The curriculum for this 2-week workshop on educational research development and evaluation is designed to increase participants' skills in project development and proposal writing and increase their knowledge of research and evaluation methods. Geared toward adult professionals who are skilled and motivated, the curriculum helps participants to…

The degree to which perceptions and attitudes about the proposal development and funding process can be assessed was studied. The study tried to determine if educational researchers had different perceptions of proposal writing, based upon the degree of experience in proposal development and peer review activities, as well as the sex of the…

Prepared as a guide to assist business educators in meeting the need for data processing education, this handbook presents guidelines for incorporating data processing into existing business education classes in Wisconsin high schools and developing separate courses. Introductory materials include statements of goals and objectives, definitions of…

Designed to assist persons at the local level in submitting an application for funds under the Migrant Education Program, this guide includes those items in which applicants may need direction in preparing the application and those which have been changed from previous years. After discussing the program's purpose, requirements and limitations,…

Guidelines and standards are presented for use in writing proposals to establish Area Continuing Education Councils, each of which will be responsible for planning and coordinating good continuing education programs for a broad section of the library, media, and information community in its geographic area of Pennsylvania. Topics covered include…

A systematic procedure for the development of proposals for funding under Title III, ESEA, originating from the needs of one elementary school, was developed by the author. The procedure was designed to involve community members and the school staff in the appraisal of funding opportunities, the development of topics and objectives, the…

Diminishing resources have sent colleges and universities searching for innovative ways to increase external funding. Proposal development workshops to increase the number of individuals competent to submit competitive proposals were offered at the University of Oklahoma. Experiences in developing a model program are described. (Author/MLW)

This booklet provides basic information and guidelines to rural New York school districts competing for grants or other competitive funding. Section 1 examines new realities in the education landscape: the demand for higher academic standards, requirements for increased accountability, the call for systemic change, the need to integrate and align…

Outlines the steps a motivated educator can pursue to obtain a grant. Covers forming a preliminary plan of attack, researching funding sources and qualifications, identifying major sources of grant money, determining the project, forming a nonprofit corporation, publicity, and writing the proposal. (CM)

Rural Australian health services have great difficulty completing complex competitive submissions for health funding. A collaborative, capacity building approach between a local university and six rural communities in Victoria proved effective in enabling the communities to research their own needs; consult with stakeholders; and develop a…

When a college contracts for a product or service, the request for proposal (RFP) may be an appropriate tool. It must clearly define what is needed for fair evaluation. A rating or weighting system for costs and benefits is useful for isolating and quantifying important elements of the decision-making process. (MSE)

Explains a team approach to writing grants that was developed at the Southern University (Louisiana) library to meet their need for updated technology. Discusses the need for outside funding sources for academic libraries; team responsibilities; the library director's role; and the role of the Internet as a source of information. (Contains 2…

Suggesting that the need for creative thinking, creative problem solving, and creative presentations binds the components of the field of communication (journalism, advertising, and public relations), this book presents a guide to proposal thinking and proposal writing for anyone in the field of communication. The book helps readers evaluate,…

With today's high cost of establishing and operating industrial technology programs and shrinking educational funding budgets, external funding agencies are a realistic source of needed income. The prospective grant writer must keep in mind that each source of funding has a need to invest money entrusted to it in ways that reflect the goals of the…

This guide discusses the kinds of documents that college faculty are often asked to write, each with a specific format and containing certain kinds of information. The guide examines some of the more important kinds of memos, letters, reports, and proposals; offers many suggestions about writing them effectively; and describes the formats for each…