An example of a persuasive message?

Answer 1

1010 Any Lane

Anytown, OR 12345

January 14, 1995

Dr. Anyone

Department of History

Any University

Bexell Hall

Anywhere, OR 123456

Dear Dr. More,

I am writing to request a letter of recommendation. I hope that you remember me. My name is Eliza Doolittle, and I was a student in four of your classes: HIST 314, Spring 1993; HIST 448, Fall 1994; HIST 432, Winter 1994; and HIST 449, Spring 1994.

My final class project for HIST 449, History of Medicine, was a 30 page paper entitled,

"Medical History: The Germ Theory Enlightens a Dark Medical Past." My paper received an A

from you, and it was published in the college journal, Prism, that year. At the time, you

suggested that I might consider a career in the writing or publishing fields.

Well, the time has come for me to follow your suggestions. I have applied for an editorial

position with the McGovern/Hill Publishing Company in Chicago. The company has asked me to

supply them with three letters of recommendation. I would appreciate it if you could write one

for me.

McGraw/Hill wishes to know the conditions under which you knew me, your understanding of my

aptitude for writing, my qualifications to edit the work of others, my leadership abilities,

and anything else you feel pertinent. I have enclosed a copy of my resume to help you write the

letter.

McGraw/Hill would like the letter by the end of the month as I have an interview scheduled for

the first week of February. If you would, please send it to the following person and address:

Betty Butler

Human Resources Department

Any Company

Any streett

Anycity, PR 123456

Thank you very much for your attention to this matter, and I sincerely appreciate your efforts

on my behalf.

Sincerely,

Eliza Doolittle

Enc: Resume