CARA MENULIS SURAT DINAS YANG BENAR | HINDARI Penulisan Ini di Surat Dinas

Summary

In this educational video, Kak Dedi explains the essentials of writing official letters (surat dinas) in a formal and correct manner. The video covers the structure and key components of such letters, including letterhead, date, recipient, body, and closing remarks. Kak Dedi highlights common mistakes in letter writing, such as incorrect punctuation, improper use of titles, and errors in formatting. He also provides practical tips on writing formal letters, with a focus on maintaining clarity, correctness, and professionalism. The video is designed for students and individuals interested in mastering the art of formal letter writing.

Takeaways

• 😀 A letter (surat) is a written communication tool used for official purposes, often to establish contact with others.
• 😀 Surat Dinas is a formal letter created by organizations, both governmental and private, used for various official purposes.
• 😀 Surat Dinas follows a structured format with formal language, ensuring clarity and professionalism.
• 😀 The key parts of a Surat Dinas include the letterhead, date of creation, document number, subject, recipient, body, closing remarks, signature, and attachments.
• 😀 The letterhead (kop surat) includes the organization’s name, logo, and address, which is crucial for identifying the source of the letter.
• 😀 The letter should contain the correct date, document number, and whether any attachments are included. The subject (perihal) defines the letter’s main purpose.
• 😀 The body of the letter should clearly explain the purpose, whether it's an invitation, announcement, or notification.
• 😀 Common mistakes in Surat Dinas include improper punctuation, incorrect formatting of dates, and the incorrect use of honorifics or titles.
• 😀 The recipient's address should use 'Yang Terhormat' without additional titles like 'Kepada' or 'Bapak/Ibu' unless referring directly to a person without a title.
• 😀 When stating the time or date, use correct punctuation like commas instead of slashes, and write 'pukul' instead of 'jam' for time.
• 😀 Closing phrases should use proper honorifics like 'Wassalamualaikum' or 'Salam Hormat', and avoid errors like 'terima kasih banyak' which implies redundancy.

Q & A

What is the purpose of an administrative letter?

An administrative letter is a formal written communication used by organizations, whether governmental or private, to interact with other parties for official purposes. It follows a specific structure and uses formal language.

What are the different types of letters mentioned in the script?

The script mentions four types of letters: personal letters, administrative letters, official letters, and business letters.

What are the key components of an administrative letter?

The main components of an administrative letter include the letterhead (kop surat), date of creation, letter number, subject (perihal), recipient's address, salutation, body of the letter, closing salutation, signature, stamp, and a list of recipients (tembusan).

How should the letterhead of an administrative letter be formatted?

The letterhead should include the name of the organization or institution, its address, and its logo. It also indicates the issuing organization and sometimes includes the logo of a higher authority or institution.

What is the purpose of including 'tembusan' in an administrative letter?

'Tembusan' refers to the list of individuals or organizations who need to be informed of the contents of the letter. It ensures that all relevant parties are aware of the communication.

What common mistake is made when writing the date in the administrative letter?

A common mistake is to include the city name in the date section of the letter, which is unnecessary since the city is already listed in the address section.

What is a mistake related to the writing of months in an administrative letter?

A common mistake is writing the month number using regular digits (e.g., 5 for May), rather than using Roman numerals (e.g., V for May), which is the correct format.

How should the recipient’s title be written in the salutation of the letter?

When addressing the recipient, the term 'Dear' or 'Kepada' should be avoided if a title is included. For example, use 'Yang Terhormat Profesor Indra' instead of 'Yang Terhormat Bapak Profesor Indra.'

What is the proper way to address the recipient when there is no title or designation?

If no title or designation is included, you can use 'Yang Terhormat' followed by the recipient's name. For instance, 'Yang Terhormat Bapak Roni' is correct, but 'Yang Terhormat Bapak Ibu Saudara' should be avoided.

What are some errors often made in the body of the letter, particularly in writing time or dates?

Errors often include using a slash (/) instead of a comma to separate days and dates, as well as capitalizing the first letter of time and location, which should not be done. Additionally, the word 'jam' (meaning hour) should be written as 'pukul' for correct formal usage.