a stormtrooper's guide to professional emails

Wednesday, April 30, 14

The ability to write

professional emails is a

valuable skill

JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14

Thanks to our ever-changing technological world and our

busy schedules, professionalism

has suffered.

JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14

Careless, informal

emails confuse your recipient and make you

look

unprofessional

JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14

At Full Sail we expect you to reflect the highest

levels of professionalism

JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14

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

Kristina Alexanderson

Wednesday, April 30, 14

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

This is what a professional email looks like:

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This is an unprofessional email:

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JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14

Kristina Alexanderson

Do NOT use an unprofessional email address.

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PROOFREAD FOR SPELLING AND GRAMMAR

Stefan

Wednesday, April 30, 14

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

JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14

Identify yourself in email.

JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14

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

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Watch your tone.

how you “sound” is importantleg0fenris

Wednesday, April 30, 14

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

JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14

Always include a greeting

Ask direct questions

Avoid oversharing personal information

Include a signature; like “Sincerely, Han Solo”

JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14

ENC1101 sec 14-Proposal Assignment-Jon Student

This is what you should do:

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JD Hancock

Wednesday, April 30, 14