Proposal Writing and Submission Process

The video guides students through the final stages of their metabolism engineering internship project. It covers completing and submitting the proposal, focusing on writing a comprehensive introduction and a strong conclusion. The instructor emphasizes the importance of summarizing the project, addressing trade-offs, and making a compelling case for the proposed design. Students are encouraged to review and refine their work before submission.

What should students do at the beginning of Day 9 of the internship?

• Start writing the conclusion

• Connect to the workspace and check messages

• Submit their final proposal

• Review the entire project

What is the main purpose of the proposal introduction?

• To summarize the conclusion

• To list all the ingredients used

• To explain the project to someone unfamiliar with it

• To provide a detailed cost analysis

What should be included in the introduction of the proposal?

• A summary of the project and its purpose

• A list of all team members

• A detailed budget breakdown

• A timeline of the project

How can students use their previous project summaries in the proposal?

• By using them only in the conclusion

• By copying them directly without changes

• By using them as a reference and refining them

• By discarding them completely

What is the role of a design claim in the proposal?

• To provide a financial analysis

• To assert that the proposed design is the best

• To list all the materials used

• To describe the team structure

What should the conclusion of the proposal demonstrate?

• A timeline of the project

• A detailed cost analysis

• An understanding of trade-offs and design priorities

• A list of all team members

What should be included in a strong closing statement?

• A summary of the entire proposal

• A detailed budget breakdown

• A timeline of the project

• A list of all the ingredients used

What is the final step before submitting the proposal?

• Creating a new project summary

• Conducting a thorough review and making revisions

• Adding more team members

• Writing a detailed budget analysis

Why is it important to ensure the proposal is polished before submission?

• To impress the project director

• To include more team members

• To ensure it is convincing and free of errors

• To add more content

What should students do after submitting their proposal?

• Add more team members

• Write a detailed budget analysis

• Check for any remaining tasks or messages

• Start a new project