Here's an overview of the steps you'll need to follow to write your statement of work: Create a brief introduction for your project. Define the purpose of your project. Define your project scope. Create a work breakdown structure to identify your project tasks, milestones and deliverables.

Scope of work Here is where you outline the work the vendor will undertake to achieve the project objectives. This section includes who will work on the project, what they will do, and the processes they will use. Details include tools and resources you will use and how you will report results and updates.

A statement of work is a paragraph that defines the scope of work for a project. This statement sets the expectations, price, deliverables and what's acceptable for the project. This kind of statement should also clarify what constitutes success or failure for the project.

Also known as a scope of work, a statement of work (SOW) defines the scope of a project between a business and a client. Keep in mind that an SOW only covers the specifics of a project—it doesn't take the place of a contractor agreement that goes into details like NDAs and deliverable ownership.

Who writes the statement of work? Like most project management documents, SoWs are best written collaboratively. However, there are two main parties involved: the client or service provider and the company. SoWs need to be approved by two parties before work on your project really begins.

Elements of an SOW can include: Purpose of the project. Scope of work being performed. Location of the project, project length, and any work requirements. Expected deadlines and deliverables. Acceptance criteria. Any hardware and software required. Performance-based standards to be met.

Types of SOWs There are several different types of SOW documents available, each with its own advantages. The three main types of statement of work agreements are design, level of effort, and performance-based SOWs.