The Business Writing Club

Stating your purpose

This is a useful formula for writing a simple statement of purpose for your papers.

01 Pick a generic opening phrase
02 Write your words a sentence or two each
Element
Description
Problem

Briefly state the issue or problem

Description

Offer a bit of detail (not too much)

Proposal

Offer a solution or suggestion

Request

Say what you’re asking for

03 Tweak your words and punctuation
Your purpose
Opening phrase→ Proposal→ Problem→ Description→ Request

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04 Read it back: does it work?