What are the Components of Business Letter ?
The Heading (The Retern Address) or Letterhead
Companies usually use printed paper where heading or letterhead is specially designed at the top of the sheet. It bears all the necessary information about the organisation’s identity.
Date
Date of writing. The month should be fully spelled out and the year written with all four digits October 12, 2005
(12 October 2005 - UK style). The date is aligned with the return address. The number of the date is pronounced as an ordinal figure, though the endings st, nd, rd, th, are often omitted in writing. The article before the number of the day is pronounced but not written. In the body of the letter, however, the article is written when the name of the month is not mentioned with the day.
The Inside Address
(12 October 2005 - UK style). The date is aligned with the return address. The number of the date is pronounced as an ordinal figure, though the endings st, nd, rd, th, are often omitted in writing. The article before the number of the day is pronounced but not written. In the body of the letter, however, the article is written when the name of the month is not mentioned with the day.
The Inside Address
In a business or formal letter you should give the address of the recipient after your own address. Include the recipient's name, company, address and postal code. Add job title if appropriate. Separate the recipient's name and title with a comma. Double check that you have the correct spelling of the recipient 's name.
The Inside Address is always on the left margin. If an 8 1/2" x 11" paper is folded in thirds to fit in a standard 9" business envelope, the inside address can appear through the window in the envelope.
The Inside Address is always on the left margin. If an 8 1/2" x 11" paper is folded in thirds to fit in a standard 9" business envelope, the inside address can appear through the window in the envelope.
The Greeting
Also called the salutation. The type of salutation depends on your relationship with the recipient. It normally begins with the word "Dear" and always includes the person's last name. Use every resource possible to address your letter to an actual person. If you do not know the name or the sex of of your reciever address it to Dear Madam/Sir (or Dear Sales Manager or Dear Human Resources Director). As a general rule the greeting in a business letter ends in a colon (US style). It is also acceptable to use a comma (UK style).
The Subject Line (optional)
Its inclusion can help the recipient in dealing successfully with the aims of your letter. Normally the subject sentence is preceded with the wordSubject: or Re: Subject line may be emphasized by underlining, using bold font, or all captial letters. It is usually placed one line below the greeting but alternatively can be located directly after the "inside address," before the "greeting."
The Body Paragraphs
The Body Paragraphs
The body is where you explain why you’re writing. It’s the main part of the business letter. Make sure the receiver knows who you are and why you are writing but try to avoid starting with "I". Use a new paragraph when you wish to introduce a new idea or element into your letter. Depending on the letter style you choose, paragraphs may be indented. Regardless of format, skip a line between paragraphs.
The Complimentary Close
The Complimentary Close
This short, polite closing ends always with a comma. It is either at the left margin or its left edge is in the center, depending on the Business Letter Style that you use. It begins at the same column the heading does. The traditional rule of etiquette in Britain is that a formal letter starting "Dear Sir or Madam" must end "Yours faithfully", while a letter starting "Dear " must end "Yours sincerely". (Note: the second word of the closing is NOT capitalized)
Signature and Writer’s identification
Signature and Writer’s identification
The signature is the last part of the letter. You should sign your first and last names. The signature line may include a second line for a title, if appropriate. The signature should start directly above the first letter of the signature line in the space between the close and the signature line. Use blue or black ink.
Initials, Enclosures, Copies
Initials are to be included if someone other than the writer types the letter. If you include other material in the letter, put 'Enclosure', 'Enc.', or ' Encs. ', as appropriate, two lines below the last entry. cc means a copy or copies are sent to someone else.
Explain the difference Full of Block Style and Semi Block Style
A semi-block (also called a modified block) style business letter is justified at the left margin with the exception of the return address (if not using letterhead), the reference line, and your closing, signature, and printed name. These are tabbed about one third to the right of the page.
A full block style business letter is all justified against the left margin, including the your return address (if not using letterhead), the reference line, and your closing, signature, and printed name.
A full block style business letter is all justified against the left margin, including the your return address (if not using letterhead), the reference line, and your closing, signature, and printed name.
Write the Examples of Full Block Style & Semi Block Style
Full Block Style
JERSEY CORPORATION
West java Street
Jakarta, N.Y. 20011 INDONESIA
Ref : YU19/NU9/S6
7 May, 2016
Messrs. Jungle sports
Managing Director
85 Jungle Street
Banten, INDONESIA
Dear Sirs,
We have to remind you that your account for jersey ordered on 7 May has not yet been paid. Discount cannot now be allowed.
You will remember that we went to some trouble to meet your delivery date, and we are sure that you would not wish to inconvenience us by delaying your payment
A copy of the statement is enclosed, and we shall be glad to receive your cheque by return.
Your faithfully,
Yokosa
Managing Director
Semi Block Style
Jakarta, May 7th 2016
Attention To:
Mr. Josh
PT. Media Online Jogja
Jl. Jati No. 22
Jakarta
Dear Mr.yokosa ,
I am a graduate student in Computer System at Gunadarma University, and I will be awarded anM.S. degree in July 2015. I am currently looking for a position related to Database/GraphicsPackage Design in the research and development department of a major company.
Before coming to Indonesia University, I designed, supervised, and completed a CAD system.The function covers vector, character and curve generation, windowing, shading, andtransformations.
At Gunadarma University, my research work involves Compilation of Relational Queries into Network DML. To enhance my background, I have taken some courses in computer graphics anddatabase, and I have experience in and an understanding of the design of databases. With this b background, I certainly believe that I am competent to meet challenging tasks and can make agood contribution to your company.
Enclosed is my resume, which indicates in some detail my training and experience. I sincerelyhope that my qualifications are of interest to you and that an interview might be arranged at your convenience.
Thank you for your consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely yours,
Nurhayati.
