Assignment: Information Request Letter
Assignment Type: Individual
Information Request Letter Assignment:
An information request letter is one of the most common and basic types of routine business correspondence. The purpose of this assignment is to develop necessary skills to write a routine business letter using the direct writing pattern.
Assignment Details:
You are writing from the perspective of a front office manager.
You are considering purchasing Beekeeper a text messaging service that allows internal customers such as, in-house guests and employees to communicate. Beekeeperis a cutting-edgeservice tool, and runs from an external website. When making a purchase decision you may need to know specific details regarding cost (including set up and training costs), lead-time (time that will elapse between purchase date and installation/implementation), availability of technical support, and any other details regarding the product.
You found Beekeeper , (www.beekeeper.io/) and have decided to make a detailed enquiry before youmake a purchase recommendation to your boss. You will write an information request letter to the business address indicated on their website:
You will be expected to:
1 - Write your letter using the format discussed in class.
2 - Ask your most important question first, in the opening paragraph of your letter.
3 - Explain your request logically, using polite business language.
4 - Ask questions that will contribute to your understanding of the product.
5 - Close the letter with an expected timeframe for follow-up, and show appreciation.