Informal Proposals-Proposal to address wireless network security issues

Technical Writing

Week #3 Assignment

Informal Proposals

This week’s assignment focuses on informal proposals. There are three parts to the assignment:

1.    Outline a proposal following the outline format presented in Chapter 6 of the textbook.

2.    Write an introduction for your proposal.

3.    Research:  Finding sources that are relevant to your proposal.

Part I.  Write Outline For a proposal

Using the Outline Format for an Informal Proposal (Chapter 6), outline a proposal.  You may choose your own engineering or information technology topic.  However, you may also choose from the topics listed below.  The topics are general; you will need to narrow and focus your proposal idea. Research may be required.

·         A proposal to address network or computer security issues (firewall, malware, anti-virus

·         A proposal to upgrade an existing application or install a new application

·         A proposal for a Web-based training system (implementing a new platform or upgrading existing platform)

·         A proposal to build some type of flying craft (e.g. drone, quadcopter)

·         A proposal to build some type of robotic device.

·         A proposal to automate a system

·         Information Technology and Management projects at Illinois Institute of Technology

·         Engineering projects from Calvin University

Part II: Write the introduction to your proposal.

This proposal is an informal proposal and it is a solicited proposal.  Your audience is receptive to your proposal.

Your introduction should clearly state the:

·         Purpose

·         Background (why you are proposing the idea)

·         Scope of the proposal

Be sure to identify your audience – is it a Professor (academic audience), someone in an organization (professional audience)?  Your introduction should clearly state the Purpose, Background (why are you proposing this idea), and Scope of the proposal.

Part III:  Research

Find three sources that provide information on the costs and/or time involved in implementing your proposal.  The Internet or the EBSCO on line library system may be used to find source.  Use the attached Proposal Time & Cost Source Sheet to enter the source information.

1.    Summarize the content of the sources (2-3 sentences)

2.    State why they are relevant to your proposal.

Format Requirements:

1.    One-inch (1”) margins

2.    Double-spaced

3.    Submit two documents:

·         Proposal Outline and Introduction

·         Proposal Time & Cost Source Sheet

Assignment checklist:

·         Part I and Part II: Check content of your outline and introduction against the content elements listed in the textbook.

·         Part III:  Check to see that your URLs are accurate and that the sources can be accessed before submitting your work.

·         Proofread and spell check your work