Project Proposal BS Software Engineering (2)
Project Proposal BS Software Engineering (2)
Project Proposal
Writing Guidelines
Project Proposal Writing Guideline
Important note about writing a proposal: Proposals are informative and persuasive writing because
they attempt to educate the reader and to convince the reader the importance of the project to be
conducted. The goal of the writer is to make the reader believe that the provided solution is practical
and appropriate. In persuasive proposal writing, the case is built by demonstration of logic and reason
in the approach taken in the solution. The effectiveness of your proposal will depend on your ability to
explain the nature, context, and scope of your project.
All proposals should have all of the following sections, it is recommended that you must follow the
listed order, it ensures logical flow to your writing. It is also recommended that all proposals use
headers for each section. When writing your proposal, take care to explain your rationale and justify
your choice by applying in text citation and any major alternatives you are discarding.
Abstract
Background and Introduction of sponsor/client and problem statement(s)
Project Rationale
Aims and objectives
Proposed Methodology
Proposed Solution and Anticipated results
References (Optional)
Take care to explain and justify your choices and to use references where appropriate to demonstrate
that you are taking a scientific approach. Keep in mind that your justifications are as important as
what you propose and that you will be judged on your demonstrated understanding of the issues and
ability to design an appropriate project.
Template for the Project Proposal
<Title of Project>
Project Proposal
1. Abstract
<Provide a brief summary of the project and the main points>
3. Project Rationale
<Describe the purpose motivation or relevance of the project. Describes why the problem is
important. You must convey why you want to take this project and what you hoped to learn from
your research.>
5. Proposed Methodology
<This section provides insight on what methodology you will employ in the development of the
envisioned system. It is the systematic, theoretical analysis of the methods applied to your of
study. It can comprise of step-by-step procedures, flowcharts, block diagrams or algorithms of the
proposed system.>
7. References (Optional)
<You must use references (APA style) when appropriate to justify your study>