It is not necessary to give so much detail that all flexibility is eliminated from the plan. Reviewers realize that only rarely can all details be anticipated. The secret to success is to find the appropriate balance. Use appendices to provide auxiliary information and to avoid losing the focus by crowding detail into the main body of the proposal. Provide a detailed table of contents.
Reviewers often use the table of contents as a guide to the proposal.
Underline and use bullets, boldface type, and headings to call attention to the key points in your proposal. Emphasize how your project is unique. Be concrete and specific. Tell the reader exactly what research activities are proposed and how these activities are to be carried out. Do not be pretentious.