How to Write a Proposal (1) Writing a good proposal is a critical skill in many occupations, from school to busi-
ness management to geology. The goal of a proposal is to gain support for your plan by
informing the appropriate people. Your ideas or suggestions are more likely to be ap-
proved if you can communicate them in a clear, concise, engaging manner. Knowing how
to write a persuasive, captivating proposal is essential for success in many fields. There
are several types of proposals, such as science proposals and book proposals, but the
same basic guidelines apply for all of them.
