Monthly Archives: September 2021

Invitation to Writing Team for ENGL 301; Yifan Wang

Subject: Invitation to Writing Team for ENGL 301
Dear Yifan Wang,
I am searching for a writing team for ENGL 301. Would you like to join my team?
I noticed from your blog that we are both BCS students. Similar to you, I became more interested in the BCS program after using python to do data analysis at an internship. Additionally, I identify with and value your habit of trying to finish work in advance. These compatibilities are why I think we would make a great team. I have attached a letter of application to ENGL 301. It outlines some of my credentials, my strengths, and my weaknesses as a writer. Reading it will help you decide if you think we are compatible as team-mates.
Please email me to accept my invitation if you think we would make a good writing team.
Best regards,
Phillip Tellier
Student of ENGL 301, University of British Columbia

Invitation to Writing Team for ENGL 301; Johnathan Tam

Subject: Invitation to Writing Team for ENGL 301
Dear Johnathan Tam,
I am searching for a writing team for ENGL 301. Would you like to join my team?
I noticed from your blog that we are both BCS students. As someone who worked on medical devices, I share your view that good software in the medical field can lead to better patient outcomes. Since we both have some experience in technical writing from work experience,  I think we would make a good writing team. For example, I have written outlines of medical device testing and you have written ethics applications to clinical research ethics boards. I have attached a letter of application to ENGL 301. It outlines some of my credentials, my strengths, and my weaknesses as a writer. Reading it will help you decide if you think we are compatible as team-mates.
Please email me to accept my invitation if you think we would make a good writing team.
Best regards,
Phillip Tellier
Student of ENGL 301, University of British Columbia

Re: Invitation to ENGL 301 Writing Team Position

Subject: Re: Invitation to ENGL 301 Writing Team Position
Dear Jordan Zhao,
I would love to join your writing team! I am excited to work with another BCS student who also has an interest in medical devices. I also agree with you that good communication is paramount to any type of team-work. I appreciate your commitment to it.
I look forward to working together.
Best regards,
Phillip Tellier
Student of ENGL 301, University of British Columbia

Memo for Letter of Application

MEMORANDUM

To:                  Dr. Erika Paterson, English Professor at the University of British Columbia

From:              Phillip Tellier, Student of ENGL 301 at the University of British Columbia

Date:        September 19, 2021

Subject:   Posted Letter of Application to a Writing Team on my Blog

I have posted my letter of application to the class to form a writing team. This was requested in the instructor blog and due on September 20, 2021. The letter consists of the following parts:

  • An introduction which notifies the class that I am looking to form a writing team for English 301.
  • Evidence that I am a skilled technical writer because of the writing done during co-op at YouCount Inc. and in my previous biochemistry degree.
  • Encouragement for others to reach out to me if we share the same interests, namely biochemistry, computer science, and bioinformatics.
  • My strengths and weaknesses as a writer which explains how perfectionism can slow down my workflow.
  • Contact information for anyone who wishes to have me on their team.

Thank you for taking the time to review this letter. Please let me know if my writing can be improved in anyway.

Enclosure: 301 Phillip Tellier Application letter

 

Writing Team Letter of Application

Dear class of English 301,

One of the requirements of English 301 is to form a writing team of four in order to work collaboratively throughout the semester. As someone who has professional experience in technical writing, I believe I would make an excellent addition to a writing team.

During my co-op at YouCount Inc., I helped develop a medical device. I was tasked with writing documentation for standard operating procedures, numerous emails to organize laboratory testing, and a formal report to summarize research on similar medical devices. I had to submit numerous scientific reports throughout my previous biochemistry degree at the University of Victoria. The fact that I graduated with distinction is evidence that I am adept at writing them.

Since I am a BCS student, I have an interest in computer science. Furthermore, as a BSc biochemistry graduate, I love biochemistry, the fields that relate, and science in general. I find bioinformatics, the intersection of biochemistry and computer science, even more fascinating since it combines two of my passions. I would be overjoyed to partner with students that have the same passions.

My work ethic when writing tends to be slow and steady. It takes me a while to develop my ideas, but I make up for this by ending with much better writing. Hence, I tend to be a perfectionist. Additionally, I am a team-member that always makes a commitment to good communication since I know first hand how difficult it can be to complete work in a group with poor communication.

Please email me at ptellier@student.ubc.ca if you would like to form a writing team that includes me.

Sincerely,

Phillip Tellier

 

Word File (.docx) of this letter: 301 Phillip Tellier Application letter