Communicating in the information age and how to send an email

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Communicating in the information age and how to
send an email

• Diane Levinson

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Faster- not always Better

• Emails are a fast inexpensive way to
  communicate.

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Faster- not always Better

• Sometimes, speed causes carelessness.

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Be Thoughtful

• Sending a professional looking email takes
  careful planning.

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Image Counts

• People reading your email will makejudgments
  about your
• Intelligence
• Competence
• Attitude

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Someone May Be Watching

• Many businesses monitor your emails. Even
  deleted e-mails can live on!

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A Permanent Record

• Avoid inappropriate or offensivecomments, as
  they may have serious consequences!

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Proof-Read, Proof-Read!

• Always check to make sureyou have typed the
  correctaddress, or the wrong personmay get your
  message.

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Addresses

• Address such as crazylady_at____.com OR
  funlovin_at_____.com Are okay for personal use
  only!

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Introduce Your Message

• Learn how to use the subject line to introduce
  your message.

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Replying

• When replying, be sure to forward the original
  subject line.
• Dont forget to identify yourself in your
  email!

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Be Smart

• Choose your words carefully and check your
  spelling.
• Errors may make you appear to be disrespectful.

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E-mail are voiceless

• Sending an e-mail is different fromcommunicating
  face to face.
• Readers will not know your tone of voice, ifyou
  are being serious or sarcastic, if youare angry
  or merely frustrated.
• Reread your e-mails as a stranger might!

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an Unprofessional Email

• HeyGreat to meet u yesterday. Hope to hear from
  u soon about weather I get the job. Thanx.Joe

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a Professional Email

• Dear Mr. Smith, Thank you for taking the time
  for an interview. I enjoyed meeting you and look
  forward to hearing from you soon.Regards,Joe
  Shoe

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Remember

• Dont forget your e-mail etiquette!

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How to send an Email
Begin by entering this URL www.qcc.edu and
click on Student and Faculty Portal
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Getting Your Password
Click on Students Get Your Qmail Password
Here Enter your Last Name, Student ID , and
last four digits of your social security
number Click on Submit
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Logging on to qmail
Click on Students Qmail Login Enter your
Username and Password Click on Sign In
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Type Your Message
Next to To enter e-mail address Next to
Subject enter subject of message Type message
using the guidelines of Email etiquette! Click
on Send