Writing A Proposal

Aun Walee VS Katliya

Tippery VS Emma

Manukit VS Jake

Acting Workshop

Pros Entertaining Creative

Cons Not everyone feels

comfortable on stage Could be nominated

by a few strong personalities

I’d rule it out since it might not involve everyone equally.

Weekend Camp

Pros Requires lots of

group planning and cooperation

Make a decision together

Cons Temperature: chilly

I was quite keen on this option but some people might not appreciate sleeping in a cold tent.

Ballroom Dancing

Pros Fun Good for fitness

Cons A pair/ not team

activity

I’d advise against it because it’s not really what we’re looking for.

Treasure Hunt

Pros A tried-and-tested

team-building activity for adults

Working together in a small team

Cons Sounds childish

I’d strongly recommend it .

I’d reject the first on the

grounds that it would be too cold.

Treasure Hunt

If I were you, I’d go for the second as it offers value for money and is ideal for our purpose.

I’ve decided to go for the Weekend Camp. Sorry to go against your recommendation

but …

The decision

To offer a solution To suggest a course of action Any format: report, letter, a short memo We will focus on a 4-paragraph format

Writing A Proposal

Put these stages in the right order: A. Stating the aim B. Concluding C. Introducing your proposal(s) and providing

reasons D. Introducing background information D. Giving opinions and reactions with reasons

5 Main Stages

Introducing background information

To summarize the situation or the problem

Provide major details 1-2 sentences

Paragraph 1: Introducing background information + Stating the aim

- As you know, …- As we all agreed, … - I understand that … - It is common knowledge that …

Stating the aim

Express your opinions about the previous suggestion(s)

To present your own suggestion(s)

Paragraph 1: Introducing background information + Stating the aim

- The purpose of this proposal is to …- This proposal expresses … - There are two objectives to this

proposal: …

Summarize the key points in

the previous suggestion first

Express your reactions to the given suggestions

Paragraph 2: Giving opinions and reactions with reasons

- As we understand it, …- As recommended by …- As a result of the last meeting, …

- This will/ would/ can …- I/ We do not feel that …- I/We believe that …

To introduce a new idea/ an alternative

suggestion

Make clear your reasons

Paragraph 3: Introducing your proposal(s) and providing

reasons

- I/We propose that …- My/ Our proposal(s) is/ are to …- Would it be possible to … ?- Another alternative to your suggestion would be to …

- I think…- According to…- In addition, …

Politely end your proposal Expressing your hope for the consideration of your

ideas Indicating your willingness to discuss the proposed

ideas further

Paragraph 4: Concluding

- We hope that our proposals will be given serious consideration. We look forward to discussing our ideas with you at a convenient time.

- Should you require further clarification about our proposals, please do not hesitate to contact us.

1st Paragraph

- Introducing background information- Stating the aim

2nd Paragraph- Giving opinions and reactions with reasons

3rd Paragraph- Introducing your proposal(s) and providing reasons

4th Paragraph- Concluding

Writing A Proposal