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11 E (BÖG/MTT/STN) date:

letter to the editor: checklist

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Name: _________________________
Reference line
In the reference line the title of the article is
mentioned.
Greeting
The letter starts with Sir/Madam.
Introduction
The 1st line begins with a capital letter.
The letter refers to the article.
The reason from writing the letter is given.
Main part
There is a clear line of argument.
Your opinion is stated in the letter.
Explanations of your view is given.
Your arguments are supported with evidence and
examples.
Conclusion
Finish with a concluding paragraph like
(re)state your opinion/position/a strong statement
summarize your findings
outline possible consequences
give your expectations from future articles on the
issue
suggest that the reader makes up his/her mind

Closing
The letter finishes with the author’s name and place
of living.

Language
The letter is written politely by using
 conditionals
 questions instead of statements
 the passive voice
The arguments are structured by using
 intensifying adverbs
 connectives
 subordinate clauses

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