What is an email ?
E-mail, also known as Electronic Mail is a method of exchanging digital messages across internet or other computer networks.
It is the quickest way to communicate in writing. E-mail messages consist of two major sections:
1) Header consisting of – subject, sender, receiver, date and time.
2) Body which contains the message. It can be in formal/informal language depending on the purpose.
Tips on composing E-mails:
Subject
It should be brief.
It should give a clue to the content of the message.
It need not be a complete sentence.
Salutation
Dear Sir/first name of the person
Opening Statement
Begin with a pleasantry or greeting
When replying to a message – Thank you for your message/1 received your message focus on clarity and tone
When you expect a reply -‘Please let me know’
When you want help -‘please’ or ‘kindly’
Paragraphs
Each main idea should be in a separate paragraph.
Use complete sentences.
Complimentary close
Regards/Love Name