Email writing assignment

· Content (15 points)

· Informative subject line

· Effective buffer sentence(s) followed by …

· Clear, direct message that gives the most important information

· Full explanation of “why”

· Respectful, professional tone throughout

· Structure (15 points)

· Follows structure as outlined on “Email Writing” PPT

· Message is organized logically (buffer, main point, reasons why, etc.)

· No rambling/topic drift

· Short paragraphs and sentences

· Uses brevity tools to guide the reader and highlight key points

· Language (10 points)

· Writing uses correct grammar and punctuation

· Writing is clear, precise and concise.

· Free of discriminatory or biased language

· Free of unnecessary words such as “generally,” ” some,” “various,” ”very,” “basically”

· Free of informal, unprofessional or overly conversational language

· Free of jargon and clichés

· Free of long-windedness, redundancies, and weak openings (“My point is that it is very important that people understand the importance of…”)

· Confident, positive, and professional tone (No use of “I believe” phrases.),

· Limits use of passive voice

· Free of “There are” or “It is” constructions