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E-mail Tips

Some students keep these e-mail tips handy to use as reference until they are more familiar with the e-mail software package.

Creating E-mail

To create a message select the icon.
Include the subject of your message in the Subject line.
If you are e-mailing your teacher, include the course number and your name (your instructor may be teaching more than one class) on the Subject line.

Sending E-mail

You will need to create a "Sent E-mail" folder. Refer to the video if you are not sure how to do this.
Be sure to save a copy of all homework sent to avoid having to redo any work that was sent and not received by your instructor.
- You can use the "CC" (carbon copy) option and put your E-mail address on this line. This will send a copy of the E-mail to yourself.
The "BCC" option will keep the recipient's name hidden if you choose to send a copy to someone privately.

Replying To E-mail

It is best to have two browsers open while replying to homework.
- This way you can have your class open in one browser and your E-mail open in the other browser.
When replying to a message, be sure to use the reply option instead of beginning a new message. Replying leaves the text of what was sent to you in your return message.

Attaching Documents

Some classes may require attachments, others will ask that you do not send attachments due to the risk of transmitting a virus. Refer to your syllabus for this information.
- The paper clip icon on the tool bar is used for attaching documents. Use the "Help" feature to learn more about this feature if being used in your course.

Forwarding E-mail

If you are currently using a student account such as yourname@matc.edu, you can forward all the e-mail to your new account yourname@email.matc.edu.
You can also forward your MATC e-mail to an outside account such as Yahoo, AOL, Roadrunner, etc.

E-mail Etiquette

Be sure not to type your message in ALL CAPS. This comes across to the reader as if you are shouting.
Do not type anything in an e-mail message that you would not say out loud to a room full of people.
- Despite the seeming harmlessness of e-mail, it is not really private.
- Assume that any e-mail you send will be read by people other than its intended recipients.