(writing a cover/application letter): In this exercise, students are requested to write a cover/application letter on the topic that the prompt below specifies. The letter should have all the required parts. It may follow any letter block format (Full block, Modified Block, or Semi-Block).

Write a cover/application letter in application for a vacant nurse or teacher or bank clerk position you have seen a posting about on one of the local newspapers. Make sure that the cover/application letter is yours, not plagiarized one. Plagiarized ones receive a score of Zero.

Independent Practice: (revising an application/cover letter) -- The following application/cover letter does not abide by application/cover letter writing guidelines. Rewrite it fully, applying proper cover/application letter format and content requirements.

Dear Mr. John

I am writing to apply for the engineer position advertised in your newspaper.

The role is very appealing to me, and I believe that my strong technical experience and education make me a highly competitive candidate for this position. My key strengths are many.

With a BS degree in Engineering, I see myself fit for the position, trust me bro. I also have experience too.

I can be reached anytime via email at Sam.Doer@liu.com or by cell phone, 01-1111111. Thank you for your time and consideration.

Sincerely,

Sami