1. Business writing

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

3. 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

4. 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”

5. 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

6. Resources http://www.slideshare.net/hollykatharine/what-is-a-memo

7. Create a Business Letter
Task 1

8. 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.

9. Create a memo
Task 2

10. 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