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Tip #234: Writing a persuasive proposal.

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Tip #234:  Here are tips for writing a persuasive proposal:

• State your conclusion.  Make sure you include the interests of those who are "buying" your ideas
  

• Support your proposal by presenting your evidence in quantifiable terms; discuss why it is important to implement now; provide information about how to measure the results
  

• Provide a cost analysis and implementation plans Address any possible objections
  

• Restate your major conclusion in a sentence or two.

Correct the following word usage:

1. He (sited, cited) new sales figures.

2. The new building (sight, site) is in Chicago.

3. The skyline was a beautiful (cite, site, sight).

4. Values are (principals, principles) that guide our lives.

5. 5His (principle, principal) goal is quality.

6. Voice your (descent, dissent) at the meeting.

7. Older employees often (counsel, council, consul) younger workers.

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