目录

  • 1 An Overview of Business Writing
    • 1.1 Visual materials for the Chapter
    • 1.2 Functions of Business Writing
    • 1.3 Criteria and Techniques for Effective Business Writing
    • 1.4 Approaches to Organizing Business Writing
  • 2 Structure and Styles of Business Letters
    • 2.1 Structure of Business Letters
    • 2.2 Styles of Business Letters
  • 3 Sales-related Inquiries and Replies
    • 3.1 Introduction
    • 3.2 Sample Analysis
    • 3.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 4 Order Letters and Confirmation Letters
    • 4.1 Introduction
    • 4.2 sample Analysis
    • 4.3 Useful Sentences and Patterns
  • 5 Letters of Shipment
    • 5.1 Introduction
    • 5.2 Sample Analysis
    • 5.3 Useful Sentences and Patterns
  • 6 letters of Payment and Settlement of Accounts
    • 6.1 Introduction
    • 6.2 Sample Analysis
    • 6.3 Useful Sentences and Patterns
  • 7 Routine Claims and Adjustments
    • 7.1 Introduction
    • 7.2 Sample Analysis
    • 7.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 8 Persuasive Claims and Refusals
    • 8.1 Introduction
    • 8.2 Sample Analysis
    • 8.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 9 Sales Letters
    • 9.1 Introduction
    • 9.2 Sample Analysis
    • 9.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 10 Invitation and Thank-you Letters
    • 10.1 Introduction
    • 10.2 Sample
    • 10.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 11 Letters of Apology and Congratuation
    • 11.1 Introduction
    • 11.2 Sample Analysis
    • 11.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 12 Notices and Announcements
    • 12.1 Introduction
    • 12.2 Sample Analysis
    • 12.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 13 Memos and Minutes
    • 13.1 Memos
      • 13.1.1 Introduction
      • 13.1.2 Sample Analysis
      • 13.1.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
    • 13.2 minutes
      • 13.2.1 Introduction
      • 13.2.2 Sample Analysis
    • 13.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 14 Resume
    • 14.1 Introductioon
    • 14.2 Sample Analysis
    • 14.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
    • 14.4 More reference: Steps in Resume Writng
  • 15 Letters of Application
    • 15.1 Introduction
    • 15.2 Sample Analysis
    • 15.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 16 Letters of Recommendation
    • 16.1 Introduction
    • 16.2 Sample Analysis
    • 16.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 17 Proposals
    • 17.1 Introduction
    • 17.2 Sample Analysis
    • 17.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 18 Reports
    • 18.1 Introduction
    • 18.2 Sample
    • 18.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
  • 19 Questionnaires
    • 19.1 Introduction
    • 19.2 Sample Analysis
  • 20 Business Agreements
    • 20.1 Introduction
    • 20.2 sample  Analysis
    • 20.3 Useful Patterns and Sentences
Introduction








Definition:

Agreements are legal documents and usually written by lawyers, experts or consultants in specific areas.

 

Different types of Business Agreements

        Opening Agency Agreement (代理协议)

        Confidentiality Agreement  (保密协议)

        Lease Agreement (租赁协议)

        Bill of Sale  (销售单)

        Articles of Incorporation (公司章程)

        Quality Agreement   (质量协议)

        Payment Agreement  (支付协定)

        Commission Agreement (佣金协议)

        Patent Agreement (专利协议)

 

Features

· require muchmore than mastery of English

· involve many professional knowledge and legal terms

· writing style: formalwords; complex sentence structures

· cover a wide range in content: some are very detailed; others       are very general and          broad in content.

 

BasicElements

Purpose of the agreement

   The purpose ofthis agreement is to facilitate the exchange of faculty scholars and            students between two universities.

Parties to the agreement

Terms and condition

    Appointment,Price and Payment, Exclusive Rights, Advertising and    Expenses,            Commission,Validity of Agreement, etc

Time period

Penalties

 

Otherelements

        Title

     Exclusive Agency Agreement; Bill of Sale

     Details about the two parties, such as corporation name, address and nationality

        Operativepart  (正文)

        Termination(协议终止)

      During the validity of this agreement, if either of the two parties is found to have             violated the stipulations herein,the other party has the right to terminate this                    agreement.

 

        Amendment(修改或变更)

        Witness(见证人)

        Finish

        Signature

               

    (Signature)                   (Signature)

              Seller                                                                          Buyer