Course info

Date: Thursday, October 28th Time: 9am-12pm Registration deadline: Friday, October 15th Leader: Dr. Bob Porter from the University of Tennessee

Workshop Description If you are new to the grant game, then the “Writing Successful Grants” workshop is for you! This introductory workshop covers basic principles of good grant proposal writing, starting with the phrasing of a compelling research theme to the actual construction of the proposal itself. Major differences between traditional "academic prose" and persuasive grant writing are highlighted. Common pitfalls that can lead to early rejection of good ideas are reviewed and matched with practical strategies for better writing. Special attention will be paid to grant reviewers’ perspectives and how to write in ways that will meet their expectations. Workshop content will include: *Killer mistakes in grant writing and how to avoid them *Two critical steps that will double your chances for success *How to win over the grant reviewer *Simple keys to a more powerful writing style *Visualization: Using illustrations to "sell" your project

Interactive Classroom Information This workshop will be delivered via interactive video conference. Seating is limited! Register now.

About the Workshop Leader: Workshop leader Dr. Robert Porter, Director of Research Development at the University of Tennessee, has 30 years’ experience as a tenured professor, private consultant, and research administrator. His proposals have won more than $5 million in awards from government agencies and private foundations. He has presented papers and workshops on grant writing at national conferences and has published prize-winning articles on this subject in the Journal of Research Administration. Dr. Porter has previously taught at Swarthmore College, Susquehanna University, and Eastern Washington University. He holds graduate degrees in Speech Communications from the University of Michigan.

Workshop Sponsors This event is sponsored by UNC Charlotte’s Office of Proposal Development. The local host is Appalachian State University’s Office of Proposal Development with technical assistance provided by the Interactive Video Team in Learning Technology Services.

For More Information Contact Pollyanne Frantz (frantzps@appstate.edu) or Amy Love (loveas@appstate.edu) in the Office of Proposal Development.