Project 2: Introductory Letter (25 points)

Read chapter 15 (Workplace Letters) to complete this assignment. In addition, you might review
chapter 10 (Organizing for Readers) that discusses paragraph structure. In addition, I have
included some optional information on the basic business letter from the North Carolina
Writing Center website: http://writingcenter.unc.edu/handouts/business-letters/

 Worksheet: There is a Project 02 folder in Worksheets that includes a handout on How

to Write the Business Letter and Business Letter Format.

Instructions: Write a one-page business letter introducing yourself to Mr.Tangeman (I am your

recipient. Keep me in mind as you write: who am I, what do I care about, how much information
do I need, and what is the nature of our relationship?).

Format: You may use block or modified block format. Use Times New Roman as your font. Do
not use anything below a 11pt font size, and nothing larger than 12pt. This letter should be
single-spaced and will include only one line of white space between “body paragraphs.”

Content: Organize your response to these questions in any order you like, but be sure to answer
the following questions in your letter:
 Introduce relevant personal information.
 Describe past experiences (i.e., writing experience) that prepare you for
this class--academic and professional examples would be appropriate.
 Explain the role of this class in your career and educational plans, and how the skills
practiced in this course may be useful to you.
 Discuss what you expect from this class. For example, are there any skills, projects, or
writing assignments that are of particular interest to you? How so?

A successful Introductory Letter will:

 Conform to business letter format, including addresses for writer and reader, correct date
format, correct line spacing, and correct margin justification.
 Display professional tone and content.
 Illustrate an awareness of target audience.
 Organize its content logically.
 Use specific and adequate detail
 Demonstrate concision.

My address:
University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd-T2-339
Houston, TX 77004

PLEASE START YOUR ASSIGNMENT ON THE NEXT PAGE

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Yomi Sowunmi,
Houston, TX 77082
+1 862-215-2782
michshabba99@gmail.com

March 5, 2020

University of Houston
4800 Calhoun Rd-T2-339
Houston, TX 77004

Dear Mr.Tangeman:

My name is Yomi Sowunmi, and I am currently doing Bachelor of Science in Computer

Information Systems at University of Houston which is preparing me to work in relevant fields.
My curriculum comprised of courses like python programming, CompTIA A +, Software
Engineering, Networking and Linux has assisted me to gain profound knowledge in the field of
Computer Science. In addition to the above, I strongly believe in learning and sharing my
knowledge with my colleagues. “Knowledge parted is knowledge gained” has been my motto in
life.

My prior professional experience includes such as the Food Delivery Driver, Student
Ambassador, Student Tour Guide, and Petroleum Supply Specialist. I am currently working as
security officer where I have written reports of suspicious activities while patrolling. During
Study Tour Guide and Student Ambassador, I had been involved in writing works with great
passion and Excellency.

Writing is a truly important/necessary communication skill, through my experiences it is one of

the most important professional skills we can learn, teach and develop without this skill nothing
great will be accomplished. The process of seeking employment, gaining work experience, and
maintaining is a direct contribution to the growth one’s communication skills. Through the
teachings from this class, I hope to elevate my technical writing ability and learn new skills that
will further my professional career.

Through this class I hope to brush up on my general knowledge of letter writing, forming
cohesive and correct sentence structures and punctuations. I am looking forward to the business
plan assignments, networking and security plans as I wrote few reports and plans in past but due
to my lack of proper planning i.e. a proper business plan, are customer acquisition cost was to
great and I wasn’t satisfied with my writing skills . I hope not to repeat moving forward, so I am
truly looking forward to your instruction.

Sincerely,

Yomi Sowunmi