2. WRITE CLEARLY AND CONCISELY
Clearly state your purpose for
writing
Keep it short and to the point
Clearly state the desired
response from the reader
Avoid slang and abbreviations
Check for spelling mistakes
3. THINK ABOUT TONE
Avoid using sarcasm or jokes as they may be
misinterpreted and offensive
Choose your words carefully as they may
have different meanings to different people
Pay attention to mechanics (punctuation, and
capitalization) as this may create confusion
for a reader
Always address your reader respectfully
4. GIVE IT SOME TIME
Take time to think about and organize your
thoughts before you write
Don’t expect immediate response from
others
Wait at least 24 to 48 hours before writing
another communication
5. UTILIZE COURSE TOOLS
Use the email or message tool in Blackboard
to communicate with your instructor as well
as classmates
Instructors may have a space in the
discussion board for students to post general
questions
Some instructors may use the Chat tool to
hold virtual office hours
