What was the most important part of what you learned today?
The most significant lessons I picked up today are:
The punctuation colon is frequently used in the salutation section of business letters. The
format for the body is single-spaced with double spacing between paragraphs. When it also
comes to return address, the number sign shouldn't be included, there shouldn't be a
comma on the last word in the address and the name of the city shouldn't be separated.
Furthermore, the name that is put on the inside address should be used as the basis for
the salutation. Additionally, I've learnt that it is composed of three parts: the context, the
content, and the action paragraph. The context paragraph clearly states the topic and goal
of the letter. The content paragraph, on the other hand, provides specifics about the
subject and explains the reasons for writing in more depth. The action paragraph, on either
contrary, emphasizes action in the ending paragraph. I've also learned that when writing
our dates, we shouldn't abbreviate them. We can also type our name on emails or just our
initials on memorandums. Also, memos are direct communications with company
employees. There is no usage of a complementing close in this form of writing.
How is what you learned today connected to your previous knowledge?
The ones I learned today are very connected to those I learned in previous lessons. I
realized that if the components of a formal letter are properly presented, they leave an
impression on the recipient. It is critical to understand all of the components of a business
letter in order to use them effectively. The same is true for learning language tones and
registers. It has assisted me in determining the appropriate tone or register to use,
particularly when writing academic papers and letters. The lessons' precautions and new
learnings served as a wake-up call for me to focus more on what to consider when writing
letters, emails, memorandums, or any other type of academic writing. These new learnings,
in my opinion, teaches us on how to better connect with our audience's emotions, needs,
wants, and interests. I believe that the more you can relate to them, the more engaged they
will be with your content, and that by eliciting an emotional response from the reader,
readers can connect with a writer.
How will what you learned today help you in the future?
The lessons I learned today will help me create a more professional email or letter when I
apply for my dream job in the future. These will be my guide when I need to create an
email for other companies with whom I will be negotiating in the future. I can also apply
what I've learned to lend a hand to others who are unable to learn such topics in school.
Also, when I start my own company, my knowledge on writing memorandums will help me
provide or request information from people in my organization. I believe that it is critical to
carefully consider the memo's main point and who should receive it. A memo written clearly
and in a friendly and professional tone eliminates the possibility of misinterpretation.