Emails can be tricky to write because they are a professional form of communication that demand concise, careful wording. The resources below will help you learn about emails, gain tips for writing effective professional emails, and avoid common email pitfalls.  

Materials designed by Amy Cicchino, Tricia Dozier, Megan Haskins, Layli Miron, Annie Small, and Heather Stuart 

This brief handout offers tips for considering your audience as you craft professional emails 

• Tips for Writing Professional Emails Word Document 

• Tips for Writing Professional Emails PDF 

This quick checklist is an easy reference as you are preparing professional emails 

• Email Checklist Word Document 

• Email Checklist PDF 

This worksheet guides you in analyzing example emails written in challenging contexts 

• Revising Emails for Challenging Scenarios Worksheet Word Document 

• Revising Emails for Challenging Scenarios Worksheet PDF 

This worksheet contains two sample emails that are effective and professional 

• Sample Email Analysis Activity Word Document 

• Sample Email Analysis Activity PDF 

This worksheet will help you consider the rhetorical situation as you draft a mock professional email 

• Email Draft Worksheet Word Document 

• Email Draft Worksheet PDF 

This worksheet will help you rewrite three example thank you letters 

• Writing Thank You Letters Handout and Worksheet Word Document 

• Writing Thank You Letters Handout and Worksheet PDF