Features of Expected Outcomes

The Expected Outcomes Section contains these features



1. An explanation of how the proposal will address the needs shown in the Statement of the Problem;

2. An explanation of the benefits that will be realized if the proposal is accepted;

3. Clear information about WHO will benefit and HOW they will benefit from the proposal;

4. Some Expected Outcomes Sections also indicate what might happen if the proposal is NOT accepted.

5. Most Expected Outcomes Sections are written in either the future tense (will) or with the conditional (would).

Example of an Expected Outcomes Section:

Clearly, this course will provide a number of benefits to both THE POPULATIONS THAT WILL BENEFIT: the international student community and the university.

EXPLANATION OF A BENEFIT: International students will receive the instruction they need and SPECIFIC REFERENCE TO A PROBLEM FROM THE SOP: they will be able to earn their C credits without going to another university or community college. This course will help retention efforts.

EXPLANATION OF A BENEFIT: WSU will show international students that it has an interest in addressing their particular needs. This course will improve recruitment efforts.