Basics: English & computers

How to type an assignment What are some things that are important when typing an assignment on a computer? Font? 12 font, Times New Roman Bold/Underline titles if needed Italics or ‘quotations’ for story/book/movie titles Spacing? Double Spaced Colour? Please. We don’t have a colour printer, so please only use black ink.

Include your name, block and date

PLEASE EDIT YOUR WORK Correct use of capitals Correct spelling Missing words Spacing, indents Please use auto-correct to double-check work

What it should look like

How to write an email Appropriate subject line What is this email about? Address who you are talking to with an appropriate greeting Hello Ms. Yiu, / Good morning Ms. Leese, Write in full sentences with proper grammar End with a greeting as well Thank you, (your name) / All the best, (your name) / Regards, (your name)

How should emails look like?

Email signatures

Using email signatures Email signatures are added at the end of every single email Useful to put… Information about your education (completed only and relevant – usually within 5 years) Contact Information AVOID silly quotations, incorrect information etc. Usually very simple – could be your name and your role

Why? Writing with proper format Helps the person reading it Makes you look more professional and serious about what you are writing about A skill to have in any job/asking for interviews