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Engl 59: Complaint Letter Criteria

Questions for Evaluating Complaint Letters

  1. Does the writer begin with a detailed description of the product or service?
  2. Does the writer state exactly what is wrong with the product or service?
  3. Does the writer briefly describe the inconvenience experienced?
  4. Does the writer indicate precisely what needs to be done?
  5. Does the writer ask for prompt handling of the claim?
  6. Does the writer emphasize the “you attitude” throughout? Are the style and tone appropriate, conveying the impression that the writer is courteous, professional, easy to work with?
  7. Has the writer used white space and paragraphing effectively? Has the writer used an appropriate and consistent full-block format and page layout with all the necessary parts of the letter included?
  8. Has the writer used clear, concise, and contemporary language? Has the writer proofread effectively for grammatical, spelling, and punctuation errors?

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