Email etiquette

Let's start with the basics. Students who have only ever used email for personal messages can fall into the trap of getting the style wrong when using email in other situations, like writing to a university about their application or emailing their tutor about an upcoming exam. These three students - Emma, George and Danni - have all written to their tutor, Claire Hallows, for help with their work.

Read each email below and, on the next screen decide who you think has written their email in the most appropriate style.

To: Claire Hallows
Subject: Essay - possible research discussion?

Dear Claire,

I’ve been carrying out some research for my essay question but have got to the stage where I feel a second opinion would be useful.

Would you be able to meet with me this week to discuss my research?

Thanking you in advance

Emma

To: Claire Hallows
Subject:

Hi Claire,

I’ve got a bit stuck doing my research for this essay – I’m a bit confused by some of the original source material, but nothing new there right? ;-)

Can we meet up and chat about it?

Cheers, George

To: Claire Hallows
Subject: My essay

Hiya Claire,

I’m getting a bit worries about my essay coz I know its due in soon but my research hasnt been going well. Can let me know what I should be doing?

Thank you,

Danni x

Email etiquette

To: Claire HallowsSubject: Essay - possible research discussion?

To: Claire HallowsSubject:

To: Claire HallowsSubject: My essay

To: Claire Hallows
Subject: Essay - possible research discussion?

To: Claire Hallows
Subject:

To: Claire Hallows
Subject: My essay