A request letter is a letter requesting either information or
a favor. There are a variety of things that can be requested of when writing a
request letter. A good request letter will usually be concise and to the point.
A
hard-copy request letter should be written in the business letter format, while an email
should be sent in the same format but without the heading (your return address,
their address, and the date).
Request
Letter Writing
In the opening paragraph, briefly introduce yourself and let the recipient know why you are writing to them.
In the
next paragraph, tell the recipient what you are requesting of them along with
any pertinent details that would help them to fulfill your request. If you need
your request filled by a certain date, be sure to let them know in this
paragraph.
In the
closing paragraph, thank the recipient for their time/consideration and provide
your contact information (if applicable).
