10/11/2013 AIM: How do we draft a business letter using word processing skills? Do Now: What type of information do you think is included in a business letter? Why would an individual draft a busine?ss letter

Drafting a Standard Business Letter

The heading gives the writer’s address and the date. A comma is placed between city and state. Heading

234 South 3rd Street Drew, MS October 14, 2013

Inside Address The inside address gives the name and address of the person or company receiving the letter. The inside address gives the name and address of the person or company receiving the letter.

Dr. Robert Harris, Director Health Care Center P.O. Box 123 Drew, MS 38737

The formal greeting is always followed by a colon (:). Formal Greeting

Dear Sir: Dear Madam: Dear Mr. Harris:

The body states the purpose of the letter. Facts are given in a brief, logical way. Each paragraph is indented. The Body

When you write a business letter, make your message clear and brief. When you write a business letter, make your message clear and brief. The Body

The formal closing is followed by a comma. Only the first word is capitalized. Closing

The writer’s name is typed four lines below the closing. Signature

Yours truly, Susan Jones Susan Jones Sincerely yours, Sincerely yours, Susan Jones Susan Jones Susan Jones