Even though the proposal section is only one part of the final paper it is essential because it provides the blueprint for the rest of the document. When you assemble your proposal it should be constructed with the following components:

1. What you are proposing to write about

2. Your background and how it has led you to pursue this type of career

3. The specific elements of the career you will focus on in the body of the paper (e.g., salary, job requirements, physical labor, and other characteristics of the job.)

4. The benefits of having the career you are pursuing

5. Anything you hope to learn more about through the research you will conduct in order to write the body of the paper

Remember that the proposal is essentially written as a preview for reader to see where you are going to take the document. I urge you to spend time in this section clearly articulating the salient points that you will elaborate on in the body of the document.

Your proposal should reflect the knowledge you have gained about writing proposals during the course (see the information we covered in Week 7). You may find it useful to review the discussion thread that directly addressed this issue. There is a great deal of information in the text about writing proposals so avail yourself of that resource as well.