(OF L4 Writing Skills

Introduction
- Letter Writing
Devcloping (V or Resume
Resume
r Differences between a CV and a
Note taking and note making
Elements of note taking and note making
Introduetion
pressing: however
Nobody can deny the fact that. the need to write is apparent, crucial and very ineitable
there are some things we have to put into cognizance belore we embark on the
business of writing.
writing just for the sake of
We have to nurture the idea of writing for the sake of knowledge, not
strategies and steps
writing and not for the sake of certificate. There are so many lactics, plans,
academically. These steps
which should be taken in order to realize our dreams of writing
include:
out of our memory.
1- Think deeply: and trying as much as we can to bring out the best
we read, there are a lot of
2- Read well and critically: out of what we read, inside what
to
things unexplained, a lot of things to elaborate, things to replicate, many things
them.
and use
criticize and many things to develop and extend. We must pick them out
There is no way we can write without reading. We will only be joking.
Don't ever take it upon
3- You can write; you have to agree that you can! Yes you can!
yourself that you can't do it. If you do that, you kill yourself and you will not ever make
it. Take it as achallengeand you will one day have thousands of bookspublished.
4- Interact with others; Ask questions, advice, and look for their opinions.
5- Jot down; make sure you jot down whatevcr picce of ideas you have, ask your teachers.
and check for references. google and youtube!
6- Make your ideas precise systematic and logical; When you jot down the pieces of
information try and make it precise, logical and systematic. Interact with your friends to
know whether what you think individually also makes sense to them. Then go ahead. no
retreat no surrender.
7- Among us, there are others who are your senior colleagues. It is necessary. they must
have some papers already published, ask them. talk to them. write and let themn correct
your mistakes.
some
8- If it is possible. We can even have an interactive session. where those who know
island of
manis an
tactics and have some tips can help. interact and help cach other. no
his own. We all nccd one another to progress.

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others, Vou can go ahead jottin. consulling. interacting and
10- When you write, o0
and start writing, but discussing your idcas with
that is not the end
must also pive it o othecrs to
there; lou may be called a "writer." The sce, read
litle you underrate and cdit it for you.
from
highly invaluable Can
become so huge and
|-Expect and accommodate criticism. Crities should
lo your Write ups. always be wclcomed, they add value
12 Devclop your ideas over time.

- Letter writing
Ihis is a form of writing that is frcquently uscd by different individuals through
different
means. With the advent and advancement of new technologies, other means are used to send
messages from one person to another. However, letter writing is still very effective esDecial iy
in formal settings. Lclter writing is an esscntial skill. Despite the prevalence of emails and
text messages, everyone has to write letters at some point. Letters of complaint, job
applications, thank you letters, letters requesting changes or making suggestions.
How to write a letter

Writing aletter can be casy if you follow some few simple rules. Take your time and think
These
carefully about WHOyou are writing to. Many things are involved in one single letter.
are; Heading/address, Body, Closing and Signature.
The body;
First Paraghraph
writing to youin order to.....
Why are you writing to WHO..... Iam
Explain who you are are....
Bepolitc
Be straight forward.

- Second paragraph depending on the naturc of thc letter.

paragraph
You can have more than one
paragraphs, because sometimes long paragraphs are boring
arrange
Be carcful about who to
secondly, next, furthermore.....)
to read.
Usc connectives (I'irstly.
things raised, eg Ifirmly believe that...
survey, S4°6 of students
are
own opinion on the recent school
Give your your arguments, eg,
in the
to back up
Use facts
wellmotivated to learn.

Lastparagraph cg. Tosun itup..... lastly finally

concluding aragraph.
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Address to
forward
Be coneise and straight
writing, the writer must
Inevery form of letter
Be legible spacing of letters
Have a consistent size and
Show flow and movement
Show a confident personal style

receiving a handwritten letter?

What's sospecial about reader can take
They have a charm of their own. A
Handwritten letters are very
special things.
keep letters to rcad again and again. You can
you want to say. You can Responding by letter is very ifferent to the
time to think about what dreams and thoughts. schools, as students
admirethe handwriting: sharcor an cmail. Letter writing is very important in attain one of their
immediacy of a text message or another in the University, for themn to
letter different purposes.
are required to write one Lettcrs are required al different times and for
academic nceds or another. ministries,schools, universities, clubs, companies ctc.
Letters are written at home,
regarding the letter. This include:
Think about various issues
Address business orprivate?
formal or informal?
Grecting
Style of lctter friendly or business?
What is the message?
Howdoes the letter end?
Writing
r Types of Letter
are formal und intomal letters 0ther tonns ot
divisions of letters. These
Thcrc are two main
letters include:

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. Relerencc letter
. l ellerof congratulation
Apology letter
\1ak1ng appontments
Ihank you letters
Ietters showing how much you appreciate someone
Letters of complaint
Letters to newspapers and magazines

Formal letters

These are sometimes known as business letters. They are written in a strictly formal style Such
times
letters arc alwayS written on anormal sheet or an A4 sheet of paper. It can be folded three
of a busincss
So that the address to which the letter is being sent can appear in the window
envelope. The layout is always the same.
r Structure:

The senders address is put at the top right hand side

Include telephone number and email if available goes on the left hand side below the
The address of the person receiving the letter
sender's address
titles Miss, Mrs. or Mr. if vou know the
The date
Grecting Dear Sir or Madam. You can use the
writing
name of the person to whom you are
The message
Complimentary close Yours faithfully or Yours sincerely
letter knowS
Signature
name in block letters (this is to ensure that the person receiving the
Write clear)
exactly who hassent it. Signatures may not be very

Informal letters

or people you know very well.

These are letters to friends and relations.
Structure:

on the top right hand corner of the page.

The sender's address should always appear
if available
Include telephone number and email can be uscd depending on how well
you
There are several variations that
Greeting - Greetings
know the person: Dear Talle. Hi John. Love. lots of love. With thanks.
Complimentary closc short comment, for example
See vousoon

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ips for writing good letters
Make sure that hey are well written. It can be very annoying lor someone to naVe to
struggle to read handwriling. Always useyour best and clearest handwriting
Make sure all your contact details are clcarly written down at thetop of the letter. Ifthey
arc not, hen you might not get a reply. The correct address is essential
Think about what you want to say. If nccessary make some notes on a separate sheet of
paper first. This willcnsure that you do not forget anything.
Think about to whom you are writing the letter. Use the right style of writing and
language formal or informal, business like or friendly.
TLay out your letter using paragraphs. This makes it easier for the reader.

º Some other forms of letters;

Thanks you letters

lots of ways: thanking organizations for
Thank you letters arevery important and can be used in lovely time.
hclping.thanking people for hclping you, thanking someone for a
Letters of invitation
you feel very
hand written letter asking you to a party or a spccial event makes
Receiving a
special.
Letters of complaint
lodging a complaint about an annoying issuc. If someone is not happy
It is als0 an official letter
by a letter to the management.
other people, he can writecomplaint.
about a situation or a trcatment This form of a letter
other hcad of aparticular setting and forward a
authorities or any media house, hotel ete.
in places such as; university, hospital. bank, company,
is used
Cover letter
for further clarification It
attached to another document, parcel or something else.
Thisis a letter something that it is attached to.
always shed more light on
magazines
Lettersto newspapers and
any one who hapncns to ret it Ihe
that are directed at a wide audience Sometimes people are so
These are letters through the post
gets a direct letter back opinions
sender normally never a magazine that they want to express ther
appeared in
interestedin aletter. which has magazincgiving theircomments
letter to the
So they thenwrite a
 (lnd Resunnes

WLC umcului Vite, which mcans

he lud oul over (wo or course of life in Latin) is an
more papes, and it contains a detail about in-depth document that can
allanment, prolession, skills ctc. The CV covers your achievements,
your cducation as well as cducational
CCOplishments like publications, awards, honors ctc. The document tends to be any other
chronologically and should make it casy to get an overview of an organized
carcer at once. A CV is static and does normally individual's full working
Acurriculum vita (CV) is a
change at once as a result of different positions.
comprehensive statement emphasizing: professional qualifications.
cducation, experience, accomplishments, activities, spccial qualifications, awards and the likes.
r Guidelines for
Preparing a CV
The order of topics in aCV format is flexible.
Arrange sections to highlight strengths for the position you are secking.
Elaborate on accomplishments and skills within categories.
TList items within cach category chronologically, the most recent appearing iirst.
Include additional headings when appropriate to reflect certifications.
workshops/training, languages, book reviews, ctc.
Present information in an casily accessible and attractive style.

Aresunme is a straightforward, concise and succinct document usually not longer than one page.
The intended reader of aresume is not cxpected to spend much time reading it.
Differences:
As slated, three major differences between CVs and resumes are the length. the purpose and the
layout. Aresume is a brief sunmary of your skills and experience over one or two pages, aCV is
more detailed and can stretch well beyond two pages. Resume is used to suit a particular
position, while CV is more gencral and detailed.