In cases where unfair treatment was committed, a letter of appeal can help to rectify the situation. An appeal letter allows you to state your side of the story using facts to support your cause to convince the reader to reconsider your case. A hard copy letter of appeal should be written in the business letter format, while an email should be sent in the same format but without the heading, such as your return address, their address and the date etc.
The first paragraph should introduce yourself and explain why you are writing the letter. Although it may be difficult, be sure to keep your tone and emotions in check so that you can show that you can present an objective viewpoint. Keep the first paragraph as concise and clear as possible so that the reader can immediately understand its urgency. If you have a contact name address the letter to them, if not "Dear Sir or Madam” will suffice.
The next paragraph should narrate the account of what happened, and why your appeal should be granted. Include all the necessary facts in order to legitimise your case. You can start by referring to correspondence you may have from the process to date. Also, provide specific times and date when particular events occurred. To make your letter more reader friendly, use bullet points every time you need to enumerate. After doing this, refer to testimonials from people related to your case, transcripts of records and certificates, if necessary. Be certain to cover all the bases necessary to plead your case.
The last part should summarise everything you have stated above. Repeat the necessary points that need to be elucidated. Also include the contact details and where you can be reached. Close out the letter by thanking the reader for their time and make sure to sign the bottom underneath your name.
The first paragraph should introduce yourself and explain why you are writing the letter. Although it may be difficult, be sure to keep your tone and emotions in check so that you can show that you can present an objective viewpoint. Keep the first paragraph as concise and clear as possible so that the reader can immediately understand its urgency. If you have a contact name address the letter to them, if not "Dear Sir or Madam” will suffice.
The next paragraph should narrate the account of what happened, and why your appeal should be granted. Include all the necessary facts in order to legitimise your case. You can start by referring to correspondence you may have from the process to date. Also, provide specific times and date when particular events occurred. To make your letter more reader friendly, use bullet points every time you need to enumerate. After doing this, refer to testimonials from people related to your case, transcripts of records and certificates, if necessary. Be certain to cover all the bases necessary to plead your case.
The last part should summarise everything you have stated above. Repeat the necessary points that need to be elucidated. Also include the contact details and where you can be reached. Close out the letter by thanking the reader for their time and make sure to sign the bottom underneath your name.
