The seven Cs of a good letter
What is the secret of writing a good letter? Here are two main ones. Don’t try to be complicted(复杂的). Don’t try to impress（留下深刻印象）your reader. You will be successful if you follow these seven Cs.
Clear. Use short, direct sentences. 小题1: Just imagine that the reader is right there with you .Above all, don’t use an introduction.
Correct. 小题2: Don’t guess, even for spelling. Refer to your dictionary. If you need to , check a reference(参考) book too. Use them as much as you need to.
Complete(完整的). Don’t scatter(使分散) our points. 小题3: This is good organization too.
Courteous（礼貌的）. Be friendly rather than overly casual. Present your information nicely even if you are complaining about something . In all letters, treat others as you want them to treat you.
Concise(简洁的). Make each point as clearly and briefly as you can.
Conversational(会话的). This is really the secret of good writing. 小题4: . Such a letter has a natural, friendly tone(语气). Let your personality come through naturally.
Considerate(体贴的;考虑周到的). 小题5: Write about what you believe the reader needs or wants to know. Try to be helpful. This will build good feeling towards you.
The seven Cs are about writing letters. But how about school papers? Use the seven Cs. Write as if you are talking to your teacher or professor. You’ll be surprised. You’ll almost instantly become a good writer. And you might even enjoy writing from now on.
Just “talk”to the person
Think of the readers’point of view as you write.
Make them easy to understand.
Include long sentences in your letter.
Make sure what you say is correct.
Writing should not be taken too seriously.
G. Finish one point completely before going on to the next.
