Components
person that receives the email
How would you adress a teacher when writing an email?
Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms., Hello Mr./Mrs./Ms
what is something you should do before sending out an email?
Proofread!
What does the body of an email consist of?
Introduction, content, farewell, signature
How do you end an email?
Best, Thanks, Sincerely, Etc.
NO! Asking for something to be done ASAP is considered rude. Try and give at least 24hrs before expecting a response.
Carbon Copy, used to keep someone in the loop but the email may not necessarily be for them
What type of punctuation should you avoid when writing a professional email?
Exclamation point!
What is the appropriate time window where you should be sending an email?
around 8 am-6 pm (usual business hours)
What does BCC stand for and what is it used for?
Blind Carbon Copy, used for privacy reasons when sending a mass email
What writing style should you avoid when writing a professional email?
Text lingo (sarcasm, emojis, all caps, etc.)
What should you do if you have to write a long email?
Try to use bullet points
topic/title of email
Subject line
Why should you be careful when using the word "you" in a professional email?
It puts the recipient on the defensive, they might feel like you are blaming them for something.
ex. "you said that we were going to do _"
When writing an email you should be...
specific and concise