Email writing
Email is also known as electronic mail. It is a method of exchanging digital messages across the internet or another computer network. It is the quickest way to communicate in writing.
Sample of Email
From- v.rajlaskhmi@gmail.com
Date- 21 May 2017
To- nie@dpssecunderabad.in
Subject- Article on “ Save the Planet Earth”
Dear Madam,
Greetings!!
I, Rajalakshmi of VII D want to write an article for the school magazine. I am sending the article as an attachment for your information.
Awaiting the earliest response.
Regards,
Rajalakshmi
Email consists of two major sections:
Header
Body
Tips on composing Email:
Salutation: Dear Sir/Madam or the first name of the person
Begin with a pleasantry or greeting
When replying to a message: “Thank you for the message”
When you expect a reply: “Please let me know!
When you want help: Please/Kindly
Each main idea should be in a separate paragraph
Do not use SMS language.
Complimentary close: regards (Name here)
Format
From
Date
To
Cc
Bcc
Subject
Salutation
Body in 3 paragraphs
1) Introduction
2) Main Idea/ Theme
3) Conclusion
Subscription
(Name here)
Exercise
You are Mahesh, an employee of Max Solutions India Limited, Hyderabad. You planned to visit your home during the month of January 2016. But you are not able to go your home as you have been asked to go to Mumbai during that period by the company. Send an email to your father showing your inability to go home as planned earlier.