Proposal Summary

The proposal summary is a three- or four-paragraph general description of what's contained in the proposal. It is typically read by managers or other people who may not have time to read your entire proposal. This document should present a broad understanding of the

background and purpose for the proposal, including the needs that the proposal will address;
research that you have already conducted on this subject;
a clear articulation of what you are proposing;
an abbreviated version of the project schedule and description of the final product.

It is important to know who will most likely be reading the proposal summary, so that you can provide the level of information that your reader needs. In considering what to include in the summary, consider which ideas and facts are most important for conveying the significance that this proposal has for the organization, and what kind of information the reader will need to know in order to recommend whether to approve your proposal.

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