overview
As with other memos, your proposal memo should include an overview section noting the subject of the memo and listing the general headings that it will cover. This section contains 2-3 very short sentences providing readers with the bare minimum of information describing your proposal.
introduction
Your introduction should tell the reader what the document will cover and indicate who you are and why you are proposing the product that you are. It should indicate your purpose and goals for creating the product you're proposing, and generally justify what you're proposing to do. You should note the methodology you plan to use and its efficacy for your project. You should indicate the significance of the work you're proposing to create. Provide comprehensive detail so a reader would clearly understand what you're proposing without contacting you.
problem, motivating factor of interest, or question
Explain the driving factor for creating this proposal. Tell your reader(s) why there is a need for the product you intend to create or the action you intend to undertake. In other words, tell readers why you are proposing the thing that you're proposing.
product or action description
Describe, in as much detail as possible, the product you're proposing or the action you propose to undertake. Throughout the proposal, but here in particular, you need to include enough detail so that someone who has no access to you could follow your proposal and create your intended outcome.
implementation
This section provides explanation for how you plan to accomplish the work you're proposing to do. It includes several aspects that you will probably need to separate into distinct subcategories and treat in some detail, some more than others, depending on the product or action you're proposing. See North and Trochim
methodology- This section explains the methods you plan to use to meet your proposed goals. You should explain the type of research methodology you chose to study the content issue (i.e.; quantitative/qualitative, and what kind), and you should explain why you chose one method over the other. In general, this section describes how you will gather the background information you need to create the basis for your work.
author credibility- You should also provide some information indicating your capability for undertaking the task you're proposing to accomplish. You're answering here, why your readers should conclude that you're capable (credible) of doing the job you're proposing to do.
equipment/supplies- Be sure to indicate whether you need any particular equipment or supplies to complete the task you're proposing, and if so, whether they're available and that you know how to use them.
schedule- What is your time frame for completing the task you propose and is it reasonable? Be sure to include a schedule with good detail. Your scheduled deadlines for your work should precede mine so that you can complete your work before my deadlines.
any other aspects of your project that indicate its feasibility- You should include any other information, too, that will convince your reader(s) that you can do the job you're proposing.
conclusion
The proposal conclusion sums up everything you've written in the body of the proposal and then notes that on the basis of what's been written above, you're asking that your project proposal be accepted.
content
Does the overview clearly note the what kind of document this is and what it covers? Does it do so in 2-3 short sentences?
Does the introduction also clearly note what kind of document this is and what it covers? Does it indicate who is providing the proposal and for what purpose it is provided? Does it explain the context for need, the problem that the proposed solution will solve, or the benefit it will provide? Does it indicate the methodology to be used and its feasibility?
Are the goals and objectives clear? Are they reasonable?
Are the proposed products and actions clearly described? After reading the proposal would you know what the products will look like and how they will function? Can you tell from the proposal who will be responsible for the product(s) you're proposing? Are all your duties accounted for?
Is the method for research clearly described? Does the proposal indicate why it is a good choice of method?
Are the proposed products and actions feasible? Is the equipment to create them available? Are you capable of accomplishing what you've proposed? Does the proposal include a reasonable schedule of duties? Are there costs involved and are they accounted for?
Does the conclusion summarize everything in the proposal and make a good case for its acceptance?
Did you use first person active voice throughout the document?
Is your writing clear, simple, and direct, but comprehensive?
Are the tone and voice appropriate for this contextual situation?
Is the proposal credible? Is/Are the creator/s credible?
format
Is the proposal written in memo format?
Are the headings specifically descriptive of the content material in this particular proposal?
Are the font choices, type sizes, and arrangement appropriate and effective for this contextual situation?
Has/Have the creator/s made use of the principles and concepts of typography, arrangement, and graphic-text integration to develop a visually accessible document?
Is the proposal honest and ethical?