STEMskiller: Skill Set Map for Mentors of Early Career Researchers

RESEARCH AND SCHOLARSHIP: Academic reading and writing

[Corresponding with others]

Formal correspondence

Definition:

Formal correspondence can also be referred to as “professional writing,” ranging from writing professional emails to writing proposals or creating web content. Essential for all early career researchers. 

Useful resources on Formal correspondence:

Texas A&M Writing Center. (n.d.). Writing & speaking guides: Professional writing section. http://writingcenter.tamu.edu/Students/Writing-Speaking-Guides

 No-nonsense guides to all aspects of professional writing, including audio and video guides.

Tags: IPS WC; IPS T; PSR CE; PSR IKC; PSR ER; PSR LL; PSR GL; CompTS, CompGS

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Table of contents:

1.2. Academic reading and writing


1.2.1. Preparing to write


1.2.2. Writing specifics for different academic formats


1.2.3. Grant proposals


1.2.4. Corresponding with others


1.2.4.1. Formal correspondence

 

Author: Stephanie Krueger

Peer Reviewer(s): None

Last Updated: October 22, 2021