professional emails

Tasks

Write a mock email for the following situation:

You are asking a professor for a letter of recommendation.

Criteria for success

· Subject line is clear and specific

· Use (or make up) a professional email address. It should include your name or initials. School email or a gmail address is fine.

· Address the recipient of the email professionally.

· Be short and to the point. Be clear as to why you're writing and what the request is.

· Including a closing that includes the action you'd like the person to take, if any. If none, thank them for their time.

· Sign off professionally. (Closing line, your name)

· Create a useful email signature at the bottom of the message. Include name, professional email, phone number, LinkedIn URL (i you have one).