Southern New Hampshire Identifying a Unique Value Discussion 4-1 Discussion: Identifying a Unique Value Review the requests for proposals (RFP) list in th

Southern New Hampshire Identifying a Unique Value Discussion 4-1 Discussion: Identifying a Unique Value

Review the requests for proposals (RFP) list in the Reading and Resources and identify a unique value that an individual or business might present in a proposal responding to the request.

Read and respond to the response posted by your collaborator. Do you agree that this “value-added” quality would improve his or her chances of being selected to complete the project?

Reading and Resources

Textbook: Technical Communication, Chapter 16
Note that much of the material in Markel focuses on an internal proposal rather than a research, goods, or services proposal. What can you take from Markel that will be useful in your work on the final project, a technical proposal?

Documents: Collection of RFPs
Read this collection of requests for proposals (RFPs) from funding agencies. There is a short and long version of each RFP.

These show the form of RFPs as well as the variety of requirements and level of detail. They also reveal a range of “readability,” from fairly accessible to difficult to engage and track.

English Curriculum RFP
Gulf Synthesis RFP
Loan Servicing Solution RFP
Marine Habitat RFP
Oyster Habitat RFP
Telephone Upgrade RFP

English Curriculum RFP-Short Version
Gulf Synthesis RFP-Short Version
Loan Servicing Solution RFP-Short Version
Oyster Habitat RFP-Short Version
Skilled Nursing RFP-Short Version
Telephone Upgrade RFP-Short Version

Website: The Basics of Grant Writing
Here is a web resource for those who want additional information on proposal writing, from the designers of this course. Undergraduate Discussion Rubric
Overview
Your active participation in the discussions is essential to your overall success this term. Discussion questions will help you make meaningful connections
between the course content and the larger concepts of the course. These discussions give you a chance to express your own thoughts, ask questions, and gain
insight from your peers and instructor.
Directions
For each discussion, you must create one initial post and follow up with at least two response posts.
For your initial post, do the following:
 Write a post of 1 to 2 paragraphs.
 In Module One, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
 In Modules Two through Eight, complete your initial post by Thursday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
 Consider content from other parts of the course where appropriate. Use proper citation methods for your discipline when referencing scholarly or
popular sources.
For your response posts, do the following:
 Reply to at least two classmates outside of your own initial post thread.
 In Module One, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. Eastern.
 In Modules Two through Eight, complete your two response posts by Sunday at 11:59 p.m. of your local time zone.
 Demonstrate more depth and thought than saying things like “I agree” or “You are wrong.” Guidance is provided for you in the discussion prompt.
Rubric
Critical Elements
Comprehension
Timeliness
Engagement
Exemplary
Develops an initial post with an
organized, clear point of view or
idea using rich and significant detail
(100%)
N/A
Provides relevant and meaningful
response posts with clarifying
explanation and detail (100%)
Proficient
Develops an initial post with a
point of view or idea using
adequate organization and
detail (85%)
Submits initial post on time
(100%)
Provides relevant response
posts with some explanation
and detail (85%)
Needs Improvement
Develops an initial post with a
point of view or idea but with
some gaps in organization and
detail (55%)
Submits initial post one day late
(55%)
Provides somewhat relevant
response posts with some
explanation and detail (55%)
Not Evident
Does not develop an initial post
with an organized point of view
or idea (0%)
Value
40
Submits initial post two or more
days late (0%)
Provides response posts that
are generic with little
explanation or detail (0%)
10
30
Critical Elements
Writing
(Mechanics)
Exemplary
Writes posts that are easily
understood, clear, and concise
using proper citation methods
where applicable with no errors in
citations (100%)
Proficient
Writes posts that are easily
understood using proper
citation methods where
applicable with few errors in
citations (85%)
Needs Improvement
Writes posts that are
understandable using proper
citation methods where
applicable with a number of
errors in citations (55%)
Not Evident
Writes posts that others are not
able to understand and does
not use proper citation
methods where applicable (0%)
Value
20
Total
100%

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