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This assessment has 1 part. You must complete the assessment in this digital document. The assessment will be graded using the rubric you will find below. To pass Module 5, you must achieve a minimum score of 50%.

Write an Email to a Professor

Imagine you need an extension to complete one of your course assignments. Write an email to your professor asking for an extension. Your email must include the following parts:

  • subject line
  • greeting
  • body (4-6 sentences)
  • sign-off
  • signature

Before submitting your Module 5 Assessment, please complete the Module 5 Pre-Submission Checklist. You will have one chance to submit this assessment. The assessment will be graded using this rubric. To pass Module 5, you must achieve a minimum score of 50%.


Module 5 Assessment Fillable PDF

Module 5 Assessment


Module 5 Pre-Submission Checklist

Use the Checkboxes on the left of each criteria to make sure you have completed each.

My email includes an appropriate subject line.

My email includes an appropriate, professional greeting to the professor.

My email body is focused on asking the professor for an extension on a course assignment.

My email body is 4-6 sentences long.

My email body has a professional tone.

My email includes an appropriate, professional sign-off.

My email signature includes my name, student number, and institution information.

My email elements have proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation.


Module 5 Assessment Rubric

M5 Assessment Rubric