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1. Presented By: TUZSHA MAE B. BONDOC Letter Writing

2. Definition of Letter Writing Letter is a written message. We write a letter to persons who are far away from us. We want to convey our message to them in a clear and forceful manner. 5/21/2014 letter writing 2

3. What is Letter Writing The exchange of written or printed communication. Writing letters is considered to be an easy thing to do. But very few write really good letters. A good letter should follow all the rules of good conversation and good composition. 5/21/2014 letter writing 3

4. Types of Letters Personal Letters: Personal Letters / Social Letters / Informal Letters written to Relatives & Friends . Eg : Invitations etc. Business Letters: Business Letters/Formal Letters written by the traders, firms, companies etc. for business purposes . Eg : Leave Letter, Ordering Letter etc. Official Letters : Letter of application, Letter to Government Officials, Letter to Newspapers, Job Applications, Recommendation Letter, Reference Letter, Termination letter etc 5/21/2014 letter writing 4

5. Letter Components The Writers Address The Date An Inside Address for the Recipient. A Salutation The Body of the Letter A Complementary Close The Writers Signed Typed Names. 5/21/2014 letter writing 5

6. Writer’s address Receipent ’ address salutation Body of letter A Complementary Close Writer’s signed Sample Letter 5/21/2014 letter writing 6

7. Letter Formats Full Block Format Semi Block Format 5/21/2014 letter writing 7

8. Layout of Letter Writing Semi block format Full block 5/21/2014 letter writing 8

9. Full Block 5/21/2014 letter writing 9

10. Semi Block Format 5/21/2014 letter writing 10

11. Some other types of letters are : Being Direct or Indirect: Good news message Use the direct approach Start your letter with the news the reader wants to hear Don’t postpone the opportunity to put your reader in the right frame of mind Then provide any relevant supporting details, explanations, or commentary Bad news message Use the indirect approach Start your letter with pleasant, positive words designed to put your reader in a good frame of mind Explain the situation End on a positive, upbeat not e 11

12. Some other types of letters are : Follow-Up Letters: A follow-up letter is a combination thank you note and Some times Inquiry. Complaint Letters Never send a nasty letter Avoid the following Name calling Sarcasm Insults Threats Anger Unflattering clip art Intimidating type fonts (e.g., all capital letters) 5/21/2014 letter writing 12

13. Thanks 5/21/2014 letter writing 13