. In the To space, write the receivers email address: sjohnston@centralgatech.edu 2. In the Subject line, write an accurate, descriptive line that gives the receiver an idea as to what the email concerns (it should be a phrase, not a complete sentence); the receiver should be able to determine what the email pertains to without even reading the email if this is done correctly (the reason for this is that an emails subject line can make a big difference as to when, or if, your email will even be read). Also keep in mind that all main words in a subject line should start with a capital letter (the articles a, an, the AND prepositions of three or fewer letters should not start with a capital letter unless they are the first or last words in the subject line): July 22 Mandatory Meeting for All Employees / New Health Plan Guidelines / Major Changes in Your Insurance Coverage 3. In the email message, start off with a salutation that includes a greeting (Good morning/Hello/Greetings/Dear/etc.) and a courtesy title (Mr./Mrs./Ms./Dr./etc.) and the receivers last name followed by a comma before starting your message; do not use the receivers first name in the greeting. 4. After the greeting, hit the Enter button twice and begin the introductory paragraph (do not indent paragraphs in an email). In this paragraph, set up the fact that you are going to have to miss class; you may even add that you try to never miss class unless an urgent situation arises. 5. Hit the Enter button twice again and write the second paragraph; here you will provide the reasons/details for your absence, such as some type of medical emergency, a broken leg, a dog bite, etc. (you can be as creative as you like!). 6. Hit the Enter button twice again and write a closing paragraph stating, for example, that you understand the importance of attending class regularly and perhaps briefly mentioning a plan for making up the assignment or making up work missed in class that day. 7. Hit the Enter button twice again and then type your name; under your name, provide a telephone number in case the receiver needs to contact you (use hyphens in the phone number for easy reading). 8. Since this is an email, MLA guidelines are not used (no four-line header, page numbering.