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.
How to Write Emails and Engage Professors
How to Write Emails and Engage Professors
本课程是 Introduction to Academic Research 专项课程 的一部分
位教师：Angelique Louie
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November 2025
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该课程共有3个模块
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个视频2篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
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个视频1篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
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个视频1个作业2个讨论话题
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