Homework: Informative Email
Purpose
Email is the most common form of written communication in a business work environment. Therefore, it is crucial that you know how to be correct and appropriate when composing professional emails. This homework provides you with the opportunity to compose a professionally written email, addressed to your instructor, in order to receive feedback on your writing and document design. The purpose of this email is to formally introduce yourself and set some personal communication goals for the semester.
Task
I. In a new Word document, include the To/From/Date and Subject.
II. Use an appropriate greeting.
III. Organize your email in the standard 3 part structure:
i. Introduction: who you are and why you are writing
ii. Body: details of the message you wish to convey
iii. Conclusion: goodwill close and/or call to action
IV. Since the purpose of this email is to introduce yourself and set some goals, use the body to answer some or all of the following questions as specifically as possible:
i. What is your professional/educational background?
ii. What kind of work would you like to do when you have finished your program?
iii. What other writing or communication courses have you taken?
iv. What do you expect to learn in this Communications course?
v. What do you see as your strengths and your areas for development in this course? (i.e. grammar, concise writing, public speaking, research, collaboration and teamwork)
vi. Anything else you'd like me to know about you?
Format your homework according to the following formatting requirements:
i) The answer should be typed, using Times New Roman font (size 12), double spaced, with one-inch margins on all sides.
ii) The response also includes a cover page containing the title of the homework, the student's name, the course title, and the date. The cover page is not included in the required page length.
iii) Also include a reference page. The Citations and references must follow APA format. The reference page is not included in the required page length.