計畫撰寫 (Work Proposals)


　
Exercise 44
I. Pre-Listening Exercise
II. Listening Exercise
III. Post-Listening Exercise


Purpose:

Outlining the work proposal (part two): describing the plan to solve the problem / 工作提案計畫（第二部分）: 行動

　

I. Pre-Listening Exercise [Top]

Check the meanings of the following words and expressions:

  • efficient evaluation mode
  • brands
  • evaluate the cost and effectiveness
  • viable
  • a valuable reference

Consult page 47 of Writing Effective Work Proposals by Ted Knoy for some of these definitions.

II. Listening Exercise [Top]
1. Listen to the conversation by pressing the "Play" button and then answering the following questions. Press the "Final score" button to check your quiz results.


1. What kind of evaluation model does Tom want to develop?
A. an effective one
B. a valuable one
C. an efficient one

2. What kind of brands of buses is Tom’s evaluation model concerned with?
A. those that run on hydrogen power
B. those that run on natural gas
C. those that run on electricity

3. What aspects of all viable bus systems can Tom’s proposed model be used to evaluate?
A. cost and effectiveness
B. reliability and durability
C. maintenance and length of use

4. Who can Tom’s evaluation model provide a valuable reference for?
A. bus manufacturers
B. the automotive industry
C. government

5. Which word is the most similar in meaning to “viable”?
A. effective
B. thrifty
C. expensive

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2. Listen to the story again as you read the audiotranscript on page 322 of Writing Effective Work Proposals by Ted Knoy.

III. Post-Listening Exercise [Top]
1. Read the audiotranscript with a partner or change some of the information to adapt it to your situation.

2. Outline the first part of your work or research proposal by describing the project background. View the accompanying two Power Point presentations on details of how to write this assignment.

3. Write four questions beginning with “How” when recommending someone for advanced study, and then answer them. The question does not have to come directly from the listening exercise.
Example: How can one use Tom’s evaluation model?
Answer: To evaluate the cost and effectiveness of all viable bus systems, and provide government with a valuable reference for selecting such systems.
Example: How do you propose to solve your research problem?
Answer: By developing a novel algorithm that is more efficient than conventional ones

回計畫撰寫 Work Proposals