Hello everyone!
The most useful thing I learned during this week’s lesson is how to properly format an email to your professor. The lesson slides (slides 7 to 11) do a great job of explaining common errors and the proper way to format emails. Most of my classes are currently online, so my primary method of communication with instructors and advisors has been through emails. I have had to send several emails regarding scheduling and other questions I have had. Therefore, I am slightly familiar with the proper format, but it is useful to review in order to ensure I am addressing my instructors correctly.
In order to email an instructor, a subject line is necessary to inform the instructor what the email is in regard to. You begin with a formal greeting, something along the lines of “Dear Professor ______,”. Afterward, you should include the context of your message. For example, “I am a student in your ______ class.” This allows the instructor to have a greater understanding of your email, since instructors may have several classes. Once your email is written, a closing including your full name should be included. For instance, I would finalize my email with: “Thank you, Stephen Yoon”. Once the email is complete, it is important to proofread your email, checking for spelling and grammatical errors. Do not treat an email to your teacher as you would a text message to some friends. Make sure to write in complete sentences and write formally. Also, if applicable, it is recommended that you check the syllabus and mention that you have checked the syllabus and Carmen. From my experience, the more you write emails the easier it becomes to follow these guidelines.
I hope everyone is doing well! Feel free to comment with any questions or thoughts you have below!
Link to lesson slides: https://osu.instructure.com/courses/82221/pages/lesson-module-2?module_item_id=4997136