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Edit
Checklist
Corrections and changes to what?
If you look at the draft letter
provided here, you will
see that many of the following things require checking [see
the draft letter first]:
- Spelling: You could use Spell
Check on the computer or a dictionary
- Grammar: Beware of the Grammar Check in Microsoft Word because it is often
wrong
- Tone: Imagine you are
the reader, how would you feel if you read this letter? Is this how
you want your reader to feel? Does it increase your chances of having
your request met?
- Irrelevant/incomplete/incorrect/false
information:
Have you been economical, but informative with your letter? Remember,
not too much, not too little! You might like to refer to point 6.1 to
remind you of the necessary details.
- Format/layout: You will probably find that there are many different ways you can
format your letter. The style offered here [See
an example] is only one example, but is quite commonly used.
Check with your teacher which format they want.
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