Why are unsolicited proposals more challenging to write than solicited proposals?

ENGL 216 Technical Writing

Week 2

Week 2 DQ 1

The text states that there are two important steps that a technical writer should consider at the onset of a project: audience and purpose. Discuss the importance of these two areas, noting problems that can arise for the writer if he/she does not address these issues early in the project. You might consider areas such as age, gender, experience, level of knowledge, and so forth.

Week 2 DQ 2

Why are unsolicited proposals more challenging to write than solicited proposals? For what purposes might you write an unsolicted proposal?

Week 2 Assignments:

ENGL 216 Week 2 Course Project; Course Project Launch & Topic

ENGL 216 Week 2 Homework, A Proposal to the Student Council