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Paper 2 Part 2 – Proposal
PROPOSALS and reports have a similar layout. Reports are based on current circumstances or situations whereas proposals are action plans for the future. You give more space to the current situation in a report and more space to recommendations for future actions in a proposal.
Hints
First things first…
- Begin by brainstorming ideas, in any order, and don’t worry about language at this stage.
- Group your ideas under headings for each section of your proposal.
- Write a first draft, paying attention to the level of formality of the language.
Don’t forget!
- Begin by stating the purpose of your proposal.
- Use an impersonal, semi-formal style.
- Use clear layout with headings.
- Express opinions and make recommendations in the last section of your proposal.
- Include a final sentence summarising your opinion.
- Use bullet points but not too many.
Useful language for a proposal
Stating the purpose of the proposal
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- The principal aims/objectives of this proposal are to…
- This proposal is intended to…
- In this proposal I describe/evaluate/present/assess…
Background information
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- Comments made at the end of the questionnaires suggest…
- Following a survey among families of young children…
- Concerned members of the local community were invited to attend…
- A number of concerns with regard to the most recent street party were expressed by locals…
Making recommendations and suggestions
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- A working group should be set up by…
- There should be an enquiry into…
- I recommend that a larger survey should be conducted before a final decision is reached…
Final recommendations
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- 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.