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English Project GuidelinesEnglish Project GuidelinesWriting and posting a letterWriting and posting a letter
2012-2013 (2nd Term)English Project
1. Write a letter with a particular subject matter (see point #3) to your English teacher;
2. The body of the letter should be of a minimum of 100 words;
3. Four suggested types of letters are as follows:a) Letter of Applicationb) Complaint Letterc) Thank-you Letterd) Personal Letter
4. The layout of your letter and outer envelope is restricted to the basic style taught in class;
2012-2013 (2nd Term)English Project
5. The final work could be written, printed on A4 papers or sent to the following mailbox: [email protected]
6. Student’s name, class and student number should be presented clearly on your final work;
7. Submission date: On or before 5th April, 2013
8. Assessment weighting item: a) Content and Grammarb) Layoutc) Clarity
1. Sender’s name2. Return address
3. Date
4. Recipient’s name5. Title (if necessary)6. Inside address7. Salutation
8. Body of letter (at least 2 paragraphs)
9. Complimentary close10.Signed name11. Typed name
12.Enclosure (optional)
Full Block Format
Sample Letter #3Fill in the missing parts with the correct
expressions to complete the application letter.
Dear Ms. Roberts,
_________________________________________________________,which was advertised in the Columbus Daily on May 16.
_________________________________________________________,for nearly three years. I graduated from Dayton University and Imajored in business administration. _____________________________________________________________________________________,and I speak French fluently. If given the opportunity, I would bea valuable asset to you company.
_________________________________________________. I may be reached by e-mail at [email protected] or by telephone (740) 555-3416
I look forward to hearing from you.
I am interested in applying for the position of a marketing manager
I have been employed as a marketing manager
I am very experienced in managing a team and working in a collaborative environment
I would appreciate the opportunity for an interview
Sample Letter #4
Source:http://www2.elc.polyu.edu.hk/CILL/eiw/complaint_letter_constructor.htm
Sample Expressions for Social Letters
• A thank-you letter– Thank you for …– My sister and I want to thank you
for …
• To congratulate someone– Congratulations on (the
completion of your master degree).
– I am delighted to hear about …– I want to congratulate both of you
on …
Sample Expressions for Social Letters
• To make an apology
– I want to apologize for …– I am writing to tell you that …– I am sorry my words upset you.
– Please accept my apology for …– I am really sorry and will …
Sample Social Letters
• Please click on the link below to find out more examples of informal letter:
– http://content.edu.tw/senior/english/tp_tt/composition/letter/ex1.htm
Letter Writing Tips
1. Tips for Writing Thank-You Letters – Be enthusiastic and genuine.
– Write in a friendly, personal style.
2. Tips for Writing Letters of Apology– Apologize unconditionally. – Admit you were wrong.
Letter Writing Tips3. Tips for Writing Letters of Complaint
– Before giving a negative, start with a positive.
– Make a specific rather than a general complaint.
– Problems > Causes > Suggestions – Be well-mannered in tone. Don’t
threaten.
4. Tips for Writing Congratulations Letters – Congratulate the recipient for his
achievement, accomplishment, anniversary, new child, etc.
– Tell the recipient where you learned about the accomplishment.
– Add a comment.
you can write the return address on the flap of the envelope if their is no room on the top-left hand corner.
How to address an envelope?
1.recipient’s name2.address3.city/town4.state5.zip code6.country
Refere
nceJames D. McDuggan, DirectorAlumni Affairs, Columbia CollegeSuite 917275 Riverside DriveNew York, NY 110125USA