PROPOSAL

WRITING - Heading
+ Heading to be written using the
following structure: We propose to set
up (what) to (why 1) and
(why 2) .

+ Eg: We propose to set up a Science Club

(what) to foster an interest in Science
outside the classroom (why 1) and
introduce students to the wonders and
relevance of Science in our lives (why 2).

+ This will minimize the occurrence of

incomplete ‘To’ statements in the
Heading.
 + Objectives are NOT to be written in
bullet points. They should be written in
the form of a paragraph – either in one
sentence or two – using the following
structure: A (what) will (why 1). It will
PROPOSAL also (why 2).
WRITING -
+ Eg: A Science Club (what) will help
Objectives students overcome their phobias
regarding Science (why 1). It will also be
instrumental in developing the scientific
curiosity of students through its activities
and programmes (why 2).
PROPOSAL WRITING - List of
Measures
+ For the List of Measures, aim to answer the following questions with regard to the
topic given: where, when, who, what, how much.
+ Eg:
+ • The middle school activity room will be used as the room for all Science Club meetings and activities.
(where)
+ • The meetings will take place once a week after school from 2.00 pm till 3.30 pm. Any activities such as
talks by scientists or competitions will take place on Saturdays. (when)
+ • Membership of the Science Club will be open to all students from Classes VI to XII. The Club President
will be Mr. Sinha, our Senior Physics Teacher. Eight other office bearers will be elected from the members
of the Club. (who)
+ • Club membership has been fixed at Rs. 250/- per member per year. (how much)
+ • The Club will have a range of activities ranging from Science Fairs, Robot making, creating slogans and
posters, documentaries and so on. (what)
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