No matter what business you're in, you'll have to correspond in a written message at some point. Emails, in particular, are used frequently and are a key source of communication. It can be easy to get casual in email correspondents, but it's important to remember that emails need to be professional and easy to read.
As a journalist, I am constantly using emails to contact sources and people within my newsroom. It is essential to check email consistently, probably more than the once or twice a day the book suggests. People are constantly emailing tips and your news director is constantly sending updates on stories. Keeping up with the latest goings on will make the story that is put up the most accurate and current one possible.
Another important point to note in my field as a journalist is being careful what I put in writing. Whether is a simple note or a long written interview, I need to be very aware of what I put in writing. What I say, on air or on paper, can be considered slander or libel if I'm not careful. It can also damage my credibility if it is not written well. I should also keep all the emails that are sent to me in case someone tries to accuse me of lying or misrepresenting their words.
Another important point to note in my field as a journalist is being careful what I put in writing. Whether is a simple note or a long written interview, I need to be very aware of what I put in writing. What I say, on air or on paper, can be considered slander or libel if I'm not careful. It can also damage my credibility if it is not written well. I should also keep all the emails that are sent to me in case someone tries to accuse me of lying or misrepresenting their words.
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