1. You Have to Learn How to Write a Business Letter Someday! Why Not Right Now!

2. Things To Include In That Business Letter. Date Your Address Recipient Address A Professional Salutation. (No First Names) Body of the Letter. (Use Block Format) Closing. (Ex. Sincerely) Enclosures. (If included) Initials of writer

3. Sample March 16, 2001 Ernie English 1234 Writing Lab Lane Write City, IN 12345 Dear Mr. English: The first paragraph of a typical business letter is used to state the main point of the letter. Begin with a friendly opening; then quickly transition into the purpose of your letter. Use a couple of sentences to explain the purpose, but do not go in to detail until the next paragraph. Beginning with the second paragraph, state the supporting details to justify your purpose. These may take the form of background information, statistics or first-hand accounts. A few short paragraphs within the body of the letter should be enough to support your reasoning. Finally, in the closing paragraph, briefly restate your purpose and why it is important. If the purpose of your letter is employment related, consider ending your letter with your contact information. However, if the purpose is informational, think about closing with gratitude for the reader's time. Sincerely, Lucy Letter 123 Winner's Road New Employee Town, PA 12345

4. It is very important to be kind and courteous when writing a business letter. I would not suggest writing in any jokes or things of that matter which could be taken the wrong way. I would suggest having a peer review your work before you submit it so you can be sure its clear and concise. They can also inform you if the tone is to pushy or not confident enough. Do not let writing a business letter scare you, you will eventually get the hang of them and will be writing like a professional!

5. Works Cited: Purdue OWL. “Writing The Basic Business Letter.” The Purdue OWL. Purdue U Writing Lab, Web. 26 April. 2010 Purdue OWL. “Sample Letters.” The Purdue OWL. Purdue U Writing Lab, Web. 26 April. 2010