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Proposals: Introduction/Purpose
Proposals: Introduction/Purpose
Proposals: Introduction/Purpose
Introduction/Purpose
Paragraph 1 – clearly states the purpose and content of the proposal:
The purpose/ intention/ aim of this proposal is to evaluate/ outline/ suggest/ present/ discuss the future plans/ the
intended course of action …
This proposal is submitted in support of our request for approval of .../ for permission to …
This is a proposal compiled in order to suggest/ present/ access/ evaluate …
As requested, I am submitting/ writing this proposal in order to …
Sub-heading 2
Paragraph 21 – problem + suggestion + expected results
Sub-heading 3
Paragraph 3 – problem + suggestion + expected results
Sub-heading 4
Paragraph 42 – problem + suggestion + expected results
Conclusion/Final recommendation
Final paragraph – summaries the information presented in the main body and states your opinion and/ or/ suggestion/
recommendation:
To conclude/ All in all/ In summary/ To sum up/ In conclusion, our intention is to …/ the advantage(s) of the approach
proposed would be 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.
1
Present each aspect of the subject under suitable sub-headings (positive/ negative points of each aspect are presented in the
same paragraph, using linking words/ phrases showing contrast: however, although, despite, but, while, even though, etc.).
2
The exact number and devision of paragraphs will depend on the specific instructions for each proposal task.