Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: The Basic Business Letter
This lesson from Purdue's online writing lab details both the parts of a business letter and the various formats for one, including block, modified block, and semi-block. Great resource for getting started writing a professional letter.
Colorado State University
Colorado State Writing Center: Business Letters: Format
This resource gives guidelines to how to construct the proper business letter format. Complete with detailed instructions and examples.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Creating a Business Letter Using Mail Merge
For this lesson, students will learn to use the mail merge feature of their word processing software. They will utilize the Internet for research, compose a business letter, and key the letter using mail merge. This is a Commerce and...
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Appalachian State University: Business Letter Format
A site that lists the most important parts of a business letter. Very detailed. Also includes labeled samples of how an appropriate business letter should look.
Letter Writing Guide
Letter Writing Guide: Letter Writing & Sample Letters
Click through links to learn how to write a business letter, a business email, and a friendly letter. Notes and sample letters for various types of letters are also available including complaint, interest, cover, apology, request,...
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Business Letter Writing
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart explains the basic parts of a business letter.
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Writing Business Letters: Business Letter Sample
A helpful example of what a business letter should look like. Also includes some general guidelines for the letter-writing process.
BBC
Bbc Skillswise: Writing a Letter
This Skillswise site focuses on letter writing. Included is a video about why it is important to learn about letter writing, fact sheets and worksheets for instruction, and quizzes on the information presented. The Skillswise sites from...
Teachnology
Teachnology: Lesson Plan: Thank You Mr. Restaurant
In this lesson students learn about the parts of a business letter and write letters to their favorite restaurants thanking them for their service. The letters are edited and then mailed.
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Writing Scientific Reports
This tutorial site provides links to articles about writing a scientific report or essay as well as to sample essays.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Parallel Structure in Professional Writing
A good reference to consider when writing professionally (as in business/technical writing). Includes brief structural examples.
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Online Writing Lab
A great resource for middle-school, high-school, and college writers, with worksheets, articles, model papers, and presentations that will help you with research, grammar, style, job-search and professional writing, and more. Includes...
Online Writing Lab at Purdue University
Purdue University Owl: Model for an Acceptance Letter
A brief example of an job acceptance letter. Good resource to use as a guide.
Other
Western Michigan: Writing Persuasive Messages
A comprehensive guide to writing persuasive and sales messages and letters. Includes information on requests, sales, letters that sell ideas, and collections.
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Write Express: Free Sample Transmittal Letters
This website provides samples of transmittal letters. After reading these examples users will have a better understanding of what a transmittal letter is.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: Snail Mail or E Mail Blast!
Students will use business letters and email to recruit professional members for the Career Technical Student Organization (CTSO) using the Chamber of Commerce member listing. This lesson plan is targeted toward Future Business Leaders...
The Write Place
Literacy Education Online
Literacy Education Online (or LEO) is a great place to start if you need help with your writing. The homepage is organized around kinds of problems or questions you might have concerning your writing. Find your problem, click on the...