Letter

of 
Request
I. Definition

• A request is a letter asking the recipient to do something he or

she does not have to do, may not have time to do, or may not
want to do.

• Therefore, pay particular attention to the structure given for

each letter; these are time tested formulas for persuasive
writing that have been proven to work.
• A letter is an ideal medium for requesting a favor. Making
the request in writing allows the other person to think it
over in the privacy of her own home or office, without the
pressure of you standing there waiting for an answer, or
the potential for embarrassment (for both of you) if you
are turned down.
 Tips for Requesting a Favor

• Ask politely. Do not demand or threaten.

• Show the reader what’s in it for him/her. Prove your case

• Say exactly what you hope he/she will do for you

 Letter
of 
Inquiry
 Letter of Inquiry

• Sometimes spelled “enquiry”

• It is when business people write letters asking any

information or ascertain its authenticity.
 Types of letter of Inquiry:

 SOLICITED

occur most frequently when a business advertises its product or

service .
UNSOLICITED
if the recipient has done nothing to prompt your inquiry.

the sender requests information from a source believed to have

answer for a question, without an invitation to do so from the source

 Intership
 Jobs
 Parts of Letter of Inquiry:
1. Date
2. Sender’s Address
3. Inside Address
4. Salutation
5. Body Text
6. Closing “Call to Action”
7. Signature Block
8. Enclosure
9. Carbon Copy
 5 Components in Writing effective letter of Inquiry

1. Introduction
2. Problem Statement
3. Solution Strategies
4. Your Request
5. Conclusion