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Proposal Writing Guidelines for Cline

Document Structure

• Executive Summary
• Introduction/Background
• Problem Statement
• Proposed Solution
• Implementation Plan
• Timeline
• Budget/Resources
• Expected Outcomes
• Evaluation Metrics
• Conclusion
• References/Appendices

Writing Style Guidelines

• Use clear, concise language
• Maintain professional tone
• Focus on value proposition and benefits
• Use data and evidence to support claims
• Include specific, measurable objectives
• Address potential challenges and mitigations
• Tailor content to the target audience

Formatting Best Practices

• Consistent heading hierarchy
• Strategic use of bullet points and lists
• Include visual elements where appropriate
• Use consistent terminology throughout
• Maintain proper citation format if applicable
• Include page numbers and sections

Content Quality Standards

• Ensure all claims are substantiated
• Verify all statistics and references
• Check for logical flow between sections
• Maintain consistent terminology
• Ensure all objectives are SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, Time-bound)
• Address stakeholder concerns proactively

File Organization

• Main proposal document (proposal.md or proposal.tex)
• Supporting materials (data, diagrams, charts)
• References document
• Appendices

Review Process

• Technical accuracy review
• Language and grammar check
• Alignment with strategic objectives
• Budget/resource validation
• Timeline feasibility check
• Stakeholder perspective review

File Patterns to Watch

• *.md or *.tex files for content
• *.bib for references (if using LaTeX)
• figures/* for diagrams and charts
• data/* for supporting data

Collaboration Guidelines

• Track changes and revisions
• Maintain version history
• Document feedback and responses
• Keep stakeholder input organized