelines in writing and familiarizing yourself with the parts of a project proposal. (Projectmanager 2018) Guidelines in Writing the Proposal 1. Gathering the Data. One of the characteristics of an effective proposal is being well-researched. It needs concreted data to back up its claims so it can become more credible. You can gather data from primary and secondary sources, and apply the strategies that you learned in writing a research paper in the previous lessons. 2. Organizing the Data. A proposal becomes more effective if the information on it is clearly organized. You can use the parts of the proposal to guide you in your organization, or use an outline to structure your discussion more effectively. 3. Writing the Proposal. Fill out the parts of the proposal with the relevant data. 4. Revising the Proposal. Make sure to review your proposal for accuracy and organization before you send it out. A good proposal will be comprehensive and put your organization in the best light. (Tiongson and Rodriguez 2016)