Kerr-Heraly writes, "When I receive an email with no subject line or greeting followed by all lowercase letters asking for an extension, I don’t feel very obliged. Emails might be a dying art, but you still have to know how to use them properly.
Consider the tone and clarity of your correspondence to professors. Are you being professional and courteous? Are you clearly identifying what your request is? I ask students to demonstrate to me that they have attempted to find the answer on their own (e.g. in the syllabus, in the textbook, or through a classmate) before coming to me with a question. All of these factors will help you get the answers you’re looking for."
How can you practice persuading through presentations this week? We encourage you to try! Practice builds confidence and helps make a skill feel more natural.
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