Writing Sample: Student Email Example #1 (Problem Resolution)

Hi.

Thank you for addressing this concern with me and please know that I am committed to help you in whatever way possible.

There are three calendar weeks left in the current semester and if I understand your email request correctly you are asking to submit the remainder of the three weeks of coursework on the day of the final exam.

If that is correct then here is what I will need you to submit on Canvas (learning management system) on or before the final day of class for the semester which is Monday, May 17th:

· 2 Recorded Oral Presentations: An Argument For a Topic and an Argument Against a Topic

· Completed outlines for 2 Oral Presentations

· 4 Completed Student Debate Evaluations

· TED Talk Viewing Assignment: Michael Shermer — Why people believe weird things

· TED Talk Viewing Assignment: Michael Shermer — The pattern behind self-deception

· TED Talk Viewing Assignment: Julian Treasure — How to speak so that others want to listen

· TED Talk Viewing Assignment: Richard Greene — 7 secrets of the greatest speakers

Once you have submitted all of the assignments listed above I will review and enter the grades into Canvas.

If you need help selecting and refining a topic to argue for or against, please send me an email as soon as possible so no time is wasted.

If you can record yourself and post the videos to YouTube that would be ideal. If you would like me to record your presentations I can do so if you would meet me at any one of the campuses in the district. I have my own camera, camera tripod and microphone. I will be able to complete the recordings and upload the videos then and there.

Again, I am sorry that you are faced with such a problem this late in the semester. I am committed to helping you in any way I possibly can.

Please reply to this email if you have any further questions, concerns or if there is any help or assistance I can offer to you in the preparation of the oral arguments.