The __________ proposal seeks money from a government agency, foundation, or other funding source for a specified project.
RFP is the short form of __________ for a Proposal. It outlines the proposal requirements and represents the first stage of creating a proposal, that is, analyzing the RFP.
The __________ proposal asks for approval to begin a study or an investigation.
It is necessary to ask someone to test the accuracy of the instructions and clarity of the steps.
The best policy to deal with potential dangers in writing instructions is to state disclaimers clearly.
“Caution” is used to alert readers about serious injury or serious damage to equipment.
Put safety information wherever you think the reader is likely to see it; sometimes a reasonable amount of repetition is effective.
Compound-complex sentences can keep readers focused on one step at a time, while short words, short sentences, and short paragraphs may create confusion.
Instructions spell out the steps required for completing a task or a series of tasks.
If the instructions are for the technicians, plain language and a glossary for specialized terms are really necessary.
Leaving out some articles, some pronouns and some verbs can make the instructions short and brief, but somewhat difficult for readers to understand.
A title page must consist of the topic, contact information, warranties and a graphic.
Compared with numbers, bullet points and letters are better choices for helping readers locate steps.
Positive words, such as “Thank you” and “pleasure” may help achieve positive customer contact.
The imperative mood is often used in writing instructions, because it is more direct and economical.