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Masai Pace

Professor Dominique S. Johnson

WRI-1301-22

27 January 2023

Prompt #1:

You have read the directions for an assignment several times but still do not understand how to
complete it. You want to ask your instructor for help during their office hours.

Subject: Request for Assistance with Assignment

Dear Professor X,

My name is Masai Pace and I am a student in your class. I hope this email finds you well. I have
read the directions for the current assignment several times, but I am still having difficulty
understanding how to complete it. I was wondering if it would be possible for me to come to
your office for some assistance.

I understand that you are busy, and I would be more than happy to make an appointment to meet
with you at a time that is convenient for you. Please let me know what times you are available
and I will do my best to accommodate your schedule.

Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Masai Pace

Prompt #2:

You have a doctor’s appointment scheduled on the day when you have a class. You want to
notify your instructor in advance as well as ask for notes or assignments that you may miss.

Subject: Absence on X/X/XXXX

Dear Professor X,
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I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inform you that I have a doctor's appointment
scheduled for next Wednesday during our class time. I understand the importance of attending
class and I apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

I was wondering if it would be possible for me to receive any notes or assignments that I may
miss during this class. I would greatly appreciate it if you could provide me with the materials so
that I can stay on top of the coursework.

Please let me know if there are any additional measures I should take to ensure that I do not fall
behind in the class.

Thank you for your understanding and I look forward to seeing you in class.

Sincerely,
Masai Pace

Prompt #3:

You missed the deadline to turn in an essay due to poor time management. You want to ask your
instructor to let you submit the essay late, but their policy states they do not accept late work.

Subject: Late Submission of Essay

Dear Professor X,

I hope this email finds you well. My name is Masai Pace, and I am a student in your class. I am
writing to you today because I, unfortunately, missed the deadline for the essay.

I take full responsibility for my actions and understand that the policy for your class is not to
accept late work. However, I wanted to reach out to you and express my sincere apologies for my
poor time management. I have been dealing with some personal issues that have affected my
ability to focus on my studies, and I regret that this has affected my submission of the essay.

I understand that you may not be able to make an exception for me, but I wanted to ask if there is
any possibility of submitting the essay later than the deadline. I assure you that I have completed
the essay, and I am confident that it meets the required standards. I understand that this is a big
ask, but I promise that this will not happen again, and I am willing to make up for my mistake in
any way that you see fit.
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Thank you for your time, and I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,
Masai Pace

Prompt #4:

You have submitted a job/internship application and want to ask the hiring manager about the
status of your application.

Subject: Inquiry about Job/Internship Application - Masai Pace

Dear Ms. X,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to inquire about the status of my job application
which I submitted on X/XX/XXXX.

I am extremely interested in this opportunity and would like to know if there have been any
updates or if there is any additional information regarding my application.

Thank you for your time and consideration, and I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely,
Masai Pace

Prompt #5:

You ordered a package but it never arrived although it says it has been delivered. You want to ask
customer service about locating your package and alternative options.

Subject: Package not received - Order #12345

Dear X,

I hope this email finds you well. I am writing to bring to your attention an issue I am facing with
an order I placed on your website. I ordered a package (Order #12345) on X, 10th and according
to the tracking information provided, it was marked as delivered on X, 15th. However, I have yet
to receive my package and it has been over a week now.
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I have checked with my neighbors, the concierge, and the local post office and they have not
seen any sign of the package. I understand that there might be some delays due to the current
situation, but I am concerned that my package may have been lost or stolen. I would greatly
appreciate your help in locating my package or providing alternative options.

I have attached a copy of the order confirmation and tracking information for your reference.
Please let me know if there is any additional information you need from me. I look forward to
hearing from you soon.

Thank you for your time and assistance.

Best regards,

Masai Pace