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How to Write Emails and Engage Professors

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How to Write Emails and Engage Professors

Ce cours fait partie de Spécialisation "Introduction to Academic Research"

Instructeur : Angelique Louie

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niveau Intermédiaire

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7 heures à compléter

Planning flexible

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3 modules

Obtenez un aperçu d'un sujet et apprenez les principes fondamentaux.

niveau Intermédiaire

Certaines connaissances prérequises

7 heures à compléter

Planning flexible

Apprenez à votre propre rythme

Compétences que vous acquerrez

Catégorie : Communication Strategies
Catégorie : Rapport Building
Catégorie : Relationship Building
Catégorie : Problem Solving
Catégorie : Professional Development
Catégorie : Overcoming Obstacles
Catégorie : Strategic Thinking
Catégorie : Persuasive Communication
Catégorie : Communication
Catégorie : Time Management
Catégorie : Professionalism
Catégorie : Goal-Oriented
Catégorie : Resourcefulness
Catégorie : Planning
Catégorie : Persistence
Catégorie : Resilience
Catégorie : Research

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This course is designed to help you take the next step in your academic journey by mastering two critical skills: professional communication and strategic planning for research involvement. You’ll begin by learning how to write clear, respectful, and persuasive emails that encourage timely responses—an essential skill for connecting with professors and securing opportunities. Next, you’ll explore strategies for resilience and problem-solving when facing challenges such as unanswered messages or rejection. Finally, you’ll move from preparation to action by creating a personalized research plan, identifying your resources, and setting a realistic timeline to stay motivated. By the end of this course, you’ll have the confidence and tools to communicate effectively and turn your research goals into reality.

Détails du module

Welcome to the course! In this first module, we focus on a skill that is essential for academic and professional success—but one that many students rarely practice: writing effective, professional emails. You’ll learn how to craft messages that are clear, respectful, and persuasive, and most importantly, how to do so in a way that encourages timely and positive responses. By the end of this module, you’ll have strategies to make your communication stand out and build stronger connections with professors and other professionals.

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6 vidéos2 lectures2 devoirs1 sujet de discussion

6 vidéosTotal 26 minutes

Course Introduction0 minutes
How to Get Into Research, Part 1: Communication4 minutes
How to Get Involved in Research: Tips for Success6 minutes
Critical Skill: Professional Correspondence, Part 13 minutes
Critical Skill: Professional Correspondence, Part 28 minutes
Critical Skill: Professional Correspondence, Part 35 minutes

2 lecturesTotal 21 minutes

Course Navigation and Safety Statement1 minute
Professional Correspondence20 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 75 minutes

Module 1 Quiz30 minutes
Write to a Professor45 minutes

1 sujet de discussionTotal 10 minutes

Learning Goals10 minutes

You might be familiar with rejection, or maybe you have never seen it before. Finding a research position is about serendipity as well as preparation. And you will need to be resilient to find that ideal job. In this module, we'll learn more about not giving up. If you've tried to look for a research position or a job you might have run into a common problem - no one is responding to your e-mail or letters. Join us as we think about solutions to this age-old problem.

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3 vidéos1 lecture2 devoirs1 sujet de discussion

3 vidéosTotal 18 minutes

How to Get Into Research, Part 2: Don't Give Up!8 minutes
What Else Can You Do?4 minutes
What Are Research Advisors Looking For?6 minutes

1 lectureTotal 30 minutes

Dealing with Rejection30 minutes

2 devoirsTotal 65 minutes

Module 2 Quiz20 minutes
Learning from Rejection45 minutes

1 sujet de discussionTotal 15 minutes

Learning from Rejection Discussion15 minutes

In this final module, you’ll move from preparation to action by creating a clear roadmap for your research journey. You’ll start by identifying and using the tools and resources you’ve gathered so far, then develop a personalized plan for getting involved in research opportunities. To keep yourself on track, you’ll design a realistic timeline that motivates progress and ensures accountability. By applying strategic planning skills, you’ll transform your ideas into actionable steps that bring you closer to meaningful research experiences.

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2 vidéos1 devoir2 sujets de discussion

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