《商务英语写作》课件students ppt (1).pptx

The Layout of Business Letters SOME DETAILS ABOUT THE LAYOUT OF THE BUSINESS LETTERS by Jessica Standard Parts of Business Writing Optional Parts of Business Writing 1.letterhead 8.reference 2.date 9.return/senders address 3.inside address 10.attention line 4.salutation 11.subject line 5.body 12.enclosure notation 6.complimentary close 13.copy notation 7.signature 14.postscript Subject line The subject line announces what the letter is about. Usually, it is placed one or two lines below the salutation. Subject: Proposed delay of the delivery Re: Proposed delay of the delivery In re: Invoice No.2221-b SUBJECT: ACCOUNT NO. 222 Body of a Letter the most important part of a business letter What is the purpose of writing the letter? What is the best way to start writing it? It should begin one or two lines below the salutation. 1.The opening paragraph introduces the letter and is relatively short(with one or two sentences). 2.The middle paragraph support the first paragraph and provides more information. Body of a Letter 3.The final paragraph usually serves as summation, suggestion or further request. THANK YOU