University of Maryland Working for Enterprise Management Training Memorandum

Read here first: The purpose can be anything that fits with the instructions, like the example with buying a car and then just make it fit with whatever the purpose is, if you have any questions do not hesitate to ask.

The proposal is a kind of an outline for your final report. With the proposal, you are setting up a design for your final report. The final report topics are the business problem/opportunity, the career report, the consumer report or the business briefing.The proposal is about one or two pages or so long.You need to design a document that is pleasing to look at. Like the resume, lots of designs are available. The proposal should be a memo report, with the appropriate memo headings.The following headings should appear in your report.

MEMO

TO:

FROM:

DATE:

SUB:

AUTHORIZATION

Who gave you the authority to do this report?

PROPOSED TITLE

The title should be long and explanatory.

PROBLEM/OPPORTUNITY

In two paragraphs describe the situation you will be dealing with. (e.g. if you are buying a car, the problem would be your current situation.) In the first paragraph, describe the current situation. In the second paragraph, describe the outcome you hope to achieve.

PURPOSE

The purpose is one sentence that tells the point of your report.

SCOPE

The scope is one sentence that tells the key parts of your report. It tells the reader the key points that you will focus on.

LIMITATIONS

The Limitations section is one sentence mentioning any factors which limit your ability to perform strong research.

METHODS OF RESEARCH

A. Interview (who and when)

B. Internet(specific sites)

C. Library(others?)

SCHEDULE

Put your schedule of events to complete the paper in a chart. List all key dates and actions. List all due dates for parts of the paper. (See the syllabus for due dates.)

BUDGET

How much will it cost to perform the research? If the cost is not significant, just write NA.

COMMENTS

The comments section is one sentence that states any questions or comments you might have about the project.

APPENDIX A: INTERVIEW QUESTIONS

Write five questions you would ask the person that you are interviewing as a resource. (This is meant to be a beginning list, not a final list.)

APPENDIX B: WEBSITE DESCRIPTIONS

Write a one-sentence description of the websites you mentioned in the methods of research section if they are not widely recognizable.