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Task theme: Making a recommendation
Using the framework below, write a letter making a
recommendation. You may want to cut and paste this model into
your Microsoft Word program, then type your own information into the blank
spaces.
Then, remember to spell-check
and grammar-check in 'Word'
*If you prefer, as an
exercise, you may try to remember and rewrite the information outlined in
this unit's letter. Then, compare your rewrite with the
original.
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GREETING:
"Dear Mr./Ms __________," |
A brief BACKGROUND for recommendation
and statement of the recommendation:
"As you know, our office has recently
______________________________________________________
the different
stages of literacy. In keeping with this expanded
understanding of ______________________________________________________,
our office/I/our department would like to
recommend that
______________________________________________________." |
DEVELOPMENT:
Develop the background and reasons for the
recommendation:
"Our research has shown that
____________________________________________________
Since our office/department considers it of great importance for
staff/for our clients/for members______________________________________,we strongly recommend
that
___________________________________________________________________
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Mention an expert whose views support your
recommendation, or an example showing your recommendation can
work
"Like many experts in the study of ___________, Dr.
Mr/Ms_____________________ views
_________________________________________________________________.
OR
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Experts in the field of
__________________________________________________.
Therefore,
we recommend that
______________________________________________"
Restate a key point that supports your
recommendation
"As stated earlier, as it is of the utmost importance for
staff of an international organization to have an understanding of
the different cultures that comprise it and to gain an advanced form
of literacy, our office recommends that courses in "Advanced
Literacy" and "Intercultural Literacy" be made available and that
staff at all levels be encouraged to participate in them." |
SUMMING
UP:
provide a summary sentence restating your
recommendation and offering to provide more information
"For all of the above reasons, based on our latest research, our
office thanks you for considering our request and hopes that
favourable action can be taken on it. Should you need any
further clarification or information, please do not hesitate to
contact us. We look forward to your reply." |
CLOSING
"Yours truly, "
full name
job title |
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