Create a Business Letter in MOS Word

Introduction

This WebQuest will show you how to create a business letter written in Word 2016.  The links will guide you through learning about business letters. Once you go through the process you will understand what it takes to create a business letter that you can use once you get a job in the business world. 

Follow the links to ensure you figure out your steps to write a great business letter. 

Task

In this WebQuest you will learn about creating a business letter in Microsoft Word 2016. In addition, you will learn the following key points:

 

  • What is a business letter and when is it used
  • Identify the 10 parts of a business letter
Process

https://www.solveyourtech.com/how-to-format-a-professional-business-letter-in-word-a-step-by-step-guide/

Step by step guide to formulate a business letter. 

Step 1: Set up Margins. Step 2: Choose a professional font. Step 3: Enter sender information. Step 4: Add date 

Step 5: Input recipient detail information.  Step 6: Add Salutation: (Dear).  Step 7: Compose the Body of the Letter.

Step 8: Closing and Signature (Sincerely) 

See the link on YouTube: 

https://www.bing.com/videos/riverview/relatedvideo?q=pcrearte+a+business+letter+in+word+step+by+step+you+tube&mid=EB0061C4640B751F72C3EB0061C4640B751F72C3&FORM=VIRE 

 

Evaluation

This rubric below will be used to grade this business letter project.  Please read through the rubric before you begin and after to assure you med the stated requirements. Copy and paste this link in the URL. 

https://www.rcampus.com/rubricshowc.cfm?code=K68B4W&sp=true#:~:text=iRu….

 

Business Letter Rubric
  Excellent

4 pts

 Satisfactory

3 pts

 Needs Improvement

2 pts

 Unsatisfactory

1 pts
Format

 

 

Excellent



Format is correct, including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.

Satisfactory



One part of the format is incorrect-- including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.

Needs Improvement



Two parts of the format are incorrect-- including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.

Unsatisfactory



Several parts of the format are incorrect-- including your address, date, inside address, salutation, body, closing, and signature.
Salutation

 

 

Excellent



A proper salutation is used in the correct place. Proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, and the proper use of the colon are all included.

Satisfactory



Missing one component from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.

Needs Improvement



Missing two components from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.

Unsatisfactory



Missing three or more components from the following: Proper salutation, proper use of title, proper capitalization of the name, or the proper use of the colon.
Body (Content)

 

 

Excellent



Body includes at least two complete paragraphs. A clear idea is stated in each paragraph and conveyed to the reader.

Satisfactory



Missing one component from the following: Body includes at least two complete paragraphs A clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.

Needs Improvement



Missing two components from the following: Body includes at least one complete paragraph. An attempt at a clear idea is stated and conveyed to the reader.

Unsatisfactory



Missing three or more components from the following: Body does not include any paragraphs; unclear or incomplete thoughts in letter.
Closing and Signature

 

 

Excellent



Proper closing and signature are included with proper punctuation.

Satisfactory



Proper closing and signature are included, but no punctuation is used.

Needs Improvement



Either closing or signature is correct.

Unsatisfactory



An attempt was made, but neither the closing nor signature are correct.
Spelling, Punctuation, Grammar

 

 

Excellent



Spelling, punctuation and grammar are completely correct.

Satisfactory



Spelling, punctuation and grammar are mostly correct (1 error).

Needs Improvement



Several errors with spelling, punctuation, and grammar (2 errors).

Unsatisfactory



Many errors in spelling, punctuation, and grammar. (Errors >2).
Conclusion

Great job!! You have taken the steps to create a business letter! As you can see from your resource links and article, writing a business letter is a good skill to have and being able to modify your letter to meet different situations will help as you learn to improve your communications and business writing skills in the future as you build your career. 

Credits
Teacher Page

Students will use Critical Thinking Skills, Problem Solving, and Decision Making using critical thinking skills to plan and make informed decisions using appropriate digital tools and resources. 

Students will meet the following criteria in this project.

Creativity and innovation students will take prior knowledge and expand on new concepts and developed by using new technology and other processes. 

Communication and collaboration skills developed and have the ability to collaborate with other students.  This will lead to the contribution of learning from other students. 

Research and Information Fluency, by applying digital tools to gather, evaluate, and use information. The end result will be a final document submitted to the teacher for evaluation.