One of the schools in our university is really hustling to find ways
to encourage/support faculty in writing grant proposals.  Now they
are asking for our help in creating and maintaining a file of
successful proposals that faculty can use as models.

Has anyone else had any experience with this sort of thing?  Any
suggestions?  Any philosophical thoughts about the concept?

I have qualms about it, myself.  Coming from a writing background, I
know how difficult it is to write something that is both good and
original after you've been shown something that's held out as an
exemplary example of what you're supposed to be writing.

John Finley
Office of Sponsored Programs Development
University of Louisville
Louisville, Ky. 40292
Tele: 502 852-6512 FAX: 502 852-8361
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