Portfolio Directions
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Your proposed solution to a real problem will take the form of a business proposal.
Use your textbook to research problems facing the people of Southwest Asia and South Asia. Choose one of these problems to learn more about. You will need to develop an idea to the problem. You will use a worksheet to organize facts about the problem and solution. You will present your solution as a business proposal.
Specific Directions
Step 1 – Identify and Research a Problem or Challenge in Southwest and South Asia
Use the textbook to identify a problem or challenge facing a nation or group of nations in Southwest or South Asia.
Complete only Part 1 of the Southwest Asia and South Asia Today Worksheet. This will help you organize ideas and research.
Select the link to complete the Southwest and South Asia Today Worksheet.
hyperlink icon Southwest and South Asia Today Worksheet
When you do your research, you may decide to use internet resources. Please use the Website Evaluation Checklist to judge the quality of each website.
Select the link to complete the Website Evaluation Checklist.
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Step 2 – What is a Business Proposal?
Carefully review the Writing a Business Proposal Guide. Use this guide to help you understand all of the elements of a successful business proposal.
Select the link to review the Writing a Business Proposal Guide.
hyperlink icon Writing a Business Proposal Guide
Step 3 – Develop and Research a Proposed Solution
Return to your Southwest Asia and South Asia Today Worksheet and complete Part 2.
You may continue to use the internet to conduct research. Make sure to follow the same guidelines outlined in Step 1.
Step 4 – Write Your Business Proposal
Review the Parts of a Business Proposal section of the Writing a Business Proposal Guide. Now write a 1 to 2 page proposal that includes the following elements listed in the guide:
Title
Introduction
Background of the Problem
Proposed Solution
Partners
Resources
Conclusion
Appendix (if necessary)
If the idea of a business proposal is new to you, it might be helpful to see a completed sample. Select the link to view the Saudi Driving School for Women Sample Business Proposal.
hyperlink icon Saudi Driving School for Women Sample Business Proposal
Consult the Southwest and South Asia Today Portfolio Rubric for details about how you will be graded.
Select the link to access the South Asia Today Portfolio Rubric.
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Select the link to access the online textbook.
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Step 5 – Submit Your Business Proposal
Once you have completed your business proposal, make sure to review it for any errors or improvements. Then, submit your proposal according to your teacher's instructions. Be prepared to present your proposal to the class or to your teacher.
Good luck with your business proposal!