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Re: Heading

Grammar Geek — Thu, 25 Oct 2007 02:46:16 GMT

You are talking about what you would put in the subject line of a formal letter?

You don't need the article in the subject line.

However "Grant Request" seems like a more suitable subject line.

Re: Writing to your teacher

spinnaker — Tue, 26 Apr 2005 15:54:28 GMT

Hi
I don't know, I think you should write a formal letter, that comes better in my opinion...

HP: It's my first article and my English isn't so good / bad, but I hope you understood it

Writings in english

camy — Wed, 15 Dec 2004 22:30:39 GMT

lately I have been looking for rules on writing letters,essays, reports, articles and reviews in english on the net, and I could find only formal letters and essays... So can you tell me the rules you know regarding these subjects?( I am not asking for rules to write professional reports, just general rules)

Re: Help with formal letter to a university

Grzesio — Mon, 29 Nov 2004 22:18:02 GMT

Hello again:]

Here comes a behindhanded update:
I'd obtained all necessary info and prepared some background for my UCAS application form I'm working on presently.

I have to write a Personal Statement in which I'll have the chance to explain my reasons for applying. You know how crucial a good PS is and so you'll probably understand why I've chosen to use your mental and lore resources ;p.

Anyway, my space is very limited (template available on www.ucas.com/getting/apply05/ along with some technical instructions) and I have so much to pass on;].

Although the form is up to me the brochure "How to apply" specifically points out what I would want to write about:

* Why do I want to study in the UK?
* What evidence do I have to show that I can complete a higher education course taught in English?
* Have I had a position of authority or used my communication skills in any activity?

* Why I have chosen the courses I've listed?
* What interests me about chosen subjects? ("Include details of what you have read about the subject")
* What career plans I have after I complete my course.
* Any job, work experience, placement or voluntary work I have done, particularly if it is relevant to my subject. ("You may want to give skills and experience you have gained from these activities")
* Any involvement in widening participation schemes such as summer schools or mentoring activities.
* Involvement in master classes or other Gifted and Talented programmes.
* My future plans.
* Any subjects I'm studying that do not have a formal assessment.
* Any sponsorship or placements I have applied for.
* My social, sports or leisure interests.

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I have pointed out some of my prior attainments:
1. After one semester in my elementary school I have been promoted to higher class and considered a gifted kid;].
2. I had the best overall average of lower high school grades (5, 4 /6) of my school.
3. In high school I was approached by a newly-created periodical "LOL". I still write articles for them on a regular basis and they consider offering me a post of their younger correspondent from London.
4. I am a creative script-editor for a movie "300 minutes" that currently is being developed by young independent artists connected to milieu of "Lodzka Szkola Filmowa" (the best and most renowned polish drama school)
5. I have been attending summer courses at British Council's school English for You in Hastings where I have obtained second best score;].
6. I was a successful head of the Students Government (in the most difficult term of office in my entire high school history)
7. Now I'm a chairman of the European Club...
8. ...from which I have been awarded a place on an international exchange program with young students from Carcasonne (France) but unfortunately I haven't had a chance to go because I've lost my passport (and it was before Polandâs accession to EU).
9. Alongside my professors and friends I have been a part of a team that obtained a "Szkola z Klasa" title for my school in a social effort to raise the standard of education in Poland. The campaign was held under patronage of "Gazeta Wyborcza" (the most respective polish daily); The Polish-American Freedom Foundation and under honorary patronage of the Polish President.
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The thing is - I don't know how to start, with what I should begin? Furthermore: the list I have compiled makes up roughly for the 2/3 of my avaliable space in the template.

I know that it isn't a designed topic for essay writing, however; you know my case quite well. I'm looking forwart to any words of advice;].

Bye,

Re: Dear Julielai/ Mountainhiker,

MrPedantic — Wed, 17 Nov 2004 08:44:56 GMT

Hello Luve

I've made a few changes, in bold, which I hope will help:

1.Bad news spreads faster and further than good news. Generally, people get things right more often than they get things wrong. They take care to get things right themselves, and try to avoid mistakes, but they do enjoy listening to other people's bad news. When dealing with unhappy customers, companies should write a letter that explains the situation and makes the problem clear. It helps to include gifts or to make other benefits available to customers.

2.I do not think it a good idea for a company to announce either good or bad news directly to its employees. Workers may become demoralized [you can also say 'demotivated'], and misunderstandings may arise among employees. This is likely to slow down progress in the company.

3.Indirect message delivery is better than the direct method. However, in some cases, I prefer to communicate in a direct way, if it is more appropriate. For example, if you are angry or want to give someone bad news, putting it in writing is an ineffective method. Face-to-face contact or a direct message is a better choice.

4.United States companies are more reluctant to say sorry to consumers than Japanese companies are. Apologies should be offered whenever products or services that companies provide have affected or influenced the customer adversely. Letters of apology should be sent wherever companies are keen to maintain a long-term relationship with important customers.

5.I would use only the plain stationery,

[which is formal and standard in communication such as the complain letter in the ethical issue in the book.] This I don't understand. Do you mean:

'...for formal letters and standard replies such as the complaints letter in the 'ethical' section of the book'?

6. People are different. Every writer has his or her own style. However, they all have a common purpose: to communicate the matter in hand in the best way they can. To recommend one particular style of writing is therefore not practical.

7.I agree with the statement by writing expert William Zinsser that plain talk will not easily be achieved in corporate America. Clear and concise documents in a conversational style are more appropriate than plain talk.

8. Writing in the business world must be clear, concise, and easy to read. All information should be presented in a conversational style. Customers do not want to read a complex or vague message that is difficult to understand.

9.[There are few reasons that make the difference between the routine and the complex document.] I don't understand this sentence.

Routine documents may proofread immediately on completion. However, complex documents should be proofread after an interval.

10. Lisa, an interim editor, should revise the presidentâs article with his permission.
[and her comment over her proofreading before start her editing that pompous article.] I don't understand this. I would avoid calling the president's article 'pompous', even if it is.

MrP

Re: Is there any one could help me to review my motivation letter?

faux_air — Thu, 28 Oct 2004 13:05:33 GMT

Hi, It is a new one.
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Dear Sir or Madam:

I am applying for the Engineering program (Diplome d'Ingenieur)at a member institution of N+I.

I graduated in Automation with a bachelor degree in 2003 from the university of Science and Technology. My study focuses on Control Theory, Distributed and Process Control. Besides, I also had experience in SCM Programming and Communication in Graduation Project. After study, I worked in LG Electronics at their Monitor factory to coordinate with the foreign customers and oversea sub-factories for new products development planning and production process quality control. Through my study and work, I became passionate to learn more in analyzing and design automatic control process.

Automation is fascinating and useful to research because it creates modern manufacture systems with less labor but higher efficiency. It can achieve a speed and veracity human cannot exceed that is very helpful for mass production. Moreover, automatic controlled industrial robots are used to work in dangerous environment instead of human. With the development of global industry, automation is becoming more and more important.

France is a rapidly continual growing industrial country. Its high technology in aeronautics and engineering keep benefiting the whole world, which are highly valuable to study. Meanwhile French unique and systematic advanced engineer education will not only make students acquire a good knowledge of engineering, but also command well through variously practices. The beautiful French and the multi-national environment in France are also attracting me strongly from a very young age.

I believe the study in France through N+I Program is valuable and suitable for me. Because the special service and transition semester arranged by N+I will help me to melt in study and local life smoothly. After graduation, I have confidence that I will fulfill myself as a professional engineer as I envision.

Thank you very much for your consideration on my application. If have any comment, please contact me freely. Iâm looking forward to your positive response

Sincerely yours,
Cheng Ying
(Address)
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1) I feel not good on the paragraph descriping the importance of automation. it feels a little out of the goal of the article but no matter I delete which sentance, it will feel poorer.

2) Is the last paragraph too simple?

3) What is the format of a formal letter? where can i find it in this forum?

Thanks! if any comment, just let me know pls. I will rewrite until u feel satisfied:)