This document provides tips for writing formal letters. It notes that when writing a formal letter, one should consider who the audience is and adjust the tone, vocabulary and register accordingly. The document also states that the purpose and type of letter should be determined based on why the letter is being written and what is being communicated. It provides an example format for a formal letter, including an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs addressing three bullet points, and a concluding paragraph. The document concludes with additional points about maintaining a formal tone without contractions or informal expressions.
This document provides tips for writing formal letters. It notes that when writing a formal letter, one should consider who the audience is and adjust the tone, vocabulary and register accordingly. The document also states that the purpose and type of letter should be determined based on why the letter is being written and what is being communicated. It provides an example format for a formal letter, including an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs addressing three bullet points, and a concluding paragraph. The document concludes with additional points about maintaining a formal tone without contractions or informal expressions.
This document provides tips for writing formal letters. It notes that when writing a formal letter, one should consider who the audience is and adjust the tone, vocabulary and register accordingly. The document also states that the purpose and type of letter should be determined based on why the letter is being written and what is being communicated. It provides an example format for a formal letter, including an introductory paragraph, body paragraphs addressing three bullet points, and a concluding paragraph. The document concludes with additional points about maintaining a formal tone without contractions or informal expressions.
General Tips: Whenever you’re about to answer a directed writing task keep these questions in mind:
Who are you and who is the audience?
This decides the tone, vocabulary and register of your writing. Why are you writing? This is the purpose. What are you writing? This determines the type and format of your writing. For every question, you will be required to elaborate and explain the three bullet points given. You must make five separate paragraphs: an introductory paragraph, three paragraphs explaining the bullet points and a concluding paragraph. [Note: An introductory paragraph can be merged with the first bullet point.] Format: Dear Sir/Madam, Re: Application for post of Chef [this subject part is optional]
I am writing this letter….
I look forward to your favourable response.
Thank you.
Yours faithfully,
Kelly Ralph Some points to take care of
Never use contractions
Always write full forms of the words Never write informal expressions like: “How’re you doing?” etc. Never write expressions like: “Yesterday morning”, “Last night”, when asked for the exact date or time. In the introductory paragraph, do not exchange pleasantries and do not be overly frank. Always end with a proper valediction (Yours faithfully, Yours sincerely, Yours obediently etc), your signature and full name.