Workplace Skill: Writing a Letter of Inquiry
1st sentence presents the main idea The other sentences should relate to the main idea Letter should be brief and to the point All these factors add up a letter that catches the recipient’s attention Let’s review business letter forms
BUSINESS LETTER FORM
Solutions Techno-PÉdagogiques ELS 123 Lover’s Lane Oakville, ONT J3G 4F1 January 27, 2009 Sampro 288 Hudson Avenue Montréal, Québec H3A 2P6 letter head (or outside address)
inside address
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WHAT’S WRONG WITH THIS?
What is the topic sentence? #3 Reword it and place it at the beginning Which sentences do not relate to the main idea? Compose 1 or 2 sentences that do relate to the main idea
YOUR LETTER OF INQUIRY
1. Tell a manufacturer of weed-killers about specific concerns and questions you have about their product. 2. Decide on a company and ask about its products and services