Email Etiquette
Email etiquette is the observance and communication of generally accepted standards of sense, grammar and politeness when sending email messages.
Ethics
Involving questions of right and wrong.
Email Delivery in the Real World
Parts of An Email Message
Steps to Composing An Effective Email
a. To
b. From
c. CC
d. BCC
a. What is your email about?
b. Include the topic.
c. Example: Thank You!
3. Greet Politely
a. Follow in-person rules
b. Example: Good morning
Vice Principal Knowles
4. Get to the Point
a. Do not ramble!
b. Limit your content.
5. Do not use
a. Abbreviations
b. Slang
c. Text Speech
d. Example:
Hey Mrs. Knowles, cud
I meet wit u tom 2 talk
bout r project plz. LoL!
6. Proofread!
a. Check for spelling and grammar errors.
b. Read email out aloud to hear how you sound.
(i) Happy or angry?
(ii) Respectful or disrespectful?
(iii) Funny or sarcastic?
7. In Closing
a. Use your formal name.
b. Add a closing.
c. Example: Sincerely,
Warm regards
d. Use in-person communication rules.
e. Would you say it to someone’s face?
f. How would you communicate this same message in person?
a. Email is a part of your digital footprint.
b. Do not expect an an instant response!
c. Use email to communicate simple requests.
Beware!
- Worms
- Malicious code
Happy Learning!
Miss Taylor