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Common Problems inWriting SOWs

Writing an SOW can be difficult. Even if you have developed an outline, getting the first words down on paper can be a problem. One way to start is to write the first draft concentrating only on expressing your ideas of what needs to be done. Focus on describing your requirement without worrying about the format or the language—simply get your ideas down on paper. If you concentrate initially on format and language, you may forget some of your ideas, and the ideas are the important element.

After describing your requirement, you can go back and refine the draft concentrating on the format and language you use. ...

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