How to Email a Teacher or Professor

Begin with their name and correct title. For example, 

Mrs. Taylor,

or 

Professor Davis,

or 

Dr. Wade,

Please do not address teachers by their first names, or “bro,” “bruh,” or “girlie pop” (I kid you not these are emails that I have received).

State which class and/or section, and if applicable, which assignment (name the assignment), and which question.

Be as specific as possible.

For example,

“I am in your United States History Section 2 class. I have a question about the Civil War Test, Question 2. I think ____ is the correct answer, because _____.” Am I on the right track?

End by thanking the teacher for their time. For example:

“Thanks,”

“Thank you for your time,”

Then sign your (LEGAL) first and last name. Please FOR THE LOVE. Not your nickname, streetname, grandma’s name for you. Your actual first and last name.

Example email:

Professor Davis, 

I am in your United States History Section 2 class. I have a question about the Civil War Test, Question 2. I think ____ is the correct answer, because _____.” Am I on the right track?

Thanks,

Jane Doe

In the subject line, include the class, section, and assignment name.

For example, 

US History Section 2 Civil War Test question

Thanks for reading!