To: Evan Crisp, Eng 301 student
From: Siddhartha Gupta
Date: 18th July 2020
Subject: Writing an Effective Email to Professors
Sorry to hear that the professor has not replied back to you yet. Here is a compiled list of best practices when emailing a professor, that will help you get that seat in the class.
- Using a subject line will help the professor know the subject of your email. This helps the professor to respond faster.
- Referring to Mr.Lambert, as a professor helps establish the student and professor relationship.
- A more formal tone often makes professors feel more respected by their students. This can be done by using the correct punctuation and avoiding informal acronyms.
- The professors are often very busy so, when students show gratitude for their time it can go a long way towards getting a reply. Such as saying “thank you for your time”.
- Keeping your message focused and concise will be much appreciated by your professors increasing the chance they will grant your request.
- Employing a more compromising attitude often leads to professors being more compromising.
- Leaving your name at the end of the emails gives it a personal touch. Helping the professor empathize with your needs.
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