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Put the parts of the letter in order (A - E) and identify the main elements of the letter (1-5).

A. Dear Editor,

B. As WritersPress Inc. focuses heavily on high-quality web content, I believe my skills


and experience will make me a valuable part of the team. Should WritersPress, Inc. be
in the market for new copywriters, please consider me for any entry-level writing
positions that become available. I am also including my resume, which had more
details regarding my skills, experiences and interests.

C. My name is Jen Woo. I am a recent college graduate from the University of Wisconsin
with a B.A. in Journalism. WritersPress has a truly impressive portfolio of work with an
honorable mission to write for all people, no matter their background. Please consider
my request for employment on your writing team.

D. Thank you for your time,


Jen Woo
jenwoo@email.com
512-555-6789

E. During my time at the University of Wisconsin, I studied different aspects of journalism


and copywriting, including APA-style editing, long and short-form web content,
editorial writing and human-interest writing. I also took courses on content marketing,
including search engine optimization and search engine marketing. During my time as
an undergraduate, I also worked as a staff writer for the University of Wisconsin
student newspaper and interned with several local newspapers as a copywriter.
During my free time, I also earned an income as a freelance writer for several blogs.

Letter of intention – main elements

1. Greeting or salutation
2. Introduction (include your name, a summary of your background and your reason
for writing)
3. Body (include your qualifications and achievements as it relates to the job)
4. Call to action (politely express your interest in the position and company with a
specific action)
5. Closing signature

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