Checklist for Opening Paragraph:
1.    Chose an opening appropriate for the message, purpose and for the reader.
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(a)Â Â Main idea or good news first for direct request, neutral and good news message.
(b)Â Â Buffer first for the bad new message.
(c)Â Â Attention getting statement first for persuasive requests.
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2.    Make the opening considerate, courteous, concise and clear.
(a)Â Â Get reader into opening.
(b)Â Â Keep first paragraph relatively short.
(c)Â Â Focus on the positive.
(d)Â Â Use courteous conversational language.
(e)Â Â Avoid unnecessary reputation.
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3.    Check for completeness regarding.
(a)Â Â Sentence structure.
(b)Â Â Date of letter you are answering.Â
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