Evaluate the Following Email Between a Student and His Instructor

question 20

Multiple Choice

Evaluate the following email between a student and his instructor: To: [e-mail]: [e-mail] cc: Sent: 11/1/10 9:03 p.m.Hi Mr.Smith, My name is Peter Larsen.I am in your Biochemistry Fundamentals class on Tu/Th at 9:00.Me and my group have a question about the syllabus we were hoping you could clarify.It says that we are supposed to have the group project topic decided by 11/2.Are we to submit our ideas to you in a written format, or is this date just given as a guideline to remain on track in our timeline? We were thinking about either tackling a problem given in the text, or one from the supplemental journal you assigned as extra reading.-Peter.What was good about this note, and how could it be improved?

• A)Peter used a proper greeting, made it clear who he was, and used proper writing mechanics.The note was concise and to the point.The note could have been improved with a more proper email address and by sending it earlier in the week.
• B)Peter used a proper greeting, made it clear who he was, and used proper writing mechanics.The note could have been improved by using a more proper email address, by being more concise, and by sending the note earlier in the week.
• C)Peter used a proper greeting and made it clear who he was.To improve the letter, he should have edited it for writing mechanics including the salutation.He could have used a more proper email address, been more concise, and sent the note earlier in the week.
• D)Peter used a proper greeting and made it clear who he was.His letter was concise and to the point.Peter's note could have been improved with a more proper email address, a thank you, and by sending the note earlier.

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