Purpose

Good writers don’t just express  ideas—they also stand up for themselves in respectful and professional  ways. In this assignment, you will practice self-advocacy by writing a  professional email in response to a realistic situation.

Prompt

Choose one of the following scenarios (or create your own, with instructor approval):

1. Academic Setting:  You missed a deadline because of a legitimate reason (illness, family  emergency, or documented issue) and need to request an extension.
    
2. Workplace Setting:  You have been given extra responsibilities but want to ask your manager  for either (a) a reduced workload or (b) extra support/resources.
    
3. Campus Life Setting: You want to advocate for a campus change (e.g., more study spaces, longer library hours, or improved mental health resources).
    

Your Task

Write a professional email that:

• Clearly explains your issue or concern.
   
• Provides enough context without oversharing.
   
• Makes a polite but confident request.
   
• Uses a respectful, formal tone and proper email formatting.
   

Email Requirements

• Format: subject line, greeting, body, closing/signature.
   
• Length: 200–300 words.
   
• Tone: respectful, professional, persuasive.
   
• Proofread for grammar, punctuation, and clarity.
   

Reflection (100–150 words)

After writing your email, include a short reflection answering:

• How did you balance professionalism with advocating for your needs?
   
• What was the most challenging part of writing this email?
   

What to Submit

• Your completed email (copy/paste into submission box or attach a Word file).
   
• Your reflection.