As for business letter writing, the applicable principles include: (Choose more than one answer) A: Completeness B: Conciseness C: Correctness D: Clearness

To make their writing effective, business writers often apply 7C’s Principles (i.e. clarity, conciseness, correctness, concreteness, creativeness, consideration and courtesy) to their writing.

Which of the following statements are true about the application letters? ( ) A: Application letters serve as cover letters of the resume. B: Application letters highlight important information and provide more details which may be “lost” in the resumes. C: Application letters are sent together with resumes to provide you with an opportunity to sell yourself as a highly suitable candidate for the job. D: The application letter is a way of introducing you to an employer.

中国大学MOOC: Which one is wrong in the following statements about application letters?

“I am planning a trip to Europe in the near future and would like to meet you to discuss opening an office.”This sentence fails to follow the principle of ( ) A: Concreteness B: Correctness C: Conciseness D: Completeness