1. Basics: English & computers

3. 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.

4. Include your name, block and date

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

6. What it should look like

9. How to write an email Appropriate subject line
What is this 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)

10. How should emails look like?

11. signatures

12. Using email signatures
signatures are added at the end of every single
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

13. 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