The proposal shou

ld include the following elements:

A request for approval of the topic.

An introduction to the topic, with some background information and a discussion of why the topic interests you.

A tentative outline, including the subtopics $($and possibly sub$-$subtopics$)$ you want to discuss.

A summary of your research so far, including the sources you have found and the research they cover.

Your schedule$/$work plan for completing the report, with a list of the stages you will go through and completion deadlines for each date.

An outline of any additional support or resources you will need $($from your instructor, fellow students, NAIT or elsewhere$),$ with an action plan for how you will access them.

Proposal Format

Your report should be written as a formal$/$business$-$like request for approval of your topic. $($Keep in mind that proposals are often shown to third parties $-$ this should be in a format that I could take to a meeting or show to my boss to let colleagues know what my team is working on$).$

Start with "Dear Mr$./$Ms$./$Dr $*****$:$"$ hit enter, and continue your paragraphs from there. Do not indent your paragraphs, but do leave a space between them. End the letter with a friendly close $($something about how you are looking forward to working on the project, or thanking your instructor in advance for their feedback and support$),$ and sign off with "Sincerely," or "Regards," with your name on the line below.

Dear Dr$.$ Shu $($or whatever your instructor's name is$)$:

Body of letter