A Stormtrooper's Guide to Professional Emails

Wednesday, April 30, 14

The ability to write

professional emails is a

valuable skill

JD Hancock


Thanks to our ever-changing technological world and our

busy schedules, professionalism

has suffered.

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Careless, informal

emails confuse your recipient and make you

look

unprofessional

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At Full Sail we expect you to reflect the highest

levels of professionalism

JD Hancock


Think about what you want to say before you send an email

Kristina Alexanderson


ENC 1101 sec 14-Assistance with Assignment 2-John Doe

This is what a professional email looks like:


This is an unprofessional email:


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Kristina Alexanderson

Do NOT use an unprofessional email address.


PROOFREAD FOR SPELLING AND GRAMMAR

Stefan


Do not use all caps. It makes it seem like you’re SHOUTING.

JD Hancock


Identify yourself in email.

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Address women as “Ms.” or “Professor,” unless otherwise directed.


Watch your tone.

how you “sound” is importantleg0fenris


Avoid e-rage. If you’re angry, cool down before you reply to an email.

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Always include a greeting

Ask direct questions

Avoid oversharing personal information

Include a signature; like “Sincerely, Han Solo”

JD Hancock


ENC1101 sec 14-Proposal Assignment-Jon Student

This is what you should do:


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