Unit 5
Writing Exercise - Part 3
 

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Task theme: Memorandum asking to participate in a mission

Now, using the "skeleton model" below, insert your own information to write your own memo. When you are finished, you can cut and paste your work into Microsoft Word and complete it:


Paragraph 1: tell why you would like to participate in the mission (or other activity)

I am writing to let the Office of ___________ know of my interest in going on a peacekeeping mission/conference/ to ________________. I feel that my work experience and skills will allow me to contribute significantly to the tasks of the mission/conference/project, particularly in the area of _____________________________________
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Paragraph 2: tell why you feel qualified to participate and how you can apply your background and skills

Having worked for several years as ___________________________, I feel qualified to be part of the __________________________________. As you recall, _____________________________________________,I was part of an __________ advising on/working at___________________________ . I also performed similar tasks during the _______________________________.

Paragraph 3: thank the reader for considering your request/restate your hope to participate and contibute/offer additional information if needed

Thank you for considering my request to participate/ work on/go to_____________________________. I very much hope that favourable action can be taken on my request to _______________________ where I believe my professional background and skills can be put to good use. Please let me know if I can supply any additional information.

 
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