Introduction
Letter writing by itself is an art. It Is also a social and business asset. The ability to write a good and perfect letter can be as useful as the
ability to talk well and the ability to maintain excellent inter-personal relationships. In business, effective communication through letters
saves much time, trouble and inconvenience. It promotes understanding as well as business.
Task
You have been offered a job that don’t fulfill your ambitions. However, It is always important to be gracious and polite when you reject an
offer regardless of why you are declining the job offer. Your task is to write a job rejection letter.
Process
Step 1: watch a video about writing a job rejection letter.(go to resource 1)
Step 2:Read about writing a job rejection letter (go to resources 2 and 3)
Step3: Write a job rejection letter and edit your work
Step 4: Read your letter in class
Resourcces
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn3Yx1A3HTo
https://www.thebalance.com/job-rejection-email-message-examples-2063004
https://www.indeed.com/career-advice/finding-a-job/how-to-decline-a-job…-email-examples
Evaluation
Evaluation
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Traits |
25 points |
25 points |
25 points |
25 points |
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Function |
Audience and purpose of the letter are strong and clear.
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Audience and purpose are present but could be stronger. |
Audience and purpose are less clear and weak parts remain. |
Audience and purpose are not clear. |
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Form & content |
Format of the letter is clear. Each major section includes all required information.
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Format is mostly clear. Each major section includes most required information. |
Format is confusing. Major sections are missing information. |
Format is hard to see. Major sections are missing information. |
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Effectiveness |
Letter shows a very professional appearance, tone and style. |
Letter shows an appropriate appearance, tone and style. Some inconsistencies remain. |
Letter shows a less professional appearance, tone and style. Several weaknesses need attention or revision.
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Letter does not have professional appearance, tone, or style. Much revision is needed. |
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Grammar & mechanics |
Writer follows all guidelines for spelling and grammar. Sentences are strong and varied.
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Writer follows most guideline, but some sentences are unclear, or contain errors. |
Writer follows some guidelines, but sentences contain multiple errors and are difficult to understand. |
Writer has difficulty following guidelines; most sentences contain numerous errors and cannot be understood.
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Conclusion
Congratulations! This webquest helped you to learn how to write a job rejection letter.