BIT 302 Chapter 8 Writing: Message 5

5. Goodwill MessageThank you: Letter

Use your personal letterhead

Be sure to view the chapter 8 information in the textbook Goodwill Messages to see examples and content to assist you in this writing.

Goodwill Plan:

1) Be Selfless. You Attitude. Discuss the receiver, not the sender.

Do NOT begin paragraphs/sentences with I

2) Be Specific. Include special details rather than generalities

3) Be Sincere. Be honest and conversational.

4) Be spontaneous. Be natural, fresh, and direct. Avoid canned phrases

5) Keep the message fairly short.

SCENARIO

Either your employer or an instructor has complied with your request for a letter of recommendation for a scholarship or for a job position. Not only did you receive the scholarship/position, you owe thanks to them for always believing in you and for writing this letter of support.

YOUR TASK

Write a business letter thanking this person. Remember to make your thanks specific so that your words are meaningful. Add any real information (inside address, for sure!) is necessary.

This letter should be two three paragraphs in length.

_____/15 Thank you Letter (Personal message of good will)

Keyed on personal letterhead

Writing Plan Para 1/2: You attitude

At least two paragraphs