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etter writing conventions: ? Appropriate style – using a level of formality of language (formal, neutral, informal) that is suitable for your audience and kind of writing. ? Appropriate layout – the correct positioning on the page of openings and closings. ? Appropriate order of information – the information in a letter is usually ordered in this sequence: 1. Explain why you are writing ↓ 2. Outline the situation (First generally, then in more detail) ↓ 3. Request or mention action or followup NB In very informal letters this order may not be followed ? Appropriate openings and closings – making appropriate use of letter expressions such as: o Dear Sir or Madam o I am writing to ... o I look forward to ... o Yours sincerely o Yours faithfully Discursive writing conventions: ? Appropriate style – in discursive writing this is usually a neutral or slightly formal style of writing. ? Appropriate order of information – essays in English follow the pattern of introduction → body → conclusion. There are also mon patterns within the body of the writing. The pattern used depends on the kind of discursive writing (. discussing advantages and disadvantages, evaluating evidence, giving your opinion). See Structuring Discursive Writing