Scribd Logo
Upload

Welcome to Scribd!

  • 2 views

    Proposals + Speech

    Uploaded by

    lubanisalma

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Proposals + Speech

    Uploaded by

    lubanisalma
    2 views6 pages

    Copyright

    © © All Rights Reserved

    Available Formats

    DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd

    Did you find this document useful?

    Is this content inappropriate?

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    2 views6 pages

    Proposals + Speech

    Uploaded by

    lubanisalma

    Copyright:

    © All Rights Reserved
    Download as DOCX, PDF, TXT or read online from Scribd
    Download as docx, pdf, or txt
    You are on page 1of 6

    Proposals

    A document that persuades the reader to accept a specific idea or project,


    can be used to suggest new ideas or solve an issue.

    Steps:
    1. Use subheadings.
    2. Give a clear introduction.
    3. Explain your objective, methods, timelines, or budget when needed.
    4. Conclude by emphasizing the benefits of the proposed idea.
    5. Take a clear stand in your proposal and set a positive tone.
    6. Avoid language such as: “might”, “could”, “ought”, “may”, “should”,
    “hope”, “it appears”.
    7. Support the argument with evidence such as statistics and data.
    8. Use formal language and be very polite.
    9. Avoid exaggerated or emotional expressions.
    10. Be: clear, persuasive, and assertive.
    11. Proofread.

    Structure:
    - Introduction: must hook the reader.
    - Problem or need: define it.
    - Solution: present it, how does it address the problem? Why is it the best
    option?
    - Potential problems.
    - Conclusion: restate your proposal’s benefits and call to action.
    Speech
    A speech is addressed to a listening audience, speaker wishes to make
    an impact, hold the attention and convince them of the idea.

    Tips:
    - Use a variety of techniques that help make your speech convincing.
    - Consider who will be listening to you.
    - Consider the angle you will take to best suit that group.
    - Be clear about your purpose: is it to persuade, inform, entertain, or
    welcome? Which form of address is appropriate for your speech?

    Steps/structure:
    1. Have a clear introduction: begin by greeting your audience, grabbing their
    attention, give one sentence summary of your speech topic and your point of
    view. Convince the audience that you have credibility by citing your
    qualifications. Briefly outline the key points you are covering. Explain the
    benefits, what’s in it for them? Why will they want to hear you?
    2. Main body: can be a reasoned argument, it will contain supporting
    paragraphs with topic sentences, supporting evidence and explanations.
    3. Conclude your speech by re-stating the main arguments using different
    words. The final sentence should be a clincher or call to action.
    4. Always maintain contact with your audience.
    5. Use rhetoric that is suitable to the audience.

    You might also like