There are many different formats for typing besides typical paragraph format. On of the more common is letter style. There are many rules for writing letters, especially business letters. For this assignment you will write a formal business letter complaining about a product that you recently obtained. But first, take a look at letter writing guidelines on the internet:
Writing Help Central---sample letter formats
For your letter, you will be assigned a product, problem, what happened, and action requested to be used in your letter. Part of the challenge of this assignment is creativity in trying to make all the parts work together.
Guidelines
--Must be in either Times New Roman or Arial
font, and set at 12 point.
--Work in “Print Layout” view!
--Length should
be 3/4 to 1 page
--Must be singled spaced, with double spacing between
paragraphs and after any lists.
--Must be in proper modified block format, as
shown in sample (see link below)
--Set margins at 1” on sides, and center
vertically
--Must be spell-checked and contain no red squiggly-line errors!
Your letter must contain the following elements:
1. Names/Addresses for you and the recipient
2. Date
3. Greeting
4. Introductory paragraph stating reason for writing
5. Second paragraph outlining the specifics of the problem and what happened to you as a result
6. Third paragraph requesting action with timeline
7. Closing, in proper format, with space for your signature.