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Student Email Etiquette

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To: john.johnson@fairmontstate.edu
From: lsmith23@students.fairmontstate.edu
Subject: Decision regarding assignment

Good afternoon, Dr. Johnson!

My name is Lucy Smith and I am a student in your MWF ENGL 1101 course at 10:00am. I am writing to
let you know that I have reached an impasse regarding our most recent essay assignment, and I would like to discuss with you which option would be best for me to take. Since I have another class during your scheduled office hours, would it be possible to meet with you at another time? If so, please let me know what day and time would be most convenient for you.

Thank you for your time and consideration in this matter.

Sincerely yours,

Lucy Smith


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To: rlemasters@fairmontstate.edu
From: jbrown33@students.fairmontstate.edu
Subject: Class absence tonight

Prof. LeMasters,

I am writing you today to inform you of the possibility I may be unable to attend your class lecture this
evening. My car has a flat tire. I will stop by your office during your scheduled hours to discuss what
materials I have missed, and to get updated on any assignments.

All the best,

Johnathan Brown

HIST 2200 (W 7:00pm-9:50pm)

 

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To: jstone@fairmontstate.edu
From: jpowers21@fairmontstate.edu
Subject: Make-up examination question

Hello, Professor Stone—

I’m Janice Powers from your Spanish Literature course. I wanted to let you know ahead of time that I
will be out of town next Friday, the date of our midterm exam, because the Women’s Tennis team is
competing in a regional playoff out of state.

I have a question about the midterm.  Would I be able to take the exam early, or soon after my return?

Please let me know at your earliest convenience.

Sincerely,

Janice Powers