Oscar Rivas

E-Mail
Electronics

Mail

One of the most frequently used applications on the Internet

today is e-mail. When you sign up for internet access through
your ISP, employer/school you are assigned a user name that
identifies you as the individual at that organization who holds the e-mail
account.
Your school e-mail address is: rivaso@students.dsbn.org
Your personal e-mail address is: _______________________________________
Select one of the above and fill in the blanks below:

Your user name is _______________________________

@ separates the user name from the host name to allow for multiple address at
the same host.
Your hosts name is ______________________________

Advantages of using e-mail are:

-You can talk to people that like in other countries
-its instant massaging (unlike mail)
-its a free service (unlike mail)
-you can send videos etc.
-you dont have to waste paper
-helps you work with other people
-you can control when you send and receive
-helps you focus on the message not the sender
Concerns regarding the use of e-mail:
-cant see information
-can receive spam
-viruses can be sent
-you cant hear/see emotions
-privacy is an issue

Oscar Rivas

When we converse, we expect other people to observe certain rules of behavior. The
same is true for e-mail, the most popular form of online communication. Here are a
few pointers to help you communicate more effectively. In the space provided,
explain why each etiquette tip should be followed.
1. Clearly summarize your message in the subject line.
Make the subject of the email clear for the reader
2. Do not use the CC (Carbon Copy) function to copy your message to everyone.
Do not send messages to everyone send it to the people that need it

3. Use the BCC (Blind Carbon Copy)

Its not polite to broadcast everyones emails
4. Keep your message short and focused.
People tend to ignore loge messages
5. Avoid using all CAPITAL LETTERS!!!
Makes it look like youre shouting
6. Dont write anything you wouldnt say in public.
Anyone can forward you message and embarrass you
7. Use emoticons/smileys to ensure that your message is properly understood.
Smileys are not considered appropriate for business
8. Avoid sending e-mail to large numbers of people unless you have a legitimate
reason to do it.
Emails sent to many recipients may be considered spa
9. Include your name at the bottom of the message.

Oscar Rivas
Include your name because the recipient might not know who sent the message