Preface Part 1 General Remarks on Practical English Writing 1.1 Defmition 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 Conciseness 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 W0rds and Phrases 1.7.2 Repetition of Key Words 1.7.3 Linldng Pronouns Part 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.. Modified Semiblock Style 2.2.2.4 Official Style 2.2.2.5 Simplified Style 2.2.2.6 Memorandum . The Elements of A Letter ..1 Letterhead ..2 Date .. Inside Address ..4 Salutation ..5 Text .. Complimentary Close .. Signature .. Enclosure .. Copy Notation ..10 Postscript 2.4 Envelopes 2.4.1 For Business Letters 2.4.2 For Personal Letters 2.5 Folding&Inserting Part 3 Sample Letters and I llustrations 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 3.22 Sensitive Letter 3. Belated Letter 3.24 Letters to Family and Friends 3.25 Love Letters 3.26 Letter to the Editor Part 4 SecretariaI Work 4.1 Itinerary 4.2 Interview Arrangement 4.3 Regulations and Rules 4.3.1 Regulations 4.3.2 Rules 4.4 Notice and Announcement 4.4.1 Notice 4.4.2 Announcement 4.5 Meeting Documents 4.5.1 Agenda 4.5.2 Minutes 4.6 Report 4.6.1 Informal Report 4.6.1.1 FeasibilityReport 4.6.1.2 Status/Progress Report 4.6.1.3 Test Report 4.6.1.4 Trip Report 4.6.1.5 Trouble Report 4.6.2 Formal Report 4.7 Proposal 4.8 Invitation Card 4.9 estionnaire 4.10 Miscellaneous 4.10.1 Telephone Notes 4.10.2 Schedule 4.10.2.1 Daily Schedule for a Boss 4.10.2.2 other Schedules 4.10.3 Statistias Part 5 Information an Pbcity 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Help Wanted 5.3 Homes for Sale and Rent 5.4 Directions 5.4.1 Directions for Medicine 5.4.2 Directions for Home Rems 5.4.3 Directions for Getting to Place 5.5 Menus 5.6 Recipes 5.7 Weather Forecast 5.8 Pubfic Signs 5.8.1 Traffic Signs 5.8.2 Packing Signs 5.8.3 General Signs 5.9 LosndFund 5.10 Corrections 5.11 Obituary 5.12 Birth Notice 5.13 Engagement Announcement 5.14 Lonely Hearts Introductions 5.15 Teaching Synabus Part 6 Legal Documents 6.1 AgreemensndCntracts 6.1.1 The Features of AgreemenndCntract 6.1.1.1 Mutual Conse]at 6.1.1.2 Offer andAcceptance 6.1.1.3 Voluntary 6.1.1.4 Consideration 6.1.1.5 Capacity 6.1.1.6 Legality 6.1.2 Elements of Agreement/Contract 6.2 Certificates and Credentials 6.2.1 Certificate of Honor/Recognition 6.2.2 Graduation/Degree Certificates 6.. Notarized Certificates 6.2.4 Other Certificates 6.3 Last Will and Testament 6.4 Power ofAttorney