Business writing

Examples of business writing Resume Letters Emails Reports Memos Manuals Presentations Contracts or proposal Any written communication used in the workplace

Business writing tips Focus Guidelines and format To the point Accuracy Proofread Time management Focus: purpose and your audience Guidelines and format: follow templates to this type of document; Use organization features available in the software you’ re using; Format pages Accuracy: research using multiple resource from appropriate authors proofread: commonly misspelled words and those commonly mistaken for each other

Business Letter A letter to a business to a person OR A letter to a person from a business Block formatting Refer to picture for spacing details Size 10 or 12 font May have a letterhead Margins 1”

Business memo Also know as a memorandum Within organization communication Brief To a group or individual Block formatting Single spaced Size 10 or 12 font May have a letterhead Margins may vary Informal Non-sensitive information Direct and business tone No salutation or closing

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Create a Business Letter Task 1

Write a letter to a restaurant manager, complaining about the poor service you have received when you went out for dinner with your family. 3 paragraphs Describe the problems encountered. Remember to include all the elements of a business letter (e.g. heading, date, inside address, salutation, closing, signature) You are writing this letter. Therefore include your address in the heading of the letter. The content of the letter should be professional and business-like. Pay attention to spelling and grammar! Have someone proof-read you document to ensure there are no errors.

Create a memo Task 2

Create a memo task Create a memo using a template or by referring go the example in MS word about one of the following topics: To teachers about an upcoming field trip looking for teacher chaperones To students about a community event being held on a PA day To staff and students that the gym will be closed for a week because the folding wall is being repair Your choice