1. 10/11/2013 AIM: How do we draft a business letter using word processing skills? Do Now: 1. 1. What type of information do you think is included in a business letter? 2. 2. Why would an individual draft a busine?ss letter

2. Drafting a Standard Business Letter

3. The heading gives the writer’s address and the date. A comma is placed between city and state. Heading

4. 234 South 3rd Street Drew, MS 38737 October 14, 2013

5. Inside Address The inside address gives the name and address of the person or company receiving the letter. The inside address gives the name and address of the person or company receiving the letter.

6. Dr. Robert Harris, Director Health Care Center P.O. Box 123 Drew, MS 38737

7. The formal greeting is always followed by a colon (:). Formal Greeting

8. Dear Sir: Dear Madam: Dear Mr. Harris:

9. The body states the purpose of the letter. Facts are given in a brief, logical way. Each paragraph is indented. The Body

10. When you write a business letter, make your message clear and brief. When you write a business letter, make your message clear and brief. The Body

11. The formal closing is followed by a comma. Only the first word is capitalized. Closing

12. The writer’s name is typed four lines below the closing. Signature

13. Yours truly, Susan Jones Susan Jones Sincerely yours, Sincerely yours, Susan Jones Susan Jones Susan Jones