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lefttopEmail etiquetteintroductory assignmentEmail is an essential form of communication and all students must be able to formulate a proper and professional email that leaves their recipient with a positive impression of the sender and clearly communicates the intended message. Unfortunately, in the age of social media such as Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and texting, the lines between professional communication and more informal modes of writing have become blurred, and many students are completely unaware that there is such a thing as Email Etiquette. Etiquette: the customary code of polite behaviour in society or among members of a particular profession or group.For this assignment, you are required to formulate and send a proper email to your teacher in order to become familiar with the necessary components of a professional email. This introductory assignment should serve as an example of all future email communication with me or any other person in a professional setting.To ensure that your email makes a good impression keep the following tips in mind:Double check the email addressex. hayre_herleen@surreyschools.cavs.hayer_herleen@surreyschool.ca Use the subject line and use it wiselyex. Absence from classvs.Puking my guts outex. Narrative Essay Draftvs. heeeeeeeeeeeelp!Use a salutationex. Good evening Mrs. Hayrevs. Yo Explain the purpose of your emailex. I am emailing you because I’m having trouble with my homeworkDo not use abbreviations or slangex. I hope you understandvs. I hope u understand ex. I need help with my essayvs.idk what 2 rite aboutDO NOT use all capital letters or over punctuateTHEY MAKE YOU SOUND ANGRY,,, AND ARE NO FUN TO READ!!!!!!Keep it short and to-the-pointRead over it before you hit sendEdit, edit, edit....Sign off with a signature and your full nameex. Thank you for your timevs.l8erex. Herleen Hayrevs. H-dawgSalutations (Greetings)Dear Mrs. Hayre, Use this when you know the name of the person to whom you are writingDear Sir or Madam, Use this when you do not know the name of the person to whom you are writingTo Whom It May Concern:Use this when you do not know who will reading the emailGood Morning/Afternoon/Evening, Semi-formal but professionalHi Mrs. Hayre, Semi-formal but professionalSignature (Closings)Sincerely, The most common formal closingThank you, Use this when you have asked a question or made a requestHave a good evening, Semi-formal but professionalSee you tomorrow, Semi-formal but professionalI look forward to your response, Formal and implies you are waiting for a replyTake Care, Semi-formal but professionalAssignment ChecklistIn your email you are required to have the following elements: Appropriate Subject Line Salutation (Greeting) Formally written Body Paragraph (refer to formal writing handouts in class) Signature When writing your formal email, refer to your practice booklet done in class. Your formally written body paragraph should include the following: 3 things that you are enjoying about Grade 8 so far (explain) 2 things that you are very proud of this school year so far (explain) Something you are looking forward to in Humanities 8 (explain)2 goals that you have for yourself for this school year (explain) Your formal paragraph should meet the following requirements: Uses proper language (no casual slang or clichés) Uses precise words throughout paragraph (no vague words) Avoids contractions, hesitation fillers and abbreviations Is well written and edited beforehand ................
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