Tips for Writing a Great Proposal

A proposal is a professional suggestion (or professional suggestions, made to a person in a higher authority. It usually takes the form of a formal letter.

This simply means that you should convey the purpose of your situational writing in the first paragraph. This is valid regardless of the type of situational writing.

Also, have a firm grasp of WHAT YOUR READER WILL WANT. For example, if it is a principal who wants to make the arts culture in the school more vibrant, then your proposal/letter should address this.

Please read through the details and highlight all keywords both in the question and in the information sheet provided.

In the same way, please read closely for details like time, addresses, and names. Most importantly, read to understand the context of the situation.

Don't just stick to the content requirements. Please add relevant information, and say something about how you feel about the circumstances.

Make sure to use the right tone in your proposal/letter.

Use a formal, yet enthusiastic tone. Be persuasive and get a good idea of what the person you are proposing to will want. For example, if the reader is a teacher who wants a proposal for setting up a library, convince him or her about why the books you are introducing will be appropriate.

Please look out for important words in the question.

When writing in an informal capacity, sign off using Terms of Endearment. With Love, Wishing You Were Here, etc. are acceptable. You may use Yours Sincerely as well.

Use Yours Sincerely when writing to a person of a higher authority WHOSE NAME YOU KNOW. Use Yours Faithfully if you do not know the person's name.