This document contains modules for a business writing course. Module 1 provides statements to revise according to the 7Cs of business letter writing and words/phrases to differentiate in meaning and appropriate usage. Module 2 identifies errors in sample business letter parts to correct. Module 3 provides a scenario for a student to write a letter of inquiry to a training specialist requesting a training schedule and registration for a communications course.
This document contains modules for a business writing course. Module 1 provides statements to revise according to the 7Cs of business letter writing and words/phrases to differentiate in meaning and appropriate usage. Module 2 identifies errors in sample business letter parts to correct. Module 3 provides a scenario for a student to write a letter of inquiry to a training specialist requesting a training schedule and registration for a communications course.
This document contains modules for a business writing course. Module 1 provides statements to revise according to the 7Cs of business letter writing and words/phrases to differentiate in meaning and appropriate usage. Module 2 identifies errors in sample business letter parts to correct. Module 3 provides a scenario for a student to write a letter of inquiry to a training specialist requesting a training schedule and registration for a communications course.
This document contains modules for a business writing course. Module 1 provides statements to revise according to the 7Cs of business letter writing and words/phrases to differentiate in meaning and appropriate usage. Module 2 identifies errors in sample business letter parts to correct. Module 3 provides a scenario for a student to write a letter of inquiry to a training specialist requesting a training schedule and registration for a communications course.
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Noces, Diana Teresa S.
ENGL 20043 BAPR 1-2D Prof. Belen Z. De Asis
MODULE 1
A. Direction: Revise the following statements so that they would follow the 7Cs of business letter writing. 1. It has come to my knowledge that you have an urgent need for a proposal. >> I want to inform you that you have an urgent meeting at 9:00 AM tomorrow.
2. The implementation of the procedures caused the introduction of confusion
amongst the members of the sales team. >> The members of the sales team were confused by the implementation of the procedures.
3.This is to request for your good office to give me a copy of your bank statements. >> May I request a copy of your bank statements from your good office?
4. I acknowledge the receipt of your email and I beg to thank you.
>> Thank you for sending me the receipt of your email.
5. I would like to express my interest in taking a vacation from May 1-7, 2022. >> I hope you will grant my request to take a vacation from May 1 to May 7, 2022.
6. There are fifteen agents who will be attending the Sales Conference which will be held on December 18, 2022. >> Fifteen agents from our company will be attending the Sales Conference on December 18, 2022.
B. Direction: Differentiate the words/phrases given below. Determine how they
should be used in business writing.
Advice - noun that means an opinion or suggestion meant to help someone
Example: I have no idea what brand of shoes to buy. I need to ask you for your advice.
Advise- A verb that means to offer suggestions meant to help or inform someone. Example: The health secretary advised the public to stay at home as much as possible.
Compared with- used to compare similar things.
Example: You are prettier compared with your sister. Compared to- used to compare dissimilar things. Example: I would compare your gorgeous face to a painting in museum.
Fill in- supply something that is missing.
Example: Please fill in your name and mobile number.
Fill out- to complete a form or survey with requested information.
Example: Please fill out the form with all the information needed
Fill up- to make something full.
Example: My brother filled up the drum with hot water
Follow-up- can either noun or adjective, means to describe an event or action
thereafter a prior event or action Example: The registrar asked the student to come back for a follow-up requirement.
Follow up- A verb that means to pursue an issue through a subsequent action. Example: The event is tomorrow afternoon but you still haven’t planned. I need you to follow up on that as soon as possible.
With regards to- to indicate the subject that is being talked or written about. Example: They have been circularized with regards to the new design.
With regard to- is a preposition that signals a reference to the subject of a sentence. Example: I am writing with regard to your recent order.
Advance- to make progress
Example: Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance.
Advanced- far on in time or course a man advanced in years.
Example: The century is advanced, but every individual begins afresh.
Please- take only one's own wishes into consideration in deciding how to act or proceed. Example: I hope you will please write to me from all the cities you visit.
Kindly- A kindly person or action is a kind one.
Example: Kindly do as you are ordered.
Irregardless- is a word sometimes used in place of regardless or irrespective.
Example: Use words correctly, irregardless of how others use them.
Regardless- without paying attention to the present situation; despite the prevailing circumstances. Example: I'll do that regardless of the consequences. Continual- happening repeatedly, usually in an annoying or not convenient way. Example: Continual calm reassurance should be given.
Continuous- marked by uninterrupted extension in space, time, or sequence.
Example: She was in continuous employment until the age of sixty-five.
MODULE 2
A. Direction: Correct the errors in the following parts of the business letter.
1. Sept. 10, 2021 >> September 10, 2021
2. very yours truly >> Very Truly Yours, 3. 12-12-2020 >> December 12, 2020 4. dear sirs >> Dear Mr. _____: 5. your very sincerely >> Yours very sincerely, 6. yours respectfully >> Yours respectfully, 7. your letter of november 16th >> Your letter of November 16 8. 168 evangelista st. >> 168 Evangelista St. 9. dear mrs. Dela Rama >> Dear Mrs. Dela Rama: 10. sincerely yours >> Sincerely yours,
MODULE 3
A. Direction: Write a simple letter of inquiry with the following details:
Scenario: You want to attend a training session of your choice from the list given by the HR department. Refer to the training schedule below. Purpose: You will write to ask for a copy of the training schedule and register in one of the programs. Receiver: Ms. Mary Joyce Bautista, Training Specialist Date Today:
August 6, 2021
Ms. Mary Joyce Bautista
Training Specialist
Dear Ms. Bautista,
I am writing to inform you of my interest in attending training session about
Communication in Business. I consider the training course because it could benefit me from my course which is Bachelor of Advertising and Public Relation I wanted to pursue. I am requesting for a copy of the training schedule and register in a said training program. I appreciate your time and consideration in this matter. I would be happy to discuss the details of the course with you at any time. I can be reached at 09300434491 or at nocesdiana22@gmail.com .
