Polite Request Emails, Section 2 by Beth Long https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi en-us 2017-03-27 16:35:25 UTC 2017-04-01 01:07:40 UTC hello@padlet.com 4 Subject: Appointment Request https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162922785 Dear Prof. XXX:

I'm wondering if we can schedule an appointment to go over some homework questions at your earliest convenience? Good times for me include (as widely open as possible - large chunks)

Thank you.

Sincerely,
XXX

]]> 2017-03-27 18:30:56 UTC https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162922785 Group 2: Possible Opppertunitites https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162922979 Dear prof. xxx,
I am a ... student in....program at ...university. I am interested in working at your lab and wondering if you could give any information about possible job opportunities.

I ....(introduction about education and training experiences ). My research focus is on xxxx. I have xxxx skills and xxxx experience. Several sentences about reasons why I am an eligible and strong candidate. I believe that I will be a valuable addition to your research team. Attached is my CV for your reference.

Thank you very much for your time and consideration. Looking forward to hearing back from you.

Sincerely,
xxx]]> 2017-03-27 18:31:24 UTC https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162922979 5 Subject Line: Recommendation Letter Deadline https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162923134 Dear Prof. xxx,

Thank you for agreeing to write a recommendation letter for me.
    
Recently, I have heard from the admissions committee from XXX that they have not yet received your letter.
The committee's deadline is XXX the recommendations letter and the link is: XXXXXX

As mentioned previously (particular points you want in the letter "the committee is looking for candidates with these skills....)
I've also attached my CV.

I understand if you are no longer able to write the letter at this time. (optional: I would appreciate you letting me know if you can no longer write) 

Thank you for your consideration. 

Best,

XXX]]> 2017-03-27 18:31:54 UTC https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162923134 Dear Dr.XXXX https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162923872 Subject Line:  Recommendation Request

Dear Prof. XXX

I am (wondering if you would be willing to please write a recommendation letter for me) reaching out to you for a request for a recommendation letter. I have enjoyed working in your lab (replace with something relevant to your relationship to the person...) on Project XXXX which has been a great opportunity for my career. 

As I am looking for a position in XXXX (internship, job, Ph.D etc....), the firms/companies/programs ask for recommendation letters. (tell about position)

Some of the qualities/expertise/skills/ that the firm/progam is looking for that I have.....
Why you are a good fit/match.
I've also attached my resume/CV...

I understand if you are unable to write a recommendation letter at this time

 Thank you for your consideration and I would be happy to answer any questions you might have.

Sincerely,

XXXXX
]]> 2017-03-27 18:33:49 UTC https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162923872 6. Request for extension https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162925320 Dear Prof XXX,

I am writing to ask if I could please get an extension for XXX assignment. Since I had a cold yesterday and did not go to class, I might need some extra time to work on it. Thanks for your consideration.

Best,

XXX


High Stakes Assignment:

Dear Prof. XXX

I am writing to ask if I could please have an extension for the XXX assignment.  

(good excuse).... This is an extremely 
important priority for me and I would like to do my best work.  In order to give this project/assignment the time required, it would be very helpful to me to have XXXXXX? more time.

I am sorry if this causes any inconvenience.  Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
XXX]]> 2017-03-27 18:37:55 UTC https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162925320 Request for an appointment for application suggestions https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162925367
Subject Line: Appointment Request
Dear Prof. XXXXX,

I am first-year Econ master student, and I plan to apply for PhD programs in the coming fall semester. I was wondering if I could please make an appointment with you for some suggestions for my application, especially in terms of recommending courses for next semester, target schools in different fields of economics, previous placements of our program, and general strategies in preparing application profiles? Your suggestions would be valuable to me.

Thank you for your consideration.

Yours Sincerely,
XXXXX]]> 2017-03-27 18:38:06 UTC https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162925367 Group 1. Inquiry about the recommendation letter for graduate schools https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162927139 Dear Prof. xxx,
 
I am a senior undergraduate student working in your lab on genome diversity analysis for one year. Through this lab experience, I explored my interest Developmental Biology, learned the genome assembly methods and improve my analytical skills. After my undergraduate studying , I plan to go on a graduate school and continue my training in the Development Biology area with the focus on genome and gene comparison.

Recently, I am starting to gather recommendation letters for graduate school application. I wonder would you mind writing a recommendation letter for my application? 
In the attachment are my resume and my personal statement for your reference.  

Thank you for your consideration on my request and I am looking forward to your reply.
 
Best wishes,
xxx

]]> 2017-03-27 18:43:16 UTC https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/162927139 Funding Request bethclong https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/163516388 Dear Prof.

I'm writing to inquire about possible funding for my RA.
We spoken recently about this possibility and I'm wondering if you know that status of this funding.

Thank you for your efforts.

Sincerely,

]]> 2017-03-29 18:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/163516388 Networking Request bethclong https://padlet.com/bethclong/c093yoqz6yhi/wish/163518508
Dear Name (spelled correctly),

I am a 1st year XXXXX.  I recently viewed your profile on LinkedIn and was wondering if I could please invite you to lunch/dinner to learn more about your position at XXXXXX

XXXX Company is a leader.......,.,why this company, why you....

Thank you for your consideration.  I look forward to your response.

Sincerely,

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