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How to write a proposal
How to write a proposal
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Useful language for a proposal
Stating the purpose of the proposal
Final recommendations
• The results of the survey/questionnaire suggest that the introduction of heavier fines would seem
to be the best option/choice/solution.
• If these recommendations are implemented, the situation is bound to improve.
• Unless these suggestions are implemented, it is unlikely that there will be any improvement in the
short term.
• If the above suggestions are implemented there would be...
• Unless the recommendations are taken seriously, it is unlikely that...
• Implementation of the above ideas would result in...
• Any teething troubles could quickly be overcome ...
• In conclusion, I feel (quite) strongly that this is the best way to ...
• In spite of/Despite the effort required, this would be a worthwhile step ..
• The obvious conclusion to be drawn from these facts is that...
• I hope / believe / trust you will consider this proposal favourably / the proposal will be given due
consideration / the proposal will receive due consideration.
• To sum up,…To conclude,…
• I strongly recommend .............. due to..........
• My recommendations are as follows:…
• It is recommended that…
• One possible solution could be to combine the disco and the orchestra performance, that way.......
• I hope that the plan outlined/presented in this proposal meets with your approval…
Finish with: Should these recommendations be carried out, the event is bound to be a resounding
success.