1. Writing a business letter
Parts of letter
Sender’s address
Date
Inside address
Salutation
Body
Closing
Signature

2. Sender’s Address
The sender's address usually is included in letterhead. If you are not using letterhead, include the sender's address at the top of the letter one line above the date.
Include only the street address, city, and zip code.

3. Date The date the letter is written
If it took several days, use date finished
Use U.S. based format (month, day, year)
Write out month

4. Inside Address The inside address is the recipient's address.
It is always best to write to a specific individual at the firm to which you are writing.
Ms. Versus Mrs.

5. Salutation Greeting Use same name as in inside address Use title
If reader is unknown, use “Dear Sir or Madam” or “To whom it may concern”

6. Body Left justified No indentations
Leave blank line between paragraphs
State purpose right away
Be concise
Include pertinent information to resolve issue

7. Closing Capitalize first word only Comma after closing
Leave four blank lines

8. Signature Type name four lines after closing
Space between is for your signature
If including any enclosed documents such as a resume, type “Enclosures” one line below

9. Font
Times New Roman
Size 12

10. Letter to mentor
Purpose of this letter is to thank your mentor for their assistance.
Be specific about something your mentor assisted with.
Invite mentor to presentation.
Send original to mentor
Copy of letter goes in portfolio

11. Letter to panel Give brief introduction of self and research project.
Brief summary of product
Thank them for sitting on panel
This will be the first thing in portfolio
Inside address will be:
NC Graduation Project Panel
Wayne Early/Middle College High School