HOW TO WRITE A PROPOSAL

A proposal is a piece of writing similar to a report. Normally an authority figure has asked you to evaluate a set of options for the improvement of something. The general purpose of a proposal is to identify a particular need, explain it and recommend how this need can best be met.

The report gives an outcome of something. A proposal is an idea that is presented and maybe accepted.

It is written to someone who needs to make a decision which usually involves spending or investing money (e.g. a client or customer, a committee, someone responsible for finances within company or organization, etc)

It is usually formal in register, but could also be semi-formal when addressed to a committee of peers.

The writer uses language in such a way that it is persuasive, besides listing reasons and making suggestions.

In the conclusión the writer summarises the points made in the main body and if necessary expresses his/her own opinion

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INTRODUCING THE PROPOSAL
This proposal is based on a discussion about……./ a survey in which ….
The aim/purpose/intention of this proposal is to …..
As requested, I am submitting/writing this proposal in order to …...…….
This proposal describes/outlines…..
It outlines/suggests ways in which ….
It puts forward suggestions/proposals for ….
This is a proposal compiled in order to suggest/present/access/evaluate….
It concludes by recommending…./making recommendations on …..

MAKING RECOMMENDATIONS

These are some other ways of making recommendations. See your book for more:

There are several steps/measures that could be taken
It is suggested/recommended that ….should ….
X could/might consider (ING)….
I recommend/propose/suggest/believe that we should …..
I believe that it would be very beneficial /helpful/worthwhile to (students) to…
A further suggestion/possibility would be to ...
I (would) (strongly) suggest/recommend that ...

EXPLAINING THE REASONS FOR RECOMMENDATION
If these recommendations are implemented,…...
By doing this, …/In this way, ...
This would enable people to ………/enhance ….
If we…., we could …...
It is my (strong) belief that ...………...….would ......…….
The advantage (s) of the the approach proposed would be that ...

CONCLUSIONS
To sum up/To conclude/In summary/All in all/In conclusion, I believe that …
In conclusión, I would say that ….
On balance, we are of the opinion that …...
I feel certain/believe that the course of action proposed above will achieve …./answer the needs of the …
I hope /trust that the plan/scheme outlined/presented in this proposal meets with your approval

USEFUL LINKERS FOR MAIN BODY PARAGRAPHS
To list points:

• Firstly/First of all/To begin with
• Secondly
• Thirdly
• Lastly/Finally

To add more points:

• In addition/Additionally
• What is more
• Furthermore

To provide reason and cause

• because (of)
• as
• since
• due to
• owing to
• on account of

To introduce examples/details

• For example/for instance
• In particular/Particularly
• such as/including/namely

To contrast:

• however
• although
• whereas/on the other hand

To introduce effect/result

• Consequently/As a result
• In this way
• This way
• In doing so
• Therefore
• Thus
• For this reason

REMEMBER;

1. Use appropriate language for making suggestions and recommendations
2. use linkers to sequence points
3. Set out your text so that it looks like a proposal and not a letter
4. divide your proposal into sections with headings
5. include a separate introduction and conclusion
6. be clear and concise
7. use an impersonal tone
8. frequent use of passive forms (e.g. Some available funds could be used to improve the office environment)