Author Question: Spelling, punctuation, and grammar don't matter in email; getting your message out quickly should be ... (Read 88 times)

altibaby · **on:** Jun 23, 2018

Spelling, punctuation, and grammar don't matter in email; getting your message out quickly should be your only concern.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

Question 2

An effective email subject line is very short and describes only the general topic of the message.

Indicate whether the statement is true or false.

cdmart10 · **Reply #1 on:** Jun 23, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: Poorly written emails suggest (1) that you don't know the rules of spelling, punctuation, and grammar or (2) that you don't care about your audience enough to apply those rules. Either alternative is unacceptable.

Answer to Question 2

Answer: FALSE
Explanation: An effective subject line identifies not only the general topic of the message, but also says something about action taken or needed. For example, a subject line that says Inventory information merely identifies the general topic. Inventory down, need resupply not only identifies the topic, it also tells the reader what happened in the past, and what needs to take place in the future.