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Writing Paper Part 2. Task Type: Proposal
| Content Should include a discussion of the three suggestions in the memo and include one original suggestion. |
| Communicative achievement Fairly formal. The tone should be fairly objective throughout. The Personnel Officer would be informed and would know which suggestion the writer thinks is best |
| Organisation Should have the layout of a proposal, with clear sections, perhaps with the use of sub-headings or bullet points. Should state the scope of the proposal in the first paragraph and use the final paragraph to make recommendations. |
| Language Language of opinion and comparison (weighing up arguments for and against each suggestion). Language of suggestion and recommendation for explaining final decision. Should not contain major errors that lead to misunderstanding or which irritate the reader. |
