TO: Evan Crisp, UBC Student
FROM: Olivia Fournier, ENG301 Student
SUBJECT: Best Practices for e-mail communication
DATE: July 14th, 2022
Thanks for reaching out to our class! It was nice to hear from a fellow UBC student regarding a problem we all have at one point during student life. Enclosed in this memo are some principles for writing effective and professional emails to professors. It can be difficult to get into a full class, but these tips help greatly
Tips for emailing professors when a course is full:
- Using proper grammar and full spelling of words, no “short form” language.
- Ensuring proper email format, such as subject line, addressing the reader properly, and formatting in paragraphs.
- Be understanding and flexible. Being kind is always a good first step.
- Being professional by sticking to the point and staying out of personal matters.
- Respecting the readers time and thanking them properly.
- Avoiding timeframes and rushing the reader.
With these tips, emailing a professor should come a little easier. Email is an essential tool for communicating at school. Any further questions can be sent to me at livfour@student.ubc.ca
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