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	[http://coolwiki.ipac.caltech.edu/index.php/2013_proposal_instructions NITARP 2013 Proposal Page]		[http://coolwiki.ipac.caltech.edu/index.php/2013_proposal_instructions NITARP 2013 Proposal Page]
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	=== Proposal Sections===		=== Proposal Sections===

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-===Writing Proposals===
+===Proposal Writing===
 "Write like Hemingway"
-The writing should be concise, and to the point.  Try to say it in as few words as possible.  Proposals have page limits for a reason.  Stick to facts, numbers and specifics rather than vague or general statements.  Where possible, quantify.  Numbers convey much more precise information than descriptions, such as "stronger", "larger", etc.
+The writing should be concise, and to the point.  Try to say it in as few words as possible.  Proposals have page limits for a reason.  Stick to facts, numbers and specifics rather than vague or general statements.  Where possible, quantify.  Numbers convey much more precise information than descriptions, such as "stronger", "larger", etc.   Above all, make it readable!
 [http://sinandsyntax.com Sin and Syntax] I highly recommend this primer on how to write.  Its does not specifically focus on scientific or technical writing.  Nonetheless, I find it extremely useful for exactly those types of writings.  And, Its a delightful read.

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 "Write like Hemingway"
 The writing should be concise, and to the point.  Try to say it in as few words as possible.  Proposals have page limits for a reason.  Stick to facts, numbers and specifics rather than vague or general statements.  Where possible, quantify.  Numbers convey much more precise information than descriptions, such as "stronger", "larger", etc.
 [http://sinandsyntax.com Sin and Syntax] I highly recommend this primer on how to write.  Its does not specifically focus on scientific or technical writing.  Nonetheless, I find it extremely useful for exactly those types of writings.  And, Its a delightful read.

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 "Write like Hemingway"
-The writing should be concise, and to the point.  Try to say it in as few words as possible.  Proposals have page limits for a reason.
+The writing should be concise, and to the point.  Try to say it in as few words as possible.  Proposals have page limits for a reason.  Stick to facts, numbers and specifics rather than vague or general statements.  Where possible, quantify.  Numbers convey much more precise information than descriptions, such as "stronger", "larger", etc.
 [http://sinandsyntax.com Sin and Syntax] I highly recommend this primer on how to write.  Its does not specifically focus on scientific or technical writing.  Nonetheless, I find it extremely useful for exactly those types of writings.  And, Its a delightful read.

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	The writing should be concise, and to the point. Try to say it in as few words as possible. Proposals have page limits for a reason.		The writing should be concise, and to the point. Try to say it in as few words as possible. Proposals have page limits for a reason.

−	[http://sinandsyntax.com Sin and Syntax] I highly recommend this ~~book~~. Its a delightful read.	+	[http://sinandsyntax.com Sin and Syntax] I highly recommend this primer on how to write. Its does not specifically focus on scientific or technical writing. Nonetheless, I find it extremely useful for exactly those types of writings. And, Its a delightful read.

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 The instructions for writing this proposal are relatively open-ended. In general, good proposals should have:
-* '''Abstract'''. This in particular will be posted on the web.
+* '''Abstract'''. This in particular will be posted on the web.  Usually written last!
 * '''Science Introduction and Context'''. Background on subject. What target(s).  How you picked the target(s) and why. What is known in the literature about the target(s).  Educated guesses on what you expect to find. (Your readers are both astronomers and educators, so don't assume they know the astronomy basics.)

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	The writing should be concise, and to the point. Try to say it in as few words as possible. Proposals have page limits for a reason.		The writing should be concise, and to the point. Try to say it in as few words as possible. Proposals have page limits for a reason.

−	[http://sinandsyntax.com Sin and Syntax] ~~This~~ book ~~is highly recommended~~.	+	[http://sinandsyntax.com Sin and Syntax] I highly recommend this book. Its a delightful read.

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	* '''Educational/Outreach plan'''. What your team plans to do, individually or as a group. No need to link to standards or describe this in great detail. This also need not be educational research. Most of your work should go into the science portion of the proposal; this is mostly to make sure that you have at least started thinking about the educational aspects of this program.		* '''Educational/Outreach plan'''. What your team plans to do, individually or as a group. No need to link to standards or describe this in great detail. This also need not be educational research. Most of your work should go into the science portion of the proposal; this is mostly to make sure that you have at least started thinking about the educational aspects of this program.
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		+	===Writing Proposals===
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		+	"Write like Hemingway"
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		+	The writing should be concise, and to the point. Try to say it in as few words as possible. Proposals have page limits for a reason.
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		+	[http://sinandsyntax.com Sin and Syntax] This book is highly recommended.

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−	===The ~~basics~~===	+	===The Basics===

	Proposal Due by '''noon Pacific time, March 8.'''		Proposal Due by '''noon Pacific time, March 8.'''

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 Proposal Due by '''noon Pacific time, March 8.'''
-[[http://coolwiki.ipac.caltech.edu/index.php/2013_proposal_instructions | NITARP 2013 Proposal Page]]
+[http://coolwiki.ipac.caltech.edu/index.php/2013_proposal_instructions NITARP 2013 Proposal Page]
 === Proposal Sections===