Write and Set up an Email Signature{expander}

What is an email signature?

An email signature is what goes at the end of an email message and usually includes a name, title, and contact info for the sender. Having an email signature will allow recipients to know who you are. 

 

Email Signature Template 

Including the following in your email signature

Your Name

Student

Heritage University 

Studentemail@heritage.edu

 

Instructions on how to save your email signature on Outlook

Follow the instructions from Microsoft Support.

https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/videoplayer/embed/RE3DPdb?pid=ocpVideo1-innerdiv-oneplayer&postJsllMsg=true&maskLevel=20&reporting=true&market=en-us

 

Practice Writing an Email to Your Professor{expander}

Example

 

ToEnter the email address of the recipient  

Cc:  Only Cc people who are critically important in the conversation. Use this section rarely and cautiously.

Subject: A question about ... (What is the topic of this email? Write a short description).

 

Good morning Professor/ Dr. (insert their last name),

My name is (insert your first and last name). I am in your (include the class name and section, for example, Math 94.0) class. I am emailing to (describe why you are emailing).

Note: be specific in your description. Below are examples of how detailed your message should be. 

Example 1: Requesting an extension on an assignment.

Example of a vague or non-specific message- I would like to request an extension on my assignment.

Example of a good level of detail- I would like to request an extension on my Lab 2: Descriptive Graphs assignment. Can I turn it in on Monday MM/DD?

Example 2: You are having trouble accessing an online quiz.

Example of a vague or non-specific message- I cannot access the quiz- when I click on it, it does not work.

Example of a good level of detail - I cannot access Reading Check Quiz 4. When I click on it, the page reads, "You do not have permissions for this assignment."

 

(Insert your preferred salutation such as: Best, Sincerely, Thank you, etc.)

(Insert your name)

 

Give it a try!

Practice writing an email to your instructor. You can choose one of the following prompts:

  • You are notifying your instructor that you will be missing class
  • You would like to schedule a meeting with them during their office hours
  • You have a question about class

 

To: 

Cc: 

Subject: 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Responding to an Email - "Reply" Vs "Reply All"{expander}

Use “REPLY” to send your email response THE ORIGINAL SENDER ONLY

Use “REPLY ALL” to send your email response to the ORIGINAL SENDER and EVERYONE INCLUDED IN THE EMAIL LIST.