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Yiming Zhang

Sep 25 2012

1.      I select this book because this subject has interest to me. Hitler was one of the most influential people ever, and his empire was, also he was one of most terrifying. I want to know more information about the world history.

2.      This book’s author is Otis C. Mitchell.

3.      The title is < Hitler’s Storm troopers and the Attack on the German Republic, 1919-1933>.

4.      McFarland Company printed the book. This book also Distributed in the US.

5.      This book printed in North Carolina at 2008.

 

I select this book because this subject has interest to me. Hitler was one of the most influential people ever, and his empire was, also he was one of most terrifying. I want to know more information about the world history. This book is talking about the personality, leadership, and ideological convictions of Hitler. This book’s author is Otis C. Mitchell. The title is < Hitler’s Storm troopers and the Attack on the German Republic, 1919-1933>. McFarland Company printed the book at 2008 in North Carolina, in addition, this book also Distributed in the US.

I pick a quote that is” Between November 1918 and May 1919, a political breakdown produced in Bavaria a power vacuum that established an opening to the left followed quickly by opposition on the right.”

More text goes here. Then the end…

                       Source work cited reference:

Otis C. Mitchell; McFarland Company, North Carolina, 2008, Page 46.

Trying our hand at improvement: the editing process

Group work for 500 words

 

                                                                                                  Group work: ZeYu Chen
                                                                                                                    ShaoHua Sun
                                                                                                                  YiMing Zhang

             St. Joseph is a remote village; people are very hard-working, they sloughing for a living. Molly is a girl living in this village, she was beautiful, but the family is not wealthy, she did not have a good skirt. Her mother Ruth wanted to buy a skirt for Molly because in a few days later is Molly's birthday,

              After work, Ruth went to the store, and took the income in her pocket. In a store, Ruth found a skirt. The skirt is new and the color is neon. She felt that Molly will like it. However when she went to pay, the money in her pocket was gone. A hole is burning in her pocket. Her mood was aggravated by anxiety. But she wants a skirt for her daughter. She went to the bank, took out her savings. She returned to the mall, but that store was closed. She walked around in the mall. Another shop was open, she entered the shop, and selected the new skirt. She saw a very beautiful skirt over there, not far away. But the other customer is looking at the skirt, and wants to pay it. Ruth told her; tomorrow is her daughter's birthday. The customer agreed. Ruth takes the skirt, and walked to the cashier. But has lot of customers in the queue. She waited in line. Five minutes later, the cashier closed the register as she hoped to pay. She and other customers were deciding against it, but the store closed. They felt very disappointed. Ruth decided to be back tomorrow morning. She left the boutique. On the way home, Ruth tried not to think about the skirt anymore because she did not buy a gift.

                The next day she returns. She bought the skirt. This feels so good. She takes it home. That was a big surprise to her daughter. Molly was so excited that she tried the skirt as soon as possible. It was extremely fit for her clothes. After that, they started to celebrate the birthday for Molly. The family had a nice time and Molly had a wonderful experiment during that night.

 

What the difference between the Business letter and Memo

What the difference between the Business letter and Memo

A business letter is a letter which written in a formal language.

It's usually used:

• when writing from one business organization to another;
• or for correspondence between such organizations and their customers, clients and other external parties.

The overall style of letter will depend on the relationship between the parties concerned.

There are many reasons to write a business letter. It could be:

• to request direct information or action from another party,
• to order supplies from a supplier,
• to identify a mistake that was committed,
• to reply directly to a request,
• to apologize for a wrong,
• simply to convey goodwill.

Even today, the business letter is still very useful because it produces a permanent record, is confidential, formal and delivers persuasive, well-considered messages

Instructions:

1. Start with basic company or formal letterhead. Make sure your address is included at the top, along with your contact details and company logo if applicable.
2. Write the date. Place the recipient's address two lines below the date, above the salutation. Include name, formal title, company name and the office address.
3. Type the salutation two lines below the recipient's address. Address the recipient using "Dear," followed by the individual's title and last name. Remember to add a colon rather than a comma after the last name. Use "To Whom it May Concern" or "Dear Sir/Madam" if you do not know the recipient's name or gender.
4. Begin your intro paragraph. Talk about why you are writing the business letter and what you would like to request from the recipient. State your position if presenting an argument. Reference events, meetings or individuals that are familiar or relevant to the reader.
5. Elaborate on the purpose or main topic of your letter in the body. Provide examples supporting your argument, request or proposal. Give details on product features and benefits, as well as customer testimonials if selling to a client or prospect.
6. Follow the body with your conclusion. Reiterate your initial request or position. Thank the reader for her time and consideration, and tell her how she can contact you for further questions or information.
7. End with a complimentary close two lines down from the last sentence of the body. Allot four spaces for your signature and printed name.

A memo is a note, document or other communication that helps the memory by recording events or observations on a topic, such as may be used in a business office. A business memo is widely used by organizations to communicate to its member’s pertinent information in an effective and efficient manner. The information communicated reflects policy changes, new products being introduced or new developments in solving new or current business problems.

The typical structure for a briefing note includes:
Fill out the header information. State clearly who the memo is to, from, the date, and what the memo is regarding. Begin with why the recipient is receiving the memo (the subject).
The first paragraph should be a purpose statement that can be as simple as, "The purpose of this memo is to..."
Include a brief summary of the problem or need you are writing about. The body of the memo should expand on these themes.
State any actions you need the recipient to perform and when you need them performed by.
Close with any follow up items required from the recipients. Also, make sure the ending is courteous and respectful to the readers. Even if you are communicating difficult news remember to do so in a poised and dignified manner.
A business memo also may be a call for action for all team members to become involved in. Writing a business memo is a great tool for leadership teams. Make it short, one page if possible. Bulleted lists are an easy way for the reader to understand the key points of the memo immediately.

Business memos are usually internal, that is between employees within a business, company or organization. Memos use short sentences, less formal language, and bullet points to convey important information. Memos always contain a header that tells who it is from, who it is to, the date, and the subject.

          On the other hand, business letters are usually between two businesses or a business and its clients. Because of this, business letters tend to be longer and use more formal language
     

       About the format:

Heading

• Business letter include an address block and an inside address. Omit your name from the address block, spell out street and state names, and end with the date. Skip two spaces and begin the inside address. Start with the recipient's name, title, and address. For memos, headings include the following: to, from, date, and subject, with a colon and one blank space after each. Senders should initial their names.

Greetings

• In business letter, place the greetings two lines below the heading. Greet a person and add a colon. Unlike a letter, salutations are not used in memos, which begin by directly stating the purpose of the document instead.

Body Paragraphs

• When writing a business letter, body paragraphs begin two spaces below the heading. Use single spacing within the paragraph and add two blank spaces between paragraphs. Memos often contain headings and lists, which may use numbers or bullets to summarize main points.

Closing and Signature Block

• Close with the words sincerely  yours. Leave four blank lines, and then include your name and honorifics. Memos do not contain a closing or signature.

LEO Topic Assignment

What will we do after graduation? A few people still lived on their parents after graduation. However, most people are looking for a job. The graduation is merely a stop where we have a moment to prepare and reflect on the experience before we move into a new beginning. During the time, some people don’t know how to get a good job, because it is hard. A good job means a high income, and we can enjoy the life. So I picked the topic that is I need more information about writing to get a job.

       First, I need thinking about what kind of interests or talents do I have. In addition, I should analyze my background and skills, and the kind of setting I’d like to work in.

       Second, I will research many companies. Print resources can give I a start. Then I will choose which company is best for me. During the time, I will use information interviews, such as ask my family and friends to know this company, and also I can find the information in online.

       Third, is about resume. The appearance is very important because resumes are read quickly. The other important thing is information about me; however, no personal information section is included, such as, age or health.

       For the information, I will put these:

•  Identification
• Career or Professional Objective
• Education
• Experience
• Activities and Honors
• References

Final, cover letter is enabling you to adapt your background to prospective employers' needs since you'll be writing an individual cover letter for each job application you send out. HERE

My Best Author

Today we read the 12 stories, i rated the story is best one. First, the author make a good introduction, so i interesting to read, and also has a meaningful body, real catch my eye. In addition, conclusion is good.

12 thing's story

            Twenty years ago, there happened a mysterious trip on me and my friend-Cola, who is an African female with huge passion about betting. One sunny day, Cola set a bet with me that I dare not travelling the earth within eighty days, by canoe. I put down the book written by Jules Gabriel Verne, and looked at her seriously, said “Have you heard that Verne actually wrote the Around the World in 80 Days on a hot air balloon. Dare you get on this trip with me?” We started to prepare the supplies. I put a bag of chestnuts in a jar, and two blankets for me and Cola to keep warm during the freezing nights on the sea. I carried some matches and a ruler for measuring. Cola brought a yellow wallet with monkey and elephant prints on that her grandfather left, which she said would bring good fortune. The journey started after we fully prepared. It was all good until there was a terrible storm. Cola and I were pulled into the sea and separated by the strong streams. After struggling, I lost conscious. After I woke up, I realized that I was on a desolated island. On the island, there were some strange black statues that were as high as real man. They were facing to the same direction. I walked further to the center of the island, trying to find some help. All of sudden, I saw a finka-a farmer house with some animals around. I shouted aloud and ran to the house. A man came and introduced himself, whom I knew later he was the owner of the finka and he was actually a drummer and collected folk music around the world. He greeted me into his house and in his living room; there were a lot his collections. He showed me a set of coin collection with he got from Europe and a stamper while he visited China. I told him about my experience, and he said he would help me finding Cola. The next day, we were on our way finding Cola.