Apples to Oranges

Similarities & differences between Technical Writing & Proposal Writing

Apples to Oranges Definitions Similarities Differences Putting both in your basket Conclusion Questions & Answers

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Definitions Technical writing

Communicates technical concepts to educates the reader

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Definitions Proposal writing

Communicates a solution to a problem or a course of action in response to a need

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Similarities Conveys information Formal & structured Communicates & instructs Clear purpose/objective

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Similarities Requires clear understanding of document’s

purpose Gather information from other sources Requires clear concise writing Graphics communicate concepts

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Differences

Technical Writing Proposal Writing

Describes work that has been completed

Describes work that will be completed

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Differences

Technical Writing Proposal Writing

Describes work or task to be performed by an individual

Describes a set of tasks or actions performed by a group

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Differences

Technical Writing Proposal Writing

Descriptive What & how

Persuasive Why & how

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Differences

Technical Writing Proposal Writing

Single focus Linear

Multiple focus Multiple components

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Differences

Technical Writing Proposal Writing

Technical writer works solo or leads team

Technical writer is part of team assigned to specific components

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Differences

Technical Writing Proposal Writing

Consistent structure Consistent format but varying structure

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Differences

Technical Writing Proposal Writing

Chapter Module Module Steps List

Section Title Themes (message) Requirements Graphics needed Outline

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Putting Both in Your Basket Information on proposal writing

Association of Proposal Management Professionals www.apmp.org

Proposal Guys (www.theproposalguys.com) Capture Planning (www.captureplanning.com)

References Shipley Proposal Guide Tom Sant

Persuasive Business Proposals Andy Bounds

The Jelly Effect: How to Make Your Communication Stick

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Conclusion Good writing is good writing Technical writing critical part of a good

proposal Opens career opportunities

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Apples to Oranges Questions?

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