How good can you convince someone?

Yesterday in class we learned how to write a proper business letter, in order to send to companies so that they can take us seriously, and accept the business we have in mind.
In the end of this summative, you should think about how you are going to present your final copy, because it will count a fair bit towards your mark. If you hand in something that looks like you spent 5 minutes putting together, the chances of Mr.Case not taking you seriously is very high. However, if you hand in something that looks like you have put some effort into it to make it look the best in the class, it will be imprinted on Mr.Case's brain, and that's a good thing!
We are now in the process of learning how to write a proper business letter.
MLA means modern language association. A professional business letter uses aerial or times new roman as its font, and 10-12 font size. Once you chose the font size, try to use it throughout your letter, because it will look more professional and consistent. You should always start your business letter with the date on the left side of your page. *HINT: never put a date on your letterhead because then you would have to write every letter that same day and get them out to people!* After that, you should have the sender's address. Although, sometimes you don't need to put it because you already have it in your letterhead. Then it is, of course, the recipient's address. Then you begin your letter with a greeting, like Dear ''someone'' or anything else. Try not to make it look like the recipient is your friend, because that will not look very professional.
Writing a business letter is similar to writing an essay, however you only need three paragraphs instead of five. The introduction, middle and conclusion.
The introduction is to explain why you are writing the letter. It has to be written in a way that convinces the reader to read ahead, but also to attract their attention.
The second paragraph is the convincing part. You have to support the points you gave in the first paragraph.
And lastly, the concluding paragraph finishes off any other points or ideas, but leaves the reader thinking. Mr.Case has provided useful sites that we can go to, to look at examples of business letters. You can also go to google.com and type in business letters. Keep in mind that your business letter needs to be in MLA format. The proper way to write a business letter in MLA format is to either indent each paragraph or out space in between each letter, but never do both in one letter!
We have been assigned to write a letter to five people, using mail merge. try to convince them to use your product, and why it is good. Once you are finished with the letters, you have to print them to hand in, but also drop one off in the drop off folder, so that he can see you have used mail merge. Make sure you finish all your assignments, and if you are behind, try to get help because sadly, the assignments are due on FRIDAY, MAY, 29!!!!!!!
Good luck!
Bye.

- Peggy .