Sample Letter With Contact Information In Chicago
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Welcome to the Purdue OWL Sender's Address. The sender's address usually is included in letterhead. Date. The date line is used to indicate the date the letter was written. Inside Address. The inside address is the recipient's address. Salutation. Body. Closing. Enclosures. Typist initials.
Include your name before your address and your email address or phone number so the recipient knows how to contact you. Include the date. Start with the most appropriate greeting. Use the most professional form of the recipient's name. Begin the letter with an agreeable tone. Open with the purpose of writing the letter.
How to format a Chicago-style paper One inch margins on sides, top and bottom. Use Times or Times New Roman 12 pt font. Double-space the text of the paper. Use left-justified text, which will have a ragged right edge. Use a 1/2" indent for paragraph beginnings, block quotes and hanging (bibliography) indents.
How to write a formal letter Introduction. Purpose. Tone and language. Layout and structure. Addresses and date. Beginning and ending. Paragraphing. Planning your letter. Try it yourself. Test your knowledge.
Start with Dear or even Dearest followed by the first name of the person to whom you are writing. In emails, you can also start with Hi (and the person's name)...
Open with a respectful greeting Regardless of the content of your letter, try to begin with a friendly and respectful greeting. Use the recipient's full name and open with a salutation such as “dear Miss. Adkins”, followed by “I hope this letter finds you well.”
First include your name, address, phone number, and the date. This information should be located at the top of the page, either in the center, or indented on the right side of the paper. You then include the name and address of the person to whom you are sending the letter.
“Dear” is the standard opening line for all letters, but it may not be appropriate in some situations. Most business situations allow this opening to be used, but if you feel it may not be appropriate, simply starting off with the recipient's name is a good alternative.
To send a message to the Mayor, email letterforthemayor@cityofchicago. Any comments, suggestions, letters, etc.
