a stormtrooper's guide to professional emails
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My favorite deck. These curious Stormtroopers help me remind students how to write professional emails.TRANSCRIPT
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Wednesday, April 30, 14
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The ability to write
professional emails is a
valuable skill
JD Hancock
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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Thanks to our ever-changing technological world and our
busy schedules, professionalism
has suffered.
JD Hancock
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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Careless, informal
emails confuse your recipient and make you
look
unprofessional
JD Hancock
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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At Full Sail we expect you to reflect the highest
levels of professionalism
JD Hancock
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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Think about what you want to say before you send an email
Kristina Alexanderson
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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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
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Kristina Alexanderson
Do NOT use an unprofessional email address.
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PROOFREAD FOR SPELLING AND GRAMMAR
Stefan
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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Do not use all caps. It makes it seem like you’re SHOUTING.
JD Hancock
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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Identify yourself in email.
JD Hancock
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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Address women as “Ms.” or “Professor,” unless otherwise directed.
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Watch your tone.
how you “sound” is importantleg0fenris
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Avoid e-rage. If you’re angry, cool down before you reply to an email.
JD Hancock
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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Always include a greeting
Ask direct questions
Avoid oversharing personal information
Include a signature; like “Sincerely, Han Solo”
JD Hancock
Wednesday, April 30, 14
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ENC1101 sec 14-Proposal Assignment-Jon Student
This is what you should do:
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JD Hancock
Wednesday, April 30, 14