Writing the Outcomes and Impacts Section

A well-developed proposal shows that the investigator has grasped a problem well enough to justify second-party sponsorship. 

All good proposals must come to an end. In this chapter, we examine conventional ways in which authors summarize and conclude their Project Descriptions. We consider project timelines, lists of expected outcomes, and statements of broader impacts. By the end of this chapter, you should be able to 

This chapter covers what is normaiiy presented in the iast major section of the Project Description. Common ievei 1 headings in this section are 

As you work through the chapter, you will write the closing section of your own Project Description. The Writing on Your Own tasks throughout the chapter guide you step by step as you do the following  

14A Create a project timeline 14B Create a list of expected outcomes 

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Also explain the following to a chemistry colleague who has not yet given much thought to writing the Outcomes and Impacts section of a Project Description ... 

D Writing on Your Own Compiete the Outcomes and impacts Section... 

It is not often that the words hope and hopefully are seen in scientihc writing, and many consider the use of hopefully grammatically incorrect. Yet, there are three instances in this chapter (see below). Based on these examples and what you know about the Outcomes and Impacts section of the Project Description, suggest circumstances in which words like hope and hopefully might be acceptable. 

What are the most valuable lessons that you ve learned from reading the excerpts in this chapter that will assist you in writing your Outcomes and Impacts section ... 

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