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Effective Business Writing

Email Lab Simulation
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1 · Draft independently

Write a complete customer email. Keep your first draft so you can compare what changed.

2 · Review and refine

Request AI coaching on your draft, then decide which suggestions to use. AI feedback is advisory, not a grade.

3 · Self-assess the writing

Use the source guide's 16-point rubric. Score the email, not the person.

CriterionMaximumYour score

Total: 0/16

4 · Debrief

Compare the revised email with the guide's model. Consider order, emphasis, tone, and whether the facts stayed stable.

Your revision

Model answer

Subject: Action required today: Upload signed income verification by 3 p.m.

Hello [Customer Name],

To keep tomorrow's rate-lock timeline on track, please upload the signed income verification using the secure link by 3 p.m. today.

Once received, our team can continue the review. This request does not confirm final approval. If you have difficulty using the link, please reply and I will help.

Thank you,
[Name]