To:<HYPERLINK “mailto:bahaguy5454@hotmail.com” bahaguy5454@hotmail.com>
From: Madeleine Leroux
Date: March 3, 2019
Subject: Best Practices in Writing to a Professor
Introduction
Here’s the memo you wanted on writing email messages to professors. These principles result in a more professional-looking email.
Tips for Writing Emails to Professors
Effective students follow these guidelines:
- Using an email address from a reliable host that includes your name, or the school provided email account
- Addressing the professor by their proper name and title
- Proofreading to ensure there are no grammatical errors, typos or informal abbreviations
- Using the pronoun “you” in the introduction and conclusion only to make a positive impression on the reader, but avoiding it in the body
- Focusing on “us” instead of “you” to avoid singling the reader out
- Refraining from using imperatives because they give advice, and the purpose of the email is to give information
- Ending the message with name, contact information and student number
Conclusion
Being able to communicate effectively with your professor is essential. If you have any questions, please email me at madeleinemleroux@gmail.com.
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