Research & Writing Resources

Writing an emailing might seem simple—like writing a text message to a friend—but its mastery often seems out of reach. Luckily, with proper email etiquette, you can level up your communication! 

Among other things, email etiquette involves the Big Four: 1) Format, 2) Grammar, 3) Tone, and 4) Purpose.

Think of your email like a neat outfit—clear subject line, proper greeting, a concise body, and a respectful farewell. Add to that the necessary touch up—that's our proper use of grammar! Likewise, tone helps us avoid sounding like a robot or an emotionless text. Finally, emails are not a guessing game. They have an clear objective, and our recipients want to know it.

Looking to bring that needed finesse to your emails? Check out this resource.

Reaching out to potential advisors opens doors to new discoveries! But how do you take hold of this exciting opportunity? 

Be bold but professional—poise and polite. 

Take a look at this beneficial presentation to propel your opportunities and secure that advisor! 

This quick guide will help you stand out as a student and strengthen your ability to make valuable connections with advisors. Whether you're just starting or looking to dive deeper into your field, this presentation is your guide to the ever-winding yet thrilling research process. 

Approaching an adult in person for a Rec Letter—whether your favorite highschool teacher, a medical professional you shadowed over the summer, or your no-nonsense sports coach—can be quite the challenge. Add to that the need to follow up on your requests, and the stakes feel even higher.  Fortunately, the Research & Writing Lab has a resource that can help you elevate your follow-up emails for those essential Rec Letters. 

We've created ready-made templates for those necessary follow-up emails, making it easy to politely remind your recommenders about your requests and any upcoming deadlines while also keeping the process on track. These templates should not only help you stay professional, respectful, and organized but also bring you one step closer to your future! 

Let's give your follow-up emails that extra edge! 

Writing Recommendation Letters is a wonderful opportunity for teachers to showcase our outstanding students' gifts, strengths, and growth. More than being a formality, these letters are a window through which we can share our insights into the experiences of students within an academic setting. As students eagerly apply to their summer internships or their dream university, our Rec Letters advocate our students clearly and enthusiastically, capturing their academic potential, personal character, and the special moments that have made them standout in our classrooms.

To assist with the Rec-Letter writing process, we've prepared a quick guide on the ins and outs of Teacher Rec Letters. 

Let's make our students shine through our stellar Rec Letters, providing them with the much needed encouragement and support as they take their next big steps!