English for Life Sciences 2

Week 6 Writing an academic email

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Credit task instructions:

You are going to write an email to the author of your source or an expert on the topic of your poster presentation.
Word range: 150-200 words
Deadline: end of Week 7 (Sunday, 3 April)

Intro
Explain the background (why you are writing).

Main body
Arrange a meeting with the author/expert to discuss at least ONE of the following points:

  • You would like to make sure that you understood the ideas in the source correctly.
  • You understand everything clearly, but have some follow-up questions.
  • You would like them to recommend further sources about your topic.

Conclusion
Express gratitude and sign off.

Extra resource:

Brain scramble key
Go to page 4 for the solution to the brain scramble.
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