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Writing Section 10.1: Using Written
Communication For Personal Purposes
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Written CommunicationWe use written communication every day
EmailThank you notesPersonal business letters
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Casual EmailDon’t use all capsUse emoticons to reveal expressionsUse blind carbon copy (BCC) tag to send
forwards like jokes or chain letters
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Casual Email (cont.)Don’t believe everything people forward to
youPractice the 24-hour rule when you’re
upset
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Business LettersAt times you will need to send formally
written business lettersThe appropriate format will show you are
serious
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Letter FormatDateSender’s addressInside addressSalutationBody Closing salutation
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Certified MailWhen you need proof you sent a certain
letterFinancial mattersTo settle a dispute
You can track the progress of the letter over the Internet
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Certified Mail (cont.)For example: If you need to settle a financial dispute
within a certain time period, certified mail is proof of when the letter was sent and that it was actually sent
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Further ReflectionWhen is written communication more
important than verbal communication?What did you learn from this chapter that
you think will help with your written communication?
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Additional ResourcesWriting Email
http://jerz.setonhill.edu/writing/e-text/e-mail.htm
Proofreading & Editing http://www.lrcom.com/tips/proofreading_editing.htm
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