{"id":722,"date":"2015-02-03T22:30:00","date_gmt":"2015-02-03T22:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/courses.candelalearning.com\/englishforbusiness\/?post_type=chapter&#038;p=722"},"modified":"2015-03-08T10:50:34","modified_gmt":"2015-03-08T10:50:34","slug":"sample-assessment-email-in-action","status":"publish","type":"chapter","link":"https:\/\/courses.lumenlearning.com\/suny-hccc-businesscommunication\/chapter\/sample-assessment-email-in-action\/","title":{"raw":"Sample Assessment: Email in Action","rendered":"Sample Assessment: Email in Action"},"content":{"raw":"Written communication in your chosen profession is going to consist of a lot of emails, as you no doubt already know.\u00a0 We will practice writing several emails in the coming weeks, with different goals and objectives.\u00a0 All of these emails will be <em><strong>formal<\/strong><\/em>, however, meaning that they will showcase the best writing you are capable of to put you in the best possible light for your readers.\r\n\r\nOur first email will be a <strong>personal introduction<\/strong>.\u00a0 Please read this article, which describes what a formal personal introduction is, and how it might be useful in a variety of situations:\u00a0<a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_8247072_write-formal-personal-introduction.html\" target=\"_blank\">http:\/\/www.ehow.com\/how_8247072_write-formal-personal-introduction.html.\u00a0 <\/a>You should also review the following resources <strong>before you complete your assignment<\/strong>:\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/grammar.about.com\/od\/developingessays\/a\/profemails.htm\" target=\"_blank\">10 Tips on How to Write a Professional Email<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/resource\/642\/01\/\" target=\"_blank\">Purdue OWL: Writing the Personal Statement\u00a0<\/a><\/li>\r\n\t<li><a class=\"external\" href=\"http:\/\/owl.english.purdue.edu\/owl\/resource\/642\/02\/\" target=\"_blank\">Purdue OWL: Examples of Successful Statements<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\nThen, you'll return to this page to draft an email version of a personal introduction.\u00a0 What do I, as your instructor, need to know about who you are?\u00a0 What are your goals and ambitions for this class, this term, this year at school?\u00a0 What's important for me to understand about your work ethic or the motivations you have for seeking a new degree?\u00a0 Imagine that this might also be read by a future employer or scholarship acceptance committee.\r\n\r\nYour email should contain\r\n<ul>\r\n\t<li>an accurate subject in the subject line<\/li>\r\n\t<li>a formal greeting (Dear Ms. McMillan-Clifton, for example)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>1-3 short body paragraphs that describe yourself in a professional capacity<\/li>\r\n\t<li>a sign-off with your full name (Sincerely, First Name Last Name etc.)<\/li>\r\n\t<li>it should be proofread and spell-checked.\u00a0 Please ensure you spell my name accurately--misspelling a recipient's name is a red flag to any reader.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n&nbsp;\r\n\r\n&nbsp;\r\n<h2>Grading Rubric<\/h2>\r\n<table style=\"height: 127px;\" width=\"473\">\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>\u00a0Category<\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><\/td>\r\n<td><span class=\"display_criterion_points\">Pts Possible<\/span><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td>Formatting<\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<div class=\"description rating_description_value\">Includes professional greeting and sign-off. 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