BAW 2 E-writing Flashcards
has revolutionized business and personal communication, making it CHEAP and INSTANT
e-writing
send any type of message
e-writing
communicate with anyone, regardless of how many
e-writing
strengths of e-writing
- instant, direct
- quick, cheap
- permanent records
weakness of e-writing
- can’t see live reaction of audience
- misjudge sender’s tone
- takes longer
person you are addressing in the email
to
brief description of what the email is about
subject
anyone who receives a copy
cc (carbon copy)
copy sent w/out the knowledge of the other recipients
bcc (blind carbon copy)
greeting for addressee, followed by colon, comma
greeting
ends message with a comma
closing/complimentary close
contains name, business title, contact info, handwritten/electronic signature
signature
some organizations add legal warning after the email, in case it falls into the wrong hands
warning