Keep It Brief

Worksheet Description

This Email Etiquette worksheet is designed as a guided exercise for writing concise and focused emails. It prompts students to answer preliminary questions that help define the purpose of the email, the intended recipient, the subject line, the action being requested, and the desired outcome of the correspondence. After considering these aspects, students are instructed to draft the body of their email on the lines provided, ensuring that the content is direct and to the point, with a clear subject line noted above.

The worksheet teaches students to critically think about the essential elements of an effective email before writing it. By answering the provided questions, students learn to identify their audience and tailor their message accordingly, which helps in writing a subject line that accurately reflects the email’s content. The exercise also encourages brevity and clarity, steering students away from unnecessary details. This practice aims to help students enhance their ability to communicate efficiently in a professional or academic environment, a crucial skill for their current and future endeavors.