ENG 1131 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Signature Block, Master Sergeant, Vagueness
25 Feb 2016
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Chapter 4: routine & good-news correspondence brian to | jan. 21, Identify all elements of a business letter. Use correct formatting & punctuation for letters & memos. Use direct approach in all forms of correspondence. Elements of a business letter: return address or company letterhead (= you the writer!) Writing to employer = use stationery w/ company letterhead: date. Personal business letters = address at top left of letter. Reader"s name, title, & company, & full company mailing address: salutation. Standard = dear _______, ; use person"s name & courtesy title (ex. Unknown gender = use first initial (ex. Dear d. sacks) or use m. to cover both genders: body. Vary spacing btw/ parts namely between letterhead, date, and reader"s name. Never use mrs. : complimentary close, signature & signature block. Simple ending = sincerely , yours sincerely , yours truly , yours very truly . Allow 3-5 lines for your signature underneath complimentary close.
