Email Etiquette for Students

Jon Gorham provides a tutorial on emailing teachers, covering six steps: subject line, salutation, greeting, email body, closing, and signature. He emphasizes proper etiquette, such as using correct titles and grammar, and offers general tips for effective communication.

What should be included in the subject line of an email to your teacher?

• Course name and a brief summary of the email's purpose

• Your name and age

• A greeting and your teacher's name

• The date and time of sending

What is the purpose of having a subject line in an email?

• To add a personal touch

• To confuse the recipient

• To provide a brief summary of the email's content

• To make the email look longer

How should you address your teacher in an email if you are not close friends?

• Using a nickname

• By their first name

• By their last name only

• Using Mr., Mrs., Ms., or Professor followed by their last name

Which of the following is a correct way to address a teacher if you are unsure of their preference?

• Dear [Last Name]

• Hey [First Name]

• Hi [First Name]

• Dear Mr./Mrs./Ms./Professor [Last Name]

What is a recommended way to start an email to your teacher?

• By stating your demands

• With a friendly greeting like 'Good morning'

• With a question

• With a joke

Why is it important to state your name and class in the email?

• To remind the teacher of your existence

• To ensure the teacher knows who you are and which class you belong to

• To fill up space in the email

• To make the email look formal

Which of the following is NOT a suggested phrase to use in the body of an email to your teacher?

• I demand an answer

• I don't understand

• I need help with

• I am writing because

What is a good practice when starting the body of an email to your teacher?

• Jump straight to the point without any introduction

• Use phrases like 'I am writing because' or 'I need help with'

• Start with a joke

• Use slang to make it casual

What is an appropriate way to close an email to your teacher?

• Later, alligator

• See you later

• Catch you on the flip side

• Best regards

Why is it important to include your full name at the end of the email?

• To make the email longer

• To ensure the teacher knows exactly who sent the email

• To follow a trend

• To impress the teacher