Monthly Archives: September 2016

Team: What’s the HAPS? Hannah, Andriy, Polina, Siarra

What’s the HAPS?

Hannah Wagner 

Andriy Bolyachevets 

Polina Beskrovnaya 

Siarra Sens

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Hi Polina,

I read in your application letter that you ‘effectively present and communicate information in a well-structured, straightforward way’ and I’ll admit, my writing style is much more exaggerated, persuasive, out-of-the-box and creatively inspired. It sounds like we both have an eye for detail, but in different, yet complementary ways.  I have to say, I really connected with your letter and I think we would be great team members! I am now looking for a team member that is knowledgeable and quite comfortable with technology; for example, building websites,  formatting online projects, etc. I look forward to hearing from you and wish you luck in your search as well!

Sincerely, 

Siarra Sens.

Dear Siarra,
If you are still looking for people to join your team, then I would be glad to accept the invitation. I have recently also received an email from Andrew who, I believe, is part of the team already, so I have just sent him a similar email, where I let him know that I would like to join you as well.
I have also reviewed your blog and your application letter, and I believe that it would be great to work together with someone who has so much experience with writing. I think that our writing styles could really complement each other, since, as you said, I am more straight-forward and logical, while you seem to be able to express yourself creatively very well. Hopefully, I can join your team, so we can benefit from each other by learning and working together.
Hope to hear from you soon.
Sincerely,
Polina.
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Hi Andriy,

Your application caught my attention when you mentioned your technical expertise! I’ll admit, for this course, technology may be my downfall… Without the right team members of course. I am a confident and passionate writer and incorrect use of spelling and grammar has to be my biggest pet-peeve! I also see eye-to-eye with your work ethic and desire to cross-pollinate ideas and concoct top notch projects together  I have also sent an email to Polina as she highlighted her skills of clear and concise writing, though lacking the persuasive and creative aspect which I am confident I have 🙂
I look forward to hearing from you,
 
Siarra Sens.
Dear Siarra Sens,

I am pleasantly surprised to receive the invitation to join your
writing team. Having reviewed your application letter, I am impressed
by your level of writing expertise and the playful formalism with
which you approached the task of composing the letter. Rest assured
that my pragmatism and natural inclination for utility of
communication will complement your eloquent writing style. I am glad
you agree that strong work ethics is of utmost importance when
choosing team members, and your early initiative to solicit team
members is a live proof that you stand behind your words.

I noticed that you extended the invitation to join your team to only
one other student (Polina), I believe that we are supposed to have a
team of four. As my original plan was to invite someone from my
program (second degree in computer science), English 301 is a popular
way to satisfy upper level communication requirement, I hope you do
not mind if I extend the invitation to someone from my short list, and
see whether they accept.

Once again, thank you for taking the first step.

Andriy.

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Hi Hannah,

I’ve gone through just about everyone’s applications and yours definitely stood out–professional, with character. I have emailed others based on their technical, computer-savvy skills and another’s analytical “clear and concise” writing preference–in other words, boring, straight forward, but safe and organized thinking. I find myself more of an out-of-the-box inspired writer with a passion for leaving the reader moved in some way or another. I am also striving to maintain a high grade point average as I am unsure if I will pursue a master’s one of these days. I’d like to say more though I’ll leave it at that as I’m in desperate need of some sleep.

I hope to hear from you, I really do.

Siarra.

Ps. Bubbbies pickles. Tell me you’ve tried them?

 

Hey! Sorry I saw you email last night, but I have a four month old so I don’t get much free time to respond to emails during the day!!

I would love to join the team! Thanks so much for the invite.
Have a great trip.
Talk soon.

Email Memo

Memo

 

To: Erika Paterson, English 301 Professor

From: Siarra Sens, English 301 Student

Date: September 14th 2016

Subject: Posting Confirmation of Application Letter

 

As indicated in the course outline, the first assignment this week is to create an application letter, which will guide the selection of students into their chosen teams. Attached to this email is my application form.

 

The application outlines:

 

– My previous experience with writing

– My interests and goals related to writing

– My strengths and weaknesses in writing

– Examples of times when I was recognized for my efforts

 

I look forward to meeting my team members and diving into the semester. Please do not hesitate to contact me for further clarification on my application.

 

Enclosure: Application Form

https://blogs.ubc.ca/siarrasens/2016/09/13/301-siarra-sens-application-letter/

301 Siarra Sens Application Letter

September 14th 2016

Technical Writing 301

University of British Columbia

 

Siarra Sens, Student

193 Trincomali Place

Salt Spring Island, BC

 

Dear Fellow Classmates of English 301 :

 

SUBJECT : A LETTER OF APPLICATION

 

 

Please consider my application to be accepted into a professional writing team for the duration of the semester, as requested on September 14th 2016. I will graduate from the University of British Columbia (UBC) in April of 2017 with a Bachelor of Dental Science. My instructors in the Dental Hygiene Diploma program were enthusiastic with my quality of my essays and extensive research and attention to detail of my projects and highly encouraged me to apply.

 

I was accepted one year earlier than expected into the Dental Diploma Program, leaving me still one year away from completing a Bachelor of English with a minor in Creative Writing, also from UBC.  My instructors in the English department expressed that they were truly sorry to see me leave as I displayed a strong passion for writing and admiration of the English language. I deeply desire to research and write in aid of the advancement of the dental profession, so my pervious pursuits are not lost. Needless to say, I do not consider the English 301 course as merely an elective, but a greatly appreciated foundational course in which I am motivated and driven to excel in.

 

You will find I have an open mind and I am an out-of-the-box-thinker. These traits have greatly improved my skill as a researcher and a team-member among all fields. I have an eye for detail in the way that I can shorten a paper a few hundred words without losing any information all the while ensuring the paper is free of improper use of grammar and unforgiving spelling errors. I have years of experience with focus on the flow of a paper from one paragraph to the next, each with an exceptional and appropriate point to support the topic of choice. I find pleasure in taking leadership roles as well as stepping down to complete a task that has gone unwanted by others in the team in efforts to complete the task efficiently and punctually. I see the value in open and free-flowing communication from start to finish of each task while ensuring each team-member has played an equal part in the process.

 

I require team-members who consider themselves ‘computer-savvy,’ as my writing skills heavily outweigh my technology skills. This would include those who have an eye for formatting. I would work well with team-members who prefer to shorten pieces of work as I admit I prefer bulking up a paper or project.

 

If my background meets your needs, please email me at siarralayla_@hotmail.com or leave a comment on my blog.

 

Sincerely,

 

 

Siarra Sens