You will read an email and write a response. Your term paper for Professor Reyes is due Friday at 5 p.m. You have been unwell for several days and will not be able to submit a strong draft on time. Write an email to (1) explain the situation honestly, (2) request a specific extension, and (3) commit to a clear new deadline. You have 7 minutes.
Email to professor requesting an assignment extension
The boring draft
Score: 3 / 5
Dear Professor Reyes,
I am writing to ask for a short extension on my term paper, which is currently due Friday at 5 p.m. I have been sick with a sinus infection since the weekend and, although I have completed most of the research, the draft I could hand in on Friday would not show my best work. I would rather turn in something polished than rushed.
Would it be possible to submit the paper by Monday evening at 8 p.m. instead? I am happy to accept any small late penalty that goes with this delay.
Thank you for considering my request — I will not need any further extension after that date, and I will email confirmation as soon as the paper is submitted on the portal.
Sincerely,
Bella
The power upgrade
Score: 5 / 5
Dear Professor Reyes,
I am writing to request a short extension on my term paper, which is currently due Friday at 5 p.m. I have been unwell with a sinus infection since the weekend and, although I have completed most of the research, the draft I could submit on Friday would not reflect my best work. I would rather turn in something polished than rushed.
Would it be acceptable to submit the paper by Monday evening at 8 p.m. instead? I am happy to accept any small late penalty that accompanies this delay.
Thank you for considering my request — I will not need any further extension after that date, and I will email confirmation as soon as the paper is submitted on the portal.
Sincerely,
Bella