Transactional Writing Flashcards
1
Q
What is the format of an email
A
To: recipient@address.domain From: own@address.domain Date: DATE ———————————-skip line———————————— Subject: SUBJECT ———————————-skip line———————————— Dear recipient ———————————-skip line———————————— First paragraph ———————————-skip line———————————— Second paragraph ———————————-skip line———————————— Third paragraph ———————————-skip line———————————— Yours faithfully ———————————-skip line———————————— (Name)
2
Q
What is meant to be written in the first paragraph
A
It is the introduction. Introduce yourself and write down what you are going to speak about. No cliche greetings.
3
Q
What is the style of an email
A
It is generally formal but less so than a formal letter. It is argumentative/apologetic/critical depending on the purpose, second person to address the recipient directly.
