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Writing to Get Things Done


Please pick the frequency that would describe the extent to which you use the following in your correspondence.

In Your Opening Paragraphs

1) "We are in receipt of your letter dated . . ."

Rarely
Sometimes
Often

2) "We received your letter of . . ."

Rarely
Sometimes
Often

3) "Attached for your reference, please find . . ."

Rarely
Sometimes
Often

4) "Enclosed, please find . . ."

Rarely
Sometimes
Often

Additional Examples of Opening Paragraphs


In Your Closing Paragraphs

5) "Your prompt attention to this matter is greatly appreciated."

Rarely
Sometimes
Often

6) "If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me."

Rarely
Sometimes
Often

7) "Thank you in advance for your cooperation."

Rarely
Sometimes
Often

8) "We would appreciate your response to this matter as soon as possible."

Rarely
Sometimes
Often


Writing Process of Rambling Rose

9) Do you often compose your written communications at your computer as you're thinking it through?

Rarely
Sometimes
Often

10) Do you experience rewrites of your draft-from yourself and from colleagues-because your message is not clear?

Rarely
Sometimes
Often


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