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a plan to succeed in your academics.  \nFORMAT  \nElements found in letters generally include:  \na. full mailing address of the sender  \nb. date on which letter is written  \nc. address of person to whom letter is addressed d. subject line  \ne. salutation  \nf. body (the main message)  \ng. complimentary closing  \nh. signature line (Be sure to sign your letter.)  \ni. enclosure and copy notations  \nSample Letter:  \nThe sample letter below uses all the elements from the aforementioned list. The overall layout is a matter of personal choice as is the decision to include a phone number and email address. You will notice that the text of this sample letter is exceptionally brief. Most appeal and request letters will be at least a page.  \na. Peter Anteater  \n123 ABC Street  \nIrvine, CA 92616  \nEmail address, fax and/or phone number  \nb. November 20, 20XX  \nc. Dismissal Appeals Committee UCI School of Social Ecology Office of Student Services  \n102 Social Ecology I Irvine, CA 92697-7055  \nd. Subject: Request for Appeal of Dismissal  \ne. Dear Committee,  \nf. I am writing to request an appeal of the dismissal decision. There were several factors that contributed to my current academic standing.  \nDescribe the circumstances that affected your studies (e.g. family or life hardships, health, disability, etc.) .  \nf.  \nAddress what you have done/will do to improve your performance for future studies.  \ng. Thank you for taking the time to consider my request. Please contact me by e-mail or phone if you have any questions.  \nh.  \nSincerely,  \nYour signature  \nPeter Anteater  \nID\\# 04567890  \ni. encl. (use to note any additional documentation you provided)  \ncc: (List anyone you copied on the letter)  \n*Adapted with permission from The University of Western Ontario Ombuds Office, Frances Bauer, Ombudsperson. Approval 9/5/2012 from ‐ Jennifer Meister, Ombudsperson, Room 3135, Western Student Services Building, Western University, London, [ON N6A 3K7 ‐](ON N6A 3K7 ‐ www.uwo.ca/ombuds)[ ](ON N6A 3K7 ‐ www.uwo.ca/ombuds)[www.uwo.ca/ombuds](ON N6A 3K7 ‐ www.uwo.ca/ombuds)  \nCONTENT AND TONE  \nWhile the appearance of a letter is important, the content and tone will determine the effectiveness of your letter. Review any relevant policy and pay particular attention to what the decision maker needs to know to consider an appeal or request. Be sure to include that information in your letter.  \nOpening Statement  \nThe first couple of sentences should clearly state the purpose of the letter.  \nI am writing to appeal my current dismissal status...  \nI am writing to request a review of a recent decision    \nBe Factual  \nInclude factual detail but avoid dramatizing the situation.  \nIn late October, I was diagnosed with tonsillitis. I was sick for over a week and missed most of my midterm exams.  \nNOT In late October after feeling really sick for a few days, I finally dragged myself to Student Health    \nBe Specific  \nIf an appeal or request depends on particular facts which the decision maker will want to verify, be specific.  \nImissed a test January 23 because I flew to San Francisco on October 19 for my grandfather's funeral and returned only October 24. 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