how to send an email via gaggle step 1: once you have logged in to gaggle select the ‘email tab’...
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Sending Email via Gaggle & Email
EtiquetteMs. Barker
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle
Step 1:• Once you have logged in to Gaggle select the ‘Email Tab’
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle
Step 2:• Then, click on the big, orange ‘COMPOSE’ button located
on the left side.
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle
Step 3:• This will load a blank email.
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle
Step 4:• In the field labeled ‘to’ type the email address of the
recipient.• If you’re sending an email to Ms. Barker, type:
[email protected] (be careful to send it to the correct address, sometimes it automatically generates another email address.
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle
Step 5:• ‘Add a subject’ to the subject line.• Be sure to keep it short and specific. For example, student
first and last name, class period, and the topic of your email
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle
Step 6:• Type the message in the body paragraph text box
(highlighted).• See the following slide for email etiquette hints.
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Email Etiquette DO’s:
Format your email appropriately by including the following:• Proper greeting (e.g. Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Good
Evening, Hello, etc.) see 2 in example• Address the reader (e.g. Ms. Barker, To Whom It May Concern)
see 2• Keep it concise, but provide background information and
purpose of this email in the first sentence(s). see 3a in example• Organize your thoughts by breaking sections into different
paragraphs (bullet points are also sometimes also helpful.) see 3a -4b in example
• Remember to thank the teacher for his/her time or other positive sign off. see 5
• Include a closing (e.g. Respectfully, Best Regards, Warm Wishes, etc) see 6
• Add your name (and class period) before sending it! The teacher wants to know with whom they're speaking. see 6
Good Email Etiquette Example:
(Email Etiquette 101)
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle Email Etiquette DONT’s:
Avoid the following:• Not addressing the recipient• Diving into the issue• Vague language• Writing in ALL CAPS (it communicates
SCREAMING/ANGER at the recipient)• Writing one long paragraph (especially if it’s a
run-on sentence!)• Poor grammar, spelling, punctuation• “Cutesy” fonts/colors• Using emoticons/emojis • Forgetting to include your name/class period
Email Etiquette Non-Example:
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle
Step 7:• To attach a file, click on the paper clip
icon.• Add a file by uploading it (common) or
taking it from the digital locker (it’ll only be here if you save it to the locker. This is often an extra step.)
• Then click select a file or drag and drop the saved file from where it’s saved. You have to navigate to the file and these steps vary.
How to Send an Email Via Gaggle
Step 8:• Proofread the message to be sure you’ve included the
attachment (if needed) and you follow all the etiquette rules (see slide 8)• Click the blue paper airplane icon to send the email.
WORKS CITED
"Email Etiquette 101 for International Students - Study in the U.S. or Canada - WES Student Advisor." Email Etiquette 101 for International Students - Study in the U.S. or Canada - WES Student Advisor. N.p., n.d. Web. 29 Sept. 2015.