Tips for emailing

The following is my “Top 10” list of email suggestions for my eighth graders. These are not in any specific order; they are all equally important. Students should keep these in mind whenever they are emailing.

1. Know your audience (recipients).

2. Remember that your email can be printed and kept FOREVER!!!

3. USING ALL CAPS or BOLDING makes it seem as if you are yelling at someone through the email.

4. Make sure your message is clear and concise. There should not be too much room for interpretation… this could get you in trouble.

5. Do not use the email to say things that you would not say face-to-face with the recipient.

6. Check to make sure you have the recipients address correct- it can be embarrassing to send personal information to a complete stranger instead of a friend.

7. Keep the subject line specific but minimal. You do not need to explain your entire purpose in the line.

8. Do not give out personal information via email- you never know who will see it!

9. If you get a suspicious email, DO NOT open or download any attachments. It is best to just delete the entire email. A virus or other disastrous program might be woven in the email or attachment- be careful!!

10. Check your spelling and grammar.