January 11th 2016
UBC, Faculty of Science
Vancouver BC
Students of ENGL 301
UBC, Faculty of Arts
Vancouver BC
Dear Fellow ENGL 301 students
Please consider my application for a position on your writing team for ENGL 301. I am an undergrad student in the faculty of science at UBC. I have completed two previous English courses, ENG 100 and ENG 104, at the University of Capilano and have written many literary reviews and lab reports, in other courses. For GEOG 319, I wrote a review of an Environmental Impact Assessment for and independent power project. This involved carefully reading the 80 page technical document, that contained details on the ecological impact of the dam, and critiquing its short comings.
As a mature student and someone who has spent over a decade in the workforce, I have developed a good work ethic and have learned to manage my time appropriately. I know how relate to others in a professional manner and work in a team setting. These relational skills have improved my efficacy in anything I apply myself to and make me an asset to any writing team. I understand the dependence that team members have on their co-workers, and the responsibility to meet deadlines.
Although I may not have had the chance to develop my writing skills as much as an arts student, I have had a lot of practice in digesting technical data and communicating it in an effective matter. My strength lays in having a big picture focus and creating clarity in my communications. I know how to develop and idea in a meaningful, yet concise, manner.
In this course, I hope to improve my writing mechanics and to become a practiced and efficient writer. I would like to one day work as an environmental consultant, in which technical writing is a crucial aspect, which is why I will strive hard to contribute my best work to this course.
If you think I would make a good contribution to your writing team, please contact me at. Jacob.w.bauer@gmail.com
Sincerely,
Jake Bauer