1. Composition I: ENG 160 / Business FIG
Essay #3
Formal Business Proposal
(Linked to Essay #4 Project--Commercial)*
Length: Word count will vary, but your formal proposal should contain all the parts listed on pp.
37-45 in our textbook and be very similar in length. These parts of a formal proposal include:
Cover/Title Page
Letter/Memo of Transmittal
Table of Contents
List of Illustrations (optional; but you should include some illustrations)
Executive Summary
Introduction
Discussion Sections
Conclusion
Appendices (optional)
In-text citations and a works cited page indicating where you have found outside sources
such as statistics, graphs, etc.
Place your formal proposal in a binder. Save all pages in ONE FILE and upload to
Blackboard where indicated.
Chose one of the following scenarios:
1. Scenario One: Starting a Small Business in a Town/Neighborhood that Lacks a Particular Service or
Product
Apply for a NY State small business loan or grant (or to another group that offers small business grants) to
start a new business in __________ (choose a location carefully). Make the case that your service or
product is needed in the region.
The Town of New Paltz
Your neighborhood or small town (narrow down beyond categories such as “New York City” or
“Long Island”)
2. Scenario Two: Community Related Note: Be sure--whichever scenario you choose--to address
your proposal to a specific (real) person or group. Do some
(Community Related--see p. 50 in our textbook) research about to whom you would address the proposal
and include name(s) and an actual address.
3. Scenario Three: School Related
(School Related--see p. 50 in our textbook)