Hello class,
Please post a Google Doc link to a “clean” copy (meaning only the grant text) below by editing this post and pasting it with the names of your group members.
List:
Group 1 –Annya Pereira, Tristan Abrenica, Leah Wittler, Liz Noon, Sam Hacker
Group 2 – Adonte Langston, Amanda Israel, Lauren Aversa and Olivia Hare
Group 3 – Erin Stephey, Joseph Mauler, Mariah Williams, and Jess Merrick
Group 4 – Daria Mosely, Colin Fedor, Rawan Mahmoud, Ted Sines, Janelle Briscoe
In class, please read the entire draft of each group. Then, consult with the members of your group to offer structured, constructive criticism that answers the following questions:
- What is the purpose of this grant? Can you articulate a clear outcome?
- Is there evidence of research to support the proposed project? Does the research come from reliable sources?
- To your knowledge, does the grant use appropriate language to identify the population in need. Does the text use professional, academic language throughout?
- Does this project have a reasonable timeline? Can it be accomplished during this semester?
- Is the projected budget logical and well-researched?
- Would you fund this grant? Why or why not?
Group 3:
1. What is the purpose of this grant? Can you articulate a clear outcome?
Create an engaging event that focuses on community and educating our local Stevenson community on asylum seekers. The group plans to organize a run on campus and engage LIRS and local donations. The goal is to raise donations.
2. Is there evidence of research to support the proposed project? Does the research come from reliable sources?
We would like to see information and references about how this run would lead to more donations. How do you know that you will get sufficient attendance and raise money? How is this different from what they are already doing? Make sure to use MLA citations when citing your references.
3. To your knowledge, does the grant use appropriate language to identify the population in need. Does the text use professional, academic language throughout?
The language matches what is used by the non-profit, including terms like “asylum seekers.” Double check the grammar and punctuation.
4. Does this project have a reasonable timeline? Can it be accomplished during this semester?
The timeline is pretty thorough and provides a lot of information. However, the planning does go throughout the summer. How will you make sure that this happens and is efficient over summer break?
5. Is the projected budget logical and well-researched?
The budget is very thorough. Make sure to post links to where you got your information. How do you know that you will be able to receive donations from Giant and Kind Bar? How many shirts are you ordering from $874? Think about removing the volunteers from the budget and placing that info elsewhere. We also suggest taking a closer look at what Stevenson will provide for this event.
6. Would you fund this grant? Why or why not?
We think this event is a great idea. However, we would like to see more information and to know where it is coming from. In addition, we would like to see references or proof for how this would be successful and raise money for LIRS. We would suggest another way of measuring the success of the event.