E-Mails Non-Routine Request 1 Worksheet on Non-Routine Requests - #1 A non-routine request needs to be persuasive and needs to include more support and details. You are in the final semester of your Business & Economics bachelor's degree. During the summer vacation, you are thinking about going to the UK to take a leadership course at Henley Business College. You know that you can apply for a scholarship from the UAE Government for this short course. However, you need to get a character reference from one of your current doctors. Write this non-routine request using appropriate and professional language and a specific and clear subject line. In order to write a polite request letter, the following guidelines for language should be followed: To: Dr. Clarisse Starling, starling@hongkonguni.ac.cn From: Subject: CC: Guidelines The language of requests 1. In the first or second sentence, make sure Here are some ways that routine request that you put the main point or subject of the begin: letter. This will draw the attention of the I am writing in response / regard to ..... reader immediately. Add any further details I would appreciate ..... for the reader later in the letter as necessary am interested in finding out ..... recently in order to complete your request. recently read an article / saw an advertisement regarding...... and I would like to know receive am writing to request 2. Be polite in the language that you use but Here are some phrases to state a request: do not use too descriptive or over-elaborate I would appreciate it if you could / would ..... language. Please send me this information as soon as possible. Could you send / give me more information about .....? Sorry for the inconvenience. I would appreciate receiving ..... 3. You should consider your style of writing when you are drafting a letter to someone in another culture. This is to be closer to the tone and formality of the writing in that culture. 4. Say exactly what you want and be specific. 5. Your closing should have a friendly tone in Here are some ways to close the request. The the last paragraph. last sentence does not have to be long. I look forward to hearing from you. I look forward to receiving this information. Thank you for sending us this information. Thank you