ENG 3326: Proposal Writing Instructor: Dr. Natalia MatveevaSchedule: Spring 2021Directions:All assignment descriptions are located in the Assignment Descriptions folder in Course Content.All PowerPoint presentations and additional reading materials (handouts, articles, etc.) are placed in the PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials folder in Course Content.Terminology:Study = read carefullyRead = read carefully and take notesScan = read most sectionsPost = submit a response in DiscussionsSubmit = submit an assignment through Submit Assignments Email = email me using Blackboard MailTask = complete an individual taskPPP = PowerPoint presentation  WeekDateActivities and tasks due by 11pm 1TueJan 17Course IntroductionWatch: Introductory video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eneAREPC910&feature=youtu.beRead: ·  3326_StartHere in Course Content·  3326_Syllabus in Course Content·  3326_Schedule in Course ContentPost: Self IntroductionPost: Questions about the syllabus or the schedule if you have anyEmail: A message saying that you have read and have understood the policiesThurJan 19Unit 1: Scholarship ApplicationRead:·  Ch1.Introduction to Proposals and Grants·  ‘Grant Writer’ by Elka Torpey: http://www.bls.gov/careeroutlook/2014/youre-a-what/grant-writer.htm·  ‘Be a Grant Writer and Start a Grant Writing Business’ by Jenny Fulbright: http://www.powerhomebiz.com/business-ideas/grant-writer-and-start-a-grant-writing-business.htmListen to: PPP: Introduction to Proposal Writing; Elements of a Successful Scholarship Application (PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Study: Assignment Description: Unit 1. Scholarship ApplicationTask: Search for scholarship opportunities on campus and online. Post: Questions about Unit 1 if you have any2TueJan 24Unit 1: Scholarship ApplicationRead: Ch2.Identifying Problems and Opportunities Listen to: PPP: Memos, Emails, and Letters. Common Problems in Student Writing (PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Review: Sample letters in Sample DocumentsSubmit: 1st draft of Unit 1 in AssignmentsNote: See the assignment description for details.Start working on your Learning Module 1.ThurJan 26Unit 1: Scholarship ApplicationRead: Ch3.Strategic Planning for Proposals and GrantsStudy:·  ‘Common Problems in Student Writing’ ·  ‘Commonly Misused Words’ (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Submit: 2nd draft of Unit 1 in AssignmentsNote: See the assignment description for details.Post: 2nd draft of Unit 1 in Discussions for peer reviewNote: See the assignment description for details.Submit: Quiz responses to Learning Module 1 in AssessmentsStart working on your Learning Module 2.3TueJan 31Unit 1: Scholarship ApplicationStudy: PPP: Conquering the Comma by OWL (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Post: Your peer review of one of the posted drafts in DiscussionsNote: See the assignment description for details.Submit: Quiz responses to Learning Module 2 in AssessmentsThurFeb 2Unit 2: Business and Research ProposalsSubmit: Unit 1 in AssignmentsRead: Ch4.Describing the Current SituationWatch: ‘General Overview & Searching for Opportunities’ (13 min) (https://www.fbo.gov/demos/vendor-training/); use Chrome if Explorer does not work. Study: Assignment Description: Unit 2. Business and Research ProposalsPost: Questions about Unit 2, if you have any4TueFeb 7Unit 2: Business and Research ProposalsRead:·  Ch5.Developing a Project Plan ·  Ch7. Introductions, Costs, and Benefits Scan: Sample proposals in Sample DocumentsStart working on your Learning Module 3.ThurFeb 9Unit 2: Business and Research ProposalsRead: ·  Ch8.Developing Budgets ·  3326_U2_AddReadings_LibraryInstruction(in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Submit: 1st draft of Unit 2 in AssignmentsNote: See the assignment description for details.5TueFeb 14Unit 2: Business and Research ProposalsRead: ·  Ch9.Writing With Style·  Ch10.Designing Proposals·  ‘Composing good paragraphs’ (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Submit: Quiz responses to Learning Module 3 in AssessmentsThurFeb 16Unit 2: Business and Research ProposalsRead: Ch6. Describing Qualifications Submit: 2nd draft of Unit 2 in AssignmentsNote: See the assignment description for details.Post: 2nd draft of Unit 2 in Discussions for peer reviewNote: See the assignment description for details. Start working on your Learning Module 4.6TueFeb 21Unit 2: Business and Research ProposalsTask:You will work with a real client to complete Units 3 and 4. Search for a potential client in your community. It can be any nonprofit organization, including religious institutions, schools, organizations that provide health and other services, and shelters. Contact the facility and offer your help in creating a funding database and a preproposal for them. The client has to agree to provide basic information about the organization. Read: Ch11. Using Graphics Post: Your peer review of one of the posted drafts in DiscussionsNote: See the assignment description for details.Submit: Quiz responses to Learning Module 4 in AssessmentsThurFeb 23Unit 3: Project for a Real Client: Funding Sources on the WebSubmit: Unit 2 in AssignmentsRead: Ch12. The Final Touches Read: ‘Grants 101’ : http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/learn-grants/grants-101.htmlStudy: Assignment Description: Unit 3. Funding Database (NOTE: Start your research right away!!!)Scan:Sample RFPs in Sample DocumentsPost: Questions about Unit 3, if you have any7TueFeb 28Unit 3: Project for a Real Client: Funding Sources on the WebPost: Client Information Form in Discussions (The form is located in the assignment description for U3).Read: ‘Ch4. Finding Funding Sources Using Library Resources’ from Grant Seeking in an Electronic Age (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Watch:·  ‘Searching for Funding Opportunities on Grants.gov’ by Grants.gov (2 min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?annotation_id=annotation_2159985187&feature=iv&src_vid=7IMdpggrAV8&v=tpm4-tD0p2k·  ‘What’s in a Grant Opportunity on Grants.gov?’ by Grants.gov (2 min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7cEs3_zTRE&index=5&list=PLNSNGxQE7NWlPcYxVJsglJbRc6cPcfC8X·  ‘Applying with Workspace on Grants.gov’ by Grants.gov (2 min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3399wgVpPks&index=6&list=PLNSNGxQE7NWlPcYxVJsglJbRc6cPcfC8X·  ‘Submitting the Application Package on Grants.gov’ by Grants.gov (2 min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J79kmpkLHtwRead: ‘Grant Eligibility’ : http://www.grants.gov/web/grants/learn-grants/grant-eligibility.htmlStudy: ‘How to Find Sponsors’ (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)ThurMar 2Unit 3: Project for a Real Client: Funding Sources on the WebRead: ‘Ch5. Finding Funding Sources on the Web’ from Grant Seeking in an Electronic Age (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Post: A weekly update in Discussions (what you have done so far and what you still need to do).8TueMar 7 Unit 3: Project for a Real Client: Funding Sources on the WebSubmit: 1st draft of Unit 3 in AssignmentsNote: See the assignment description for details.Watch: ·  ‘Intro to Finding Grants’ by Foundation Center (30 min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X_3r_CjeMn4·  ‘Introducing the New & Improved Foundation Grants to Individuals Online’ by Foundation Center (3 min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CTueYeGruKk·  ‘How do I search the nine Foundation Directory Online Professional databases?’ by Santa MonicaPL (6 min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdeh2rbG5w8·  ‘Using the Foundation Center Directory Online’ by ONEplaceatKPL (11min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=62t8QL6xvx4ThurMar 9Unit 3: Project for a Real Client: Funding Sources on the WebRead: Dustin, Ch1. (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Listen to: PPP: What Is a Non-profit Organization? (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Post: A weekly update in Discussions (what you have done so far and what you still need to do).Spring Break: Mar 13 – Mar 19, 202110TueMar 21Unit 3: Project for a Real Client: Funding Sources on the WebStart working on your Learning Module 5.Submit: 2nd draft of Unit 3 in AssignmentsNote: See the assignment description for details.Post: 2nd draft of Unit 3 in Discussions for peer reviewNote: See the assignment description for details. ThurMar 23Unit 3: Project for a Real Client: Funding Sources on the WebPost: Your peer review of one of the posted drafts in Discussions.Note: See the assignment description for details.Submit: Quiz responses to Learning Module 5 in AssessmentsPost: A weekly update in Discussions (what you have done so far and what you still need to do).11TueMar 28Unit 4: Project for a Real Client: Basic Grant ProposalsSubmit: Unit 3 in AssignmentsWatch: ‘Grant Writing 101: It’s Not Rocket Surgery’ by VCU RRTC (25 min)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hFBRgiyTt7ERead: ‘Ch6. Writing the Letter of Intent and Preproposal’ from Grant Seeking in an Electronic Age (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Study: Assignment Description: Unit 4. Basic Grant ProposalsStudy:Sample grant proposals in Sample DocumentsPost: Questions about Unit 4, if you have anyThurMar 30Unit 4: Project for a Real Client: Basic Grant ProposalsRead: ·  ‘How to Find Stats’ (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)·  ‘An Overview of the grantseeking process’ by O€™Neal-McElrath (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Watch: ‘Introduction to Proposal Writing’ by Foundation Center (27 min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F1NhEhovepAWatch: ‘How to Search for Statistical Data’ : a sample search for statistical data: how to find stats on HIV in Houston (; in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials). NOTE: The video is a bit dated, but still useful.Post: A weekly update in Discussions (what you have done so far and what you still need to do).12TueApr 4Unit 4: Project for a Real Client: Basic Grant ProposalsListen to: PPP: Budgets in Grant Proposals Read:·  ‘Grant Writing Toolkit: The Needs Statement’ by Tara Gohr, Erin Hielkema, Aly Sanchez(in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)·  ‘Step1: Developing the Proposal Idea’ by O€™Neal-McElrath (in PPPs and Supplemental Reading Materials)Task: Search for relevant statistical data to be use in your need statement.ThurApr 6Unit 4: Project for a Real Client: Basic Grant ProposalsWatch: ‘Grant Writing: Developing & Submitting a Killer Nonprofit Grant Proposal’ by Charity NetUSA (50 min):https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VkV57VOjZQSubmit: 1st draft of Unit 4 in AssignmentsNote: See the assignment description for details.Start working on your Learning Module 6.Post: A weekly update in Discussions (relevant statistical data and sources for the need statement). 13TueApr 11Unit 4: Project for a Real Client: Basic Grant ProposalsRead:·  “Top 10 reasons Why Proposals Fail”; ·  “20 Reasons Why Proposals Aren’t Funded”; ·  “Plain English, Plain Sense”Task: Continue working on Unit 4.ThurApr 13Unit 4: Project for a Real Client: Basic Grant ProposalsSubmit: 2nd draft of Unit 4 in Assignments and in DiscussionsNote: See the assignment description for details.Post: 2nd draft of Unit 4 in Discussions for peer reviewNote: See the assignment description for details. Post: A weekly update in Discussions (what you have done so far and what you still need to do).Submit: Quiz responses to Learning Module 6 in Assessments14TueApr 18Unit 4: Project for a Real Client: Basic Grant ProposalsTask: Continue working on Unit 4.Post: Your peer review of one of the posted drafts in Discussions.Note: See the assignment description for details.ThurApr 20Unit 4: Project for a Real Client: Basic Grant ProposalsTask: Continue working on Unit 4.Post: A weekly update in Discussions (what you have done so far and what you still need to do).15TueApr 25Unit 4: Project for a Real Client: Basic Grant ProposalsTask: Continue working on Unit 4.Task: Submit external course evaluations.ThurApr 27Submit: Unit 4 in AssignmentsTask: Send an email with your reflective statement. See the assignment description for U4 for details.