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Email etiquette. What is email etiquette and why does it matter?. Email etiquette is an established set of guidelines and expectations for how people should communicate electronically. Electronic communication, including email, is a big part of our personal, academic, and professional lives.
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What is email etiquette and why does it matter? • Email etiquette is an established set of guidelines and expectations for how people should communicate electronically. • Electronic communication, including email, is a big part of our personal, academic, and professional lives. • What you say and how you say it can significantly affect how someone perceives you and your subsequent results. • Proper email etiquette helps get your message across effectively and professionally.
Turn and talk to the person next to you and discuss the question: What are some reasons you would need to use email as a student at SCHS?
What’s in an email? • Subject line: • Keep it clear and direct. • Salutation/Greeting: • Never begin a new email* without a greeting. • Always use the recipient’s name and title, and always spell correctly. • Message: • Always use proper grammar, spelling, and appropriate tone. • Keep the message concise; complex issues or topics should not be addressed through email. • Closing: • Wrap up the message; include an ending remark and your name.
Email Do and Don’t Don’t: Be rude (demanding or accusatory) Be vague Leave the subject line blank Use slang or informal language Assume the teacher knows who the email is from Do: • Be polite • Be professional • Include your full name • Be detailed enough • Make a plan to follow up
Mrs. Bullard’s Email Address bullardch@rcschools.net
What’s wrong with this? • From: student@rcschools.net • Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 4:30 PM • To: teacher@rcschools.net • Subject: send me stuff • Message: miss bullard I wasn’t in class today and don’t know wut we did and i wont be in class 3 days from now send me what we’re doin n class plz and im missing 2 grades and my mom is mad why aren’t those grades in there
What’s wrong with this? • From: student@rcschools.net • Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 4:30 PM • To: teacher@rcschools.net • Subject: send me stuff • Message: miss bullard I wasn’t in class today and don’t know wut we did and i wont be in class 3 days from now send me what we’re doin n class plz and im missing 2 grades and my mom is mad why aren’t those grades in there
Let’s Revise • From: student@rcschools.net • Sent: Friday, August 10, 2018 4:30 PM • To: teacher@rcschools.net • Subject: send me stuff • Message: miss bullard I wasn’t in class today and don’t know wut we did and i wont be in class 3 days from now send me what we’re doin n class plz and im missing 2 grades and my mom is mad why aren’t those grades in there
Let’s write an email • From: student@rcschools.net • Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2018 8:30 PM • To: teacher@rcschools.net • Subject: • Message: