PrefacePart 1 General Remarks on Practical English Writing 1.1 Definition of Practical Writing 1.2 Appropriateness and Accuracy 1.3 Features of Practical English Writing 1.3.1 Practicality 1.3.2 Reality 1.3.3 Certainty 1.3.4 Formality and Informality 1.3.5 Timeliness 1.4 Principles of Practical Writing 1.4.1 Clarity 1.4.2 Coneiseness 1.4.3 Coherence 1.4.4 Readability 1.5 Personal VS.Impersonal Constructions 1.6 Usage of the Past and Present Tense 1.7 Paragraph Coherence 1.7.1 Common Transitional Words and Phrases 1.7.2 Repetition of Key Words 1.7.3 Linking PronounsPart 2 Letter Writing 2.1 An Introduction to Letter Writing 2.2 The Look of the Letter 2.2.1 Letter Placement and Design 2.2.2 Letter Format 2.2.2.1 Block Style 2.2.2.2 Modified Block Style 2.2.2.3 Modified Semiblock Style 2.2.2.4 0mcial Style 2.2.2.5 Simplified Style 2.2.2.6 Memorandum 2.3 The Elements of A Letter 2.3.1 Letterhead 2.3.2 Date 2.3.3 Inside Address 2.3.4 Salutation 2.3.5 Text 2.3.6 Complimentary Close 2.3.7 Signature 2.3.8 Enclosure 2.3.9 Copy Notation 2.3.10 Postscript 2.4 Envelopes 2.4.1 FOr Business Letters 2.4.2 For Personal Letters 2.5 Folding & InsertingPart 3 Sample Letters and Illustrations 3.1 Invitation 3.2 Acceptance 3.3 Application 3.4 Cover Letter 3.5 Appointment & Interview 3.6 Employment Letter 3.7 Request & Inquiry 3.8 Refusal 3.9 Complaints 3.10 Adjustments 3.11 Apologies 3.12 Congratulations 3.13 Condolence&Sympathy 3.14 Get-Well Letters 3.15 Thank-You Letters 3.16 Recommendation 3.17 Letter of Introduction 3.18 Letter of Instruction 3.19 Sales Letter 3.20 Follow-up Letter 3.21 Welcome Letter