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English 222: Technical Writing — Task: Cover Letter Critiques

Task Overview

Send an email message to Dr. Pagnucci with the information below.

To: pagnucci@iup.edu
From: your email address
Cc: your email address (always keep a copy of all your course emails!)
Subject: 322 Task: Cover Letter Critiques

Body of the Message:

Your Full Name (include your full name at the top of EVERY EMAIL so I can give you credit for your work)

(Copy the questions below into your email message. Type your answers after each question. Then send your completed eJournal to Dr. Pagnucci. Write answers that are as complete as possible. Note also that grammar and spelling will not be counted for eJournals, so just do your best.)

Answer the questions below for each letter you critique:

  1. Would you interview this job applicant?
  2. What information in the applicant’s letter makes you believe the person might be worth interviewing?
  3. What information in the applicant’s letter makes you believe the person should NOTbe invited to an interview?
  4. Using a 10 point scale where 1 = poor and 10 = excellent, how would you rate the overall effectiveness of this letter? Why do you feel the letter merits this overall rating?