How To Write An Effective Formal Correspondence?

What will you learn?

1. Why communication is important for researchers
2. How to communicate effectively through formal letters
3. Understand the basics of writing different types of letters
4. Tips and guidelines to hone your professional writing skills

Course Description

Doing research is as much about communicating with your co-researchers, superiors and other stakeholders as it is about working on your project. And being able to communicate in a concise, articulate and impactful manner will not just help you execute your project successfully but also help further your research career.

This self-paced program will familiarize you with a diverse range of written communication, such as cover letters, enquiry letters, correspondence pertaining to updates, job applications, and other such topics. By following the simple and handy guidelines presented in this course, you can sharpen your edge in written correspondence and excel in your field.

What topics will you cover?

1. Introduction
2. Objectives of the course
3. Different types of letters
4. Letters from job applicants
5. Cover letter for job applicants
6. Issues with language
7. Content of a curriculum vitae
8. Design of a curriculum vitae
9. Enquiry letters
10. Technical memoranda
11. Rebuttal letters
12. Communicating science through media and social media
13. Summary
14. Check your understanding
15. Further reading

Course Narrator:

Phillip Schrank, Academic Trainer

Phillip Schrank is the Assistant Professor of International Relations at Chosun University in Gwangju. He has published and presented on topics ranging from democratization to alliance theory. He is the recipient of numerous awards and grants, including research grants from Chosun University and a research grant from the US Department of State. Prior to his professorship at Chosun University, Phillip was a senior lecturer at the Korea Military Academy. Phillip has a BA in History and Broad Field Social Sciences, an MA in English Education, and is writing his dissertation for a PhD in International Relations. Phillip has conducted over 70 hours of workshops helping scholars publish in high level international journals.