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      <title>Polite Request Emails, Section 3 by Beth Long</title>
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      <pubDate>2017-03-27 16:36:39 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>4. write a polite request email asking for an appointment from a busy professor.</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/bethclong/ouihk53lkx3m/wish/162947877</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>subject: Appointment Request<br><br>Hi Prof.XXX,<br><br>The final project is nearing the deadline, but I still have some questions about my project report. I was wondering if you would please meet with me to discuss the project format whenever it is convenient for you.<br><br>Good time for me to meet include (as much time as possible - large blocks of time)<br><br>Thank you,<br>XXXX<br><br><br>Dear Prof.<br><br>I am a second year Masters student in XXXXXX.   I am preparing to apply to PhD programs in XXXX<br>I was wondering if you would please meet with me to advise me in which classes to take......<br><br>Thank you for your consideration.<br><br>Best Regards,<br>XXXXXX<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-03-27 20:02:35 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>3. Email to inquire application status</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>Dear Prof. Long,<br><br>I am writing to inquire about the status of my XXXXX application.  I am wondering if you could please give me any information you might know.<br><br>(info about your submission)  I uploaded my application on XXXX ......<br><br>Thank you for your efforts.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>XXXX<br><br><br><br>Good afternoon.<br><br>I have applied to xxx program. I'm really interested in joining your program. So could you kindly let me know some information of application? Looking forward to your reply.<br><br>Thank you,<br>Best,<br>zzz<br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-03-27 20:03:05 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>6. Extension Request</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/bethclong/ouihk53lkx3m/wish/162948040</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Hi Beth,<br><br>It has come to my notice that the deadline for the next assignment is approaching. However, since these recent days have been crowded with midterms, could you please allow an extension for another day for me?<br><br>Looking forward to hearing from you. <br><br>Have a good one.<br><br>Best, <br><br>XXXX<br><br>High Stakes Assignment Extension Request<br><br>Subject Line: Extension Request<br><br>Dear Prof.  XXXXX,<br><br>I am writing to request an extension for XXXXX.<br><br>(good excuse - illness, family illness, necessary travel, accident, apartment fire...)<br><br>I would appreciate (how long - tell them your plan).<br><br>Thank you for your consideration.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>XXXX</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-03-27 20:03:20 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>2. Write a polite request email about information on possible job opportunities in a professor&#39;s lab.</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/bethclong/ouihk53lkx3m/wish/162948106</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div>Subject: Request for job opportunities in lab<br>Dear Professor XX,<br>Having taken your ECEXXX course, I am really interested in your research field. I think it would be a great opportunity if I can work in your lab and gain deeper knowledge in this field. <br><br>I was wondering if you might have any possible jobs available in  your lab this summer ? If so, I would appreciate any information you could send<br><br>Thank you very much. Have a good day. <br><br>Best,<br>Weijia </div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-03-27 20:03:38 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>1.Request for recommendation</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/bethclong/ouihk53lkx3m/wish/162948569</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>Dear Professor Long,<br><br>I am writing to request a recommendation letter for my application to PhD program.&nbsp;<br><br>The program requires information about my academic performance as well as research ability. (be as specific as you can about what you want the letter to say)<br><br>The earliest deadline for letters is XXXXXX&nbsp; (also include submission link)<br>I've attached my CV/Resume<br>&nbsp;<br>Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration and have a nice day!<br><br>Best,<br>XXX</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-03-27 20:05:56 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Subject: Request for Recommendation etter</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/bethclong/ouihk53lkx3m/wish/162948761</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>Dear Professor XXX,<br><br>I took your mechanical design course in fall 2016 and was very interested (be a little specific), and has led interest for further study in this field.<br><br>Recently I am applying for a master progam of mechanical engineering at XXX university. (specific info you want them to put in the letter). I was wondering if you could please write a recommendation letter for me.  <br>The link for submission is:XXXX<br>and the deadline is XXXXX<br>I've attached my CV/Resume below.<br><br>Due to your busy schedule, I understand if you are unable to write this letter at this time.  <br>Please let me know if you have any questions.  Thank you for your consideration.<br><br>Best regards,<br>XXX</div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-03-27 20:06:43 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>5. Recommendation Letter Deadline</title>
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         <description><![CDATA[<div>(FW: request of recommendation)<br>Dear Prof. XXXX,<br><br>Hope you are well. <br><br>Thank you for agreeing to write a recommendation letter for me for XXX program. <br><br>I heard recently from the committee that deadline for submission is XX/XX/XXXX, and your letter has not yet been received.   The submission link is: XXXXX<br><br>I understand if you are no longer able to write the letter at this time.  I'd appreciate you letting me know if this is the case.  <br><br> If you need any additional information, please let me know.<br><br>Thank you for your consideration.<br><br>Sincerely,<br>XXXX<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-03-27 20:06:51 UTC</pubDate>
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         <title>Follow Up</title>
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         <link>https://padlet.com/bethclong/ouihk53lkx3m/wish/163543335</link>
         <description><![CDATA[<div><br>Subject: Cover Image<br><br>Dear XXXX,<br><br>Thank you for agreeing to send me the cover image for our article XXXX.<br><br>Please let me know if there is anything I can do to assist with this process.<br><br>I look forward to your reply.<br><br>Thank you,<br>XXXXX<br><br><br></div>]]></description>
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         <pubDate>2017-03-29 19:57:32 UTC</pubDate>
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