1. Professional Communications
Mrs. Lopez-Wyatt

2. Why is email etiquette important?
We interact more with written word and the number of users and usage rates continue to grow
is still considered a formal correspondence
has quickly became a communication standard in the professional world

3. The Basics
Think twice about whether or not the content of your is appropriate for virtual correspondence-once you hit send, anyone might be able to read it.
Respond to s within the same time span you would of a phone call
Use professional font, not decorative
Be conscious of responding to the sender and don't over use "Reply to All"

4. Parts Of An
To:
Cc/Bcc:
Subject
Content
Attachments
Signature

5. To and Cc/Bcc: To- indicates to whom the message is being sent
Make sure you have typed the correctly- double check

6. Cc:
Cc- (Carbon Copy)
Another way of sending someone else a copy of the you sent to another person
When using Cc, all recipients see who is receiving the message
Cc originally meant carbon copy and has transitioned into "courtesy copy"

8. Bcc: Bcc- Hides the persons email address from the other recipients
Only the person sending the & the person receiving the --even if others were sent a blind carbon copy as well--will know they received the .

10. Communications Inquiry- Meredith Smith
Subject of
This contains the topic of the message--give your reader an idea of the .
When no subject is included, some services deliver the message to the junk mail.
Examples of subject lines:
Communications Inquiry- Meredith Smith
5th Block Class- James Ross
Question about absence on 5/12
Erin Brooks Resume & Cover Letter

12. Content/Body of Email:
Where your message is entered
Before you type an answer these 2 questions...
1. Why am I writing this?
2. What exactly do I want the result of the message to be?

13. Content/Body of Email cont:
Check your grammar
Be efficient- s that get to the point are much more effective
Re-read the before you send it
Try to keep the brief

14. Informative Speech-Ashley Allen
Attachments:
When sending an attachment include in the the file name or what it contains
Make sure the name of the attachment is well written and descriptive
Business Cover Letter
Informative Speech-Ashley Allen

15. Signatures:
A "sign-off" feature that's allows the sender to create additional information for the receiver
Signatures maybe saved or pasted to the end of an .
Signatures often list your name and title & other means of contact: s, addresses and phone numbers
Rob Thorton

17. Helpful Hints! ALL CAPS IS CONSIDERED SHOUTING
So is over punctuating!!!!!!
Not using capitalization or punctuation makes s hard to read
Don't use text messaging abbreviations they r confusing 2 ur readers
Avoid emoticons

19. When emailing teachers
Create an appropriate greeting: Hello Name, Good afternoon Name, Dear Name
State the reason you are sending the I am ing you…
Always attach documents. Never copy and paste them into the . In Microsoft Outlook you need to click the icon that looks like a paperclip in order to attach a document. State that you have included an attachment and request a confirmation receipt: I have attached a copy of my Name Assignment. Please confirm that you have received and can open this attachment.

20. When emailing teachers
Ask any questions you might have about future assignments. Be sure to provide specific details about the assignment. Ask a clear and concise question so your teacher will understand your needs.
Thank the recipient of the and bid farewell: Thank you very much, Thank you and have a wonderful day