3.2 | How to Write an Email Message

A Brief, Clear Subject Line

• • • What is the email about?
      • "Question about Glacier Assignment"
      • "When is Waterways project due?"
      • "Keynote crashes when I try to Share"

Begin with a Greeting

• • • "Hello."
    • "Good Morning,"
      
      

Write the message body like a very short note —

Explain with specific info

• • • "I am having trouble…"
      • plus important details, like
    • "I have already tried…"
    • "My name is first last, and I am in your 4th grade class at Barrington."

When you are asking a question or reporting a problem, think about what information will help the person you are asking to help would need.

Add a Closing

• • • 'Thank you"
    • "Have a nice day"

Sign your Name

• • • Use your full name if the person does not know you