📘 CTEVT Diploma in Geomatics Engineering
Survey Project Management – Chapter 4: Proposal & Report Writing Skill
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Every survey project — from topographic to cadastral to engineering surveys — must be formally proposed, documented, and reported.
Professional proposal writing and report preparation are essential skills for every surveyor, whether you’re applying for a project, submitting field results, or preparing official mapping documents.
Chapter 4 teaches you how to:
✔ Prepare a survey proposal
✔ Write a technical report
✔ Maintain structure, clarity, and professionalism
✔ Communicate findings effectively
✔ Present data, results, and maps properly
This unit is highly important for exams and real-world surveying jobs.
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📌 Overview
A proposal explains what you plan to do, while a report explains what you have done.
Surveyors regularly prepare:
- Project proposals
- Technical proposals
- Field reports
- Progress reports
- Final survey reports
- Maps, drawings, annexes
Understanding the structure and purpose of each document makes you a professional survey engineer.
🧠 What You Will Learn in Chapter 4
✔ Proposal writing basics
✔ Objectives of proposals
✔ English & Nepali writing proficiency
✔ Structure of technical proposals
✔ Basics of report writing
✔ Types of survey reports
✔ Structure and contents of a report
✔ Presentation skills
🗂️ 4️⃣ Proposal & Report Writing Skill
This chapter covers 8 important subtopics.
📄 4.1 Understanding Proposal
A proposal is a written plan that describes:
- What work will be done
- How it will be done
- What resources are required
- How long it will take
- What the expected outcome is
Purpose
A proposal is submitted before starting the survey project to obtain approval or funding.
Examples of Survey Proposals
- Topographic survey proposal
- Road alignment survey proposal
- Cadastral survey resettlement proposal
- Hydrographic survey proposal
- GIS mapping proposal
🎯 4.2 Objective of Proposal
A good proposal clearly states why the project is needed.
Common Objectives in Survey Projects
✔ To collect accurate topographic data
✔ To determine property boundaries
✔ To support engineering design
✔ To create a GIS database
✔ To prepare contour maps
✔ To update cadastral records
A strong objective increases the project’s chance of approval.
✍️ 4.3 Language Proficiency in Writing (English/Nepali)
Survey documentation must be:
- Clear
- Professional
- Technically correct
- Grammatically accurate
Key Points for Writing
- Use simple and precise language
- Avoid unnecessary words
- Maintain correct technical terms
- Use diagrams and tables
- Follow a formal writing style
- Write politely and confidently
- Maintain correct spelling & grammar
Surveyors must often prepare bilingual reports in English and Nepali for government use.
🧾 4.4 Writing Technical Proposal: Structure & Contents
A technical proposal has a standard structure used worldwide.
📘 Structure of a Technical Survey Proposal
1️⃣ Cover Page
- Project title
- Client name
- Contractor/survey firm name
- Date
2️⃣ Introduction
Background of area and need for survey
3️⃣ Objectives of the Survey
4️⃣ Scope of Work
Defines coverage, area, features to be mapped
5️⃣ Methodology
- Type of survey (TS/GNSS/UAV/Leveling)
- Procedures
- Accuracy standards
6️⃣ Work Plan & Schedule
Gantt chart or timeline of work
7️⃣ Team & Staffing
Roles: project manager, surveyors, assistants
8️⃣ Tools & Equipment
List of instruments and accessories
9️⃣ Expected Outputs
- Maps
- Reports
- Databases
- Drawings
- Digital files
🔟 Budget Estimate
Manpower, transportation, data processing, misc.
1️⃣1️⃣ Terms & Conditions
Payment mode, responsibilities, limitations
✔ A good technical proposal is:
- Clear
- Accurate
- Realistic
- Detailed
- Professional
📑 4.5 Basics of Report Writing
A report is a written document summarizing completed survey work.
Purpose
✔ To present results
✔ To document procedure
✔ To support decision-making
✔ To provide official records
Good Report Writing Qualities
- Clear structure
- Logical flow
- Accurate data
- Professional language
- Visuals (maps, photos, tables)
- Conclusions supported by evidence
📚 4.6 Objectives of Report Writing
Reports must:
✔ Communicate findings clearly
✔ Document field activities
✔ Provide data accuracy and reliability
✔ Help verify survey work
✔ Provide final outputs for clients
✔ Maintain survey transparency
📘 4.7 Report Writing: Structure & Contents
A standard survey report contains:
📄 Structure of a Survey Report
1️⃣ Cover Page
Project title, client, firm, date
2️⃣ In this Report
List of contents
3️⃣ Executive Summary
High-level summary of results
4️⃣ Introduction
Project background
5️⃣ Objectives
6️⃣ Project Area Description
Location, boundaries, terrain, climate
7️⃣ Methodology
- Control establishment
- Data collection steps
- Accuracy levels
- Instrument used
- Standards followed
8️⃣ Data Processing
- Software used
- Adjustment methods
- Error elimination
9️⃣ Results & Findings
Tables, maps, coordinates, drawings
🔟 Discussion
Analysis of accuracy and limitations
1️⃣1️⃣ Conclusion
1️⃣2️⃣ Recommendations
1️⃣3️⃣ Annexes
- Raw data
- Photos
- Field book
- Aerial images
- Maps and charts
🎤 4.8 Presentation Skills
Surveyors must present their work confidently.
Essential Presentation Tips
✔ Use clear slides with minimal text
✔ Include charts, maps, figures
✔ Speak slowly and clearly
✔ Know your data
✔ Maintain eye contact
✔ Practice before presenting
✔ Be ready for questions
✔ Use pointer/laser for maps
Good presentation converts your technical work into a professional delivery.
🧪 Practical Exercises
Try these:
1️⃣ Prepare a short proposal for a topographic survey of your college campus.
2️⃣ Write a one-page executive summary for a cadastral project.
3️⃣ Create a sample “Scope of Work” section.
4️⃣ Design a Gantt chart for a 5-day survey project.
5️⃣ Prepare a small report on any recent field practical.
🧩 Key Takeaways
✅ A proposal explains what you plan to do
✅ A report explains what you’ve done
✅ Good writing requires clarity and structure
✅ Reports must include methodology, outputs, and evidence
✅ Presentation skills improve communication and professionalism
📂 Download Free PDF Notes – Chapter 4
Useful For:
✔ Semester exams
✔ Proposal preparation
✔ Office-based survey documentation
✔ Internship & project work
🔽 [Download Chapter 4 PDF – Proposal & Report Writing Skill Notes]
📝 Practice Questions
🧾 Short Questions
- Define proposal.
- Write any two objectives of proposal writing.
- What is a technical proposal?
- Define report.
- What is an executive summary?
📚 Long Questions
- Explain the structure and contents of a technical proposal.
- Describe the structure of a standard survey report.
- Write a note on the importance of language proficiency in report writing.
- Discuss the objectives of report writing.
- Explain presentation skills required for survey project reporting.
💡 Study Tips
✨ Practice writing real proposals
✨ Maintain professional formatting
✨ Use diagrams wherever needed
✨ Review sample engineering reports
✨ Use simple and clear sentences
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