5VCAE Writing a proposal

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Writing a proposal - 5VCAE

What is a proposal?

Definition

A proposal is a written document that is submitted to an organization with the aim of persuading them to accept a particular course of action, or provide funding for a specific project. A proposal can be either formal or informal, but most commonly takes the form of a business proposal. This type of proposal is usually made by businesses who are seeking investment from venture capitalists, or looking to secure contracts from government agencies. 

What is a proposal?

There are three main types of proposals:

1. Request for Proposal (RFP): An RFP is a document that businesses use to solicit proposals from vendors. It outlines the project or need and includes specific criteria that the vendor must meet in order for their proposal to be considered.

2. Informal Proposal: An informal proposal is not as formal as an RFP, but it still puts forth a plan or idea with the intention of getting approval from the recipient. This type of proposal might be used in a business setting when the need is not as complex or time-sensitive as it would be for an RFP.

3. Personal Proposal: A personal proposal is one that does not involve any monetary exchange. It might be used to propose marriage, start a new business venture together, or simply request someone’s hand in friendship.

Today you will:

• Learn how to write a proposal
  
• Learn how to form formal sentences in your proposal

You will need:

• CAE book p. 122 - 123
  

What is the purpose of a proposal?

1. You try to persuade readers to follow a course of action.
2. Your audience can vary; therefore, you should think about your writing style. Should you use formal or informal language?
3. In your proposal, you have to make a persuasive case for action that should be taken based on factual information.
   

How do you write a proposal?

• Where possible, answer using your own vocabulary, not the words from the task. Planning before you write will help.
  
• Use the format of a proposal, i.e. a title, sections, headings, an introduction and a conclusion.
  
• For the CAE exam: Keep within the word limit, but definitely check whether you have mentioned all the important info.
  

Over to you:

• Now, work on your proposal in 220-260 words in an appropriate style. 
  
• Choose from the 3 options on p. 122.
• You can adapt sentences on p. 123 to use in your proposal.
• Submit it in Teams under Assignments > 5VCAE Proposal by Monday.


• Proposal presentation in the next lesson. 90 sec. - 2 minutes. You should introduce yourself and present a summarized version of your proposal. 
• Written proposal: peer review

Proposal Structure

CAE Proposal Requirements

Proposal Presentation Tips

• Make eye contact.
  
• Introduce yourself.
  
• Present your proposal in a focused and concrete way.
  
• Speak slowly and clearly.
• Avoid ‘closure’ cues such as “That’s it.” or ” I’m done.” 
  
• Key cards are allowed but don't read your notes.
• Those listening should try to give a 'top' or a 'tip'.

Peer Review Checklist

• Title
• Introduction: Purpose of the proposal, restate topic, 3 main key points.
• Body: 3 key points and a heading for each paragraph.
• Conclusion: final recommendations
• Future tense with reference to the future.
• Appropriate word choice.
• Polite but assertive tone of voice.
• Check grammar, spelling and punctuation.

Interview Questions Lesson

• Students think of 3 relevant interview questions
• Interview each other. Give tops and tips.
• Examples:
• What profession do you want to go into when you finish school?
• What is your definition of success?
• If you could travel abroad after school, where would you go and why?
• What would you like to study and why?
• What is your greatest strength/weakness and why?
• If you could change a decision you made in the past, what would it be and why?
• What is lacking in our current school system and what improvements could be made?

Interview Questions Lesson

• Teams > 5CAE > Files > Lesmateriaal > Exam Preparation > 00 Exam Information and Tips
  
• This document will take you to a website where you can practice extensively for your exam.
  
• Select > Practice online sample exam > Start with Reading and work your way through each of the exams.
  

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So.... what does a good proposal contain?

Your turn to write one:

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