Technical Writing · Unit 4 · 4 hrs
Brief Correspondence
Exam-focused notes for Brief Correspondence (Technical Writing, CSC379): what the TU syllabus asks and how it has actually been tested, with 9 solved past questions from this unit.
What this unit covers
- Introduction
- Introduction to Text Messages
- E-mails
- Memos, and Letters
- Audience
- Prewriting
- Formatting
- Composing the Message
Memos, and Letters
You are now studying IT in a reputed campus under Tribhuvan University, Nepal. The campus has a well-equipped computer lab. You remember the school where you completed your secondary-level education. Most schools in Nepal have only a couple of desktop computers. You want to donate about a dozen computers to the school by raising funds. Write a letter to the Chief District Officer requesting him/her to permit you to collect donations. Include the specifications of the computers and the price list with the letter.[10]
This question tests formal letter writing skills. A formal letter to a government official (Chief District Officer) must follow proper format: sender's address, date, receiver's address, subject line, salutation, body paragraphs, complimentary close, and si...
Full solved answer →Imagine you are the manager of a company. You need to inform your staff that a new product is being launched on the occasion of New Year. Prepare a memo so that your staff understand and execute your plan. [5]
--- --- Organization Name: TechVision Enterprises Pvt. Ltd. Address: Kathmandu, Nepal Date: December 28, 2024 FROM: Rajesh Sharma, General Manager TO: All Staff Members RE: Launch of New Product on the Occasion of New Year --- This memo is to inform all sta...
Full solved answer →The Board of Directors of your company Nepal Distillery Ltd. has passed a proposal on providing bonus and incentives to all the employees. As a secretary of the company, you are responsible for informing the staff about the decision taken by the board meeting. Write a memo informing about the recently taken decision. [5]
--- --- Nepal Distillery Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal Date: 2081-03-15 (June 29, 2024) FROM: [Your Name], Secretary, Nepal Distillery Ltd. TO: All Staff Members, Nepal Distillery Ltd. RE: Decision Regarding Bonus and Incentives for All Employees --- This memo is t...
Full solved answer →Requesting him or her to increase incentives for the hardworking employees, write a letter to your employer. [5]
--- Roshan Bist Software Developer ABC Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal Date: 2025-01-20 Ref. No.: 045/081 Mr. Rajesh Sharma General Manager ABC Tech Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Kathmandu, Nepal Subject: Request for Increased Incentives for Hardworking Emp...
Full solved answer →Write a business letter to a Chinese computer company, Beijing for regular supply of assembled computers and computers parts as you are running a computer shop at New Road, Kathmandu. Include the issues or modality of payment and possible problems in business transaction.[15]
--- --- From: Himalayan Computer Store New Road, Kathmandu Nepal Tel: +977-1-XXXXXXX Email: [email protected] Date: 15th January, 2025 --- To: The Sales Manager Beijing Digital Tech Co. Ltd. No. 88, Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing...
Full solved answer →Composing the Message
You have recently prepared an app. Compose a persuasive message in the AIDA method. [5]
AIDA is a persuasive writing framework used in business communication to guide the reader through four stages: Stage Meaning Purpose ------------------------- A Attention Grab the reader's interest immediately I Interest Build curiosity and relevance D Desi...
Full solved answer →E-mails
Compose an email to your immediate boss about the arrangements you have made for the upcoming IT fair at your campus premises. [5]
--- To: [email protected] From: [email protected] Date: 2025-01-15 Subject: Arrangements Made for the Upcoming IT Fair at Campus Premises --- Dear Sir/Madam, I hope this email finds you in good health. I am writing to inform you about the arrang...
Full solved answer →Write an e-mail that announces a new skill-oriented program at Shikhar IT Solutions. The program will allow workers to share each other's experience and grow together. [5]
--- TO: [email protected] CC: [email protected]; [email protected] Subject: Exciting Announcement: Launch of New Skill-Sharing and Development Program at Shikhar IT Solutions --- Dear Team, We are pleased to announce the launch of a new Skill-Or...
Full solved answer →You are working as the manager of an IT company. Write an email encouraging your staff to work for some additional hours every week so that the company and staff equally benefit. [5]
--- To: All Staff Members From: [Your Name], Manager Date: [Current Date] Subject: Opportunity to Work Additional Hours for Mutual Benefit --- Dear Team, I hope this email finds you all in good health and high spirits. I am writing to share an exciting oppo...
Full solved answer →Make Unit 4 stick
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