Subject: *This class is called writting in Organizations*
You will write a brief formal proposal document that is based on the
scenario provided to you in the Ametros platform regarding the lack of
gender diversity and inclusion in Monarchy Technology’s development
team. In your proposal you must describe at least one of your ideas to
address the hiring of more women and/or creating a more inclusive
environment for female employees.
This issue of gender diversity and inclusion is complex, so no one
idea, or even several, will completely solve this problem. However, your
proposal should offer an idea or two to make a meaningful contribution
to begin to address the specific situation at Monarchy Technology.
Consider both sides but find ways to persuade your audience that your
proposed solution is the best for this situation.
External research is not required. Use any quotations sparingly as the bulk of your work should be in your own words.
Assignment Structure
Your report must include (in the following order):
- Title page: Include a descriptive, unique title and your name and job title.
- Executive Summary: Use 3–5 sentences to present a high-level, action-oriented summary of the problem.
- Introduction: Briefly provide background
information on the problem (see Marie’s email in the Ametros’ platform).
This should be no more than 2–3 paragraphs of 3–4 sentences each. - Proposed Solution: This should comprise the bulk of
your work. Begin by clearly stating your proposed solution in 1–2
sentences. Then, in several paragraphs, provide details on your idea and
its plan for implementation. Discuss the benefits prominently. Organize
your ideas into sections with applicable subheadings. - Ethics: In one paragraph of 2–3 sentences,
anticipate any human or environmental impacts your proposed solution
will create within the company, for Monarchy’s clients or partners, or
society at large during implementation and afterwards once successfully
implemented. - Conclusion: In one paragraph of no more than 2–4
sentences, conclude your proposal on a positive note by restating how
your proposed solution has direct and indirect benefits for Monarchy. - References (optional): Only include this section if
you used any sources of ideas, words, or images. If so, list them here
in correct APA style.
Use the words in bold above as section headings in your document. You can have additional subheadings if appropriate.
As ADMN 233 is a writing course, you will be primarily graded on your
writing skills (see grading criteria below) and not the originality or
quality of your proposed solution.
Personal Reflection Section
After your report, include a section with the heading “Personal
Reflection.” In 4–6 sentences, write a personal reflection on your
professional experience with proposals, formal or informal, and what you
have learned from writing these that you have applied to this proposal.
(If you do not have professional experience with proposals, you may
include your prior experience with proposals personally or in other
courses or educational settings). Also discuss what you have learned
from the course material on proposal writing that you can apply to your
profession or future career.
Required Length
Your assignment should be between 800 and 1100 words. The word count does not include the title page or references, but it does include the personal reflection section.
Presentation and Formatting
In professional communications, the appearance of documents is almost
as important as their content. For this assignment, you are required to
use a professional looking template based either from those provided by
Microsoft Word or Google Docs or by creating your own template design.
Use techniques covered in this course to present your writing
effectively (e.g., bolding, headings, whitespace, bulleted lists,
colour, page numbers, etc.).
Use the following formatting specifications for your assignment document:
- page size of “letter”
- 1.5 line spacing
- margins of 2.5 cm (1 inch) on all sides
- standard font (e.g., Arial, Times or similar)
- font size of 10–12
- left alignment of text
Writing Quality
The main purpose of this assignment is for students to demonstrate
their professional writing skills and knowledge of the style and
conventions of business proposals. Nonetheless, your proposed solution
must make sense within the context of the given scenario at Monarchy
Technology and represent a plausible idea. External research is not
required, but if you do use the ideas, words, or images of anyone else
then be sure to cite them using APA style.
Be sure your points flow logically, clearly, and in a well-organized
fashion (main points and subtopics should be immediately apparent).
Professional writing techniques, such as clarity and brevity, are
crucial. Correct spelling, punctuation, grammar, and paragraphing are
also essential.
All words must be completely your own. You may NOT
use the wording from these assignment instructions, the Ametros
platform, or any other source without properly quoting and citing your
source. Review tips on avoiding plagiarism and how to paraphrase
properly on the Write Site.
If you are quoting from the simulation platform, use the following APA style:
Ametros Learning. (2021). Communication for business [Computer software]. https://student.ametroslearning.com/