1.2 Introductory Email
This activity is due by the deadline posted in the Schedule (email me at [email protected]).
In the 1.1 Introductory Discussion Board, I asked you to introduce yourself to a friendly audience--your classmates. In this introduction, I would like you to compose a formal introduction to a different audience: your instructor.
I frequently receive emails from students that introduce themselves to me or make requests that are similar to the one below:
In the 1.1 Introductory Discussion Board, I asked you to introduce yourself to a friendly audience--your classmates. In this introduction, I would like you to compose a formal introduction to a different audience: your instructor.
I frequently receive emails from students that introduce themselves to me or make requests that are similar to the one below:
To: [email protected]
From: [email protected]
Date: June 1, 2009
Re:
i need to tak your WR 320 course to graduete. it is full. i will be by your office tomorrow for u to sign my form to enroll in your cours.
Bob
Hmmm...an interesting first impression. Look over the email above and identify anything that might NOT be the best way to make a first impression with a technical writing professor (or any professor, really). Because you will communicate extensively via email as a professional, understanding professional email communication is an essential component to technical writing.
In this email activity, you are formally introducing yourself to me. As the professor in the course, I will be making judgments about your work this semester and assigning grades. Therefore, while I am still "friendly," I occupy a different position in the class than your classmates.
Think About It
Audience Awareness:
As you select elements to introduce yourself to me, think about the audience you are addressing. Consider the purpose (formally introducing yourself to a person in a position of authority), and the situation (making a good impression at the beginning of the class).
Information Literacy:
Consider how to compose the email to best communicate your message (read pp. 365-371 on email in your textbook). What information will you need to research or gather before composing this email? To get to know more about me, read my profile under the Faculty button, read the Welcome Announcement, and your syllabus.
Digital Literacy:
Consider the guidelines that make email different from other forms of communication (i.e., subject line, signature, etc.). See this video on how to create your Gmail signature. What elements of reading text online will require you change the formatting of your email (i.e., large blocks of text or light colors are difficult to read on a screen). Review pp. 365-371 in your textbook for the elements of email that will impact how you complete this assignment.
In this email activity, you are formally introducing yourself to me. As the professor in the course, I will be making judgments about your work this semester and assigning grades. Therefore, while I am still "friendly," I occupy a different position in the class than your classmates.
Think About It
Audience Awareness:
As you select elements to introduce yourself to me, think about the audience you are addressing. Consider the purpose (formally introducing yourself to a person in a position of authority), and the situation (making a good impression at the beginning of the class).
Information Literacy:
Consider how to compose the email to best communicate your message (read pp. 365-371 on email in your textbook). What information will you need to research or gather before composing this email? To get to know more about me, read my profile under the Faculty button, read the Welcome Announcement, and your syllabus.
Digital Literacy:
Consider the guidelines that make email different from other forms of communication (i.e., subject line, signature, etc.). See this video on how to create your Gmail signature. What elements of reading text online will require you change the formatting of your email (i.e., large blocks of text or light colors are difficult to read on a screen). Review pp. 365-371 in your textbook for the elements of email that will impact how you complete this assignment.