The Chinese Online Writing Lab

4.5 Application coverletters

Dear Dr. Brown,

Commend the organization's reputation in a particular field

By designating ABC as my primary interest area in ASME and having received the ABC Newsletter for quite some time, I realized that CGFM would be a resourceful group for my professional interest in flow measurements.

Your current project

Our institute, the Center for Measurement Standards (CMS/ITRI), has tentatively chosen mid October as the starting date to develop a national liquid and gas standard flow measurement laboratory in Taiwan, R.O.C.

Laboratory development specifications

The laboratory will have the following capacity rating:
Oil: up to 6,000 lpm (uncertainty: +0.1-0.4% from light to heavy oil)
Water: up to 10,000 lpm (uncertainty: +0.2%)
Air: up to 7,000 SM/hr (uncertainty: +0.25%)
Once the laboratory is developed, our work will be extended into several potential flow studies, e.g., multiphase flows, LDV, pump and fan performance, air flow in wind tunnel and CFD related scheduled programs at Atlanta, Georgia.

Information request for participation in related activities offered by their organization

Could you send me information on the necessary forms for this activity? We are also interested in pursuing collaboration with your research program, based on our mutual interests. I look forward to hearing from you.

Sincerely yours,

4.6 Training program suggestions

Dear Dr. Lin,

Previous discussion regarding training session

In our last conversation, in December, I mentioned the possibility of arranging a short-course on Molecular Simulation. I have already received your letter dated December 10. Thank you for your valuable suggestions concerning the development of molecular simulation at UCL.

General theme of proposed seminar

As you previously stated, molecular simulation is an effective tool for facilitating the identification of polymer structure and application. I also agree that the introduction of Molecular Simulation at UCL would stimulate a more thorough understanding, and much related research activity in the area of polymer morphology-structure property relationships.

Background information of your laboratory's research interests

The current and future topics to be undertaken at the Polymer Division include Morphology Control Polymer Blends, Interface/Adhesion of Thermoplastic Composite, and Polymer Additive/Processing Aid Behavior in Polymer Matrixes. Therefore, many of our future research activities will be related to adhesion, surface, interface and interaction forces. The systems we would like to employ may be primarily related to polymer blends and coation/surface treatments. I hope that through this short training program, we can determine the systems and research topics that need to be focused on.

Specific topics to be covered in the seminar

The following topics may be a helpful guide when determining the content of a short training course. Of course, you should feel free to ammend or expand any of these topics.
1. Current developments and the application of MS in Polymer research
2. Applications of co-polymer composition/structure/property (specific topics of interest: hexamethyldiamine, adipic acid, terephthalic acid copolymer property and structure)
3. Polyolefin (PE, PP, PS) Conformation/Properties (system of particular interest: Metallocene Based Polymers)
4. Adhesion/Interface: Polymer Blends and Tire Cords (Nylon 6, Nylon 66, PET) in Rubber
5. Surface Treatment/Adhesion (Thin Film Formation on Polymer Surface, i.e., Plasma, Chemical Vapor Deposition and Adhesion with Polymer Substrates, such as PC and PMMA)

The above topics are simply for your reference. Topics #3 and #5 can be prioritized, with #2 and #3 as the minor emphases. I hope related fundamental concepts (Theory, Basis and Structure of MS) and the state-of-the-art MS technology can also be included in the training curriculum.

I look forward to your response to some of these above mentioned concerns. Happy Holidays.

Sincerely yours,

Writing exercise

Making suggestions for training curriculum. Using 4.6 as a model, write a letter suggesting the curriculum for an upcoming training session. Be sure to adhere to the following guidelines: Refer to a previous discussion regarding a training course on a particular technology. Emphasize your organization's commitment to developing this technology, along with related activities currently underway. Propose certain topics to be discussed during the training while giving the speaker the freedom to modify or expand on any of the proposed topics.

NOTE:

Application coverletters 國外訓練之申請 belong to correspondence regarding arrangements for a training program and/or guest worker period. Correspondence regarding arrangements for a training program and/or guest worker period often includes the following:
Proposing the training course or guest worker period
Proposing the technical training period should be stated with confidence in the organization's ability to meet your organizational or individual needs. Such examples are:
"Could you provide a short training course at UCL, on the current developments and applications of MS as used in Polymer research?"
"Would you allow me to serve as a guest worker in your laboratory?"
"I would like to serve as a guest worker in your laboratory for six to eight months."
A description of your organization's current work and research (as related to the training program)
Providing as much information about your own personal background or your organization's requirements or needs will allow the reader to determine whether he or she can help you.
"I have a master's degree in Materials Science and Engineering and have received special training in thin film deposition photolithography and chemical etching. I am currently designing a process that would integrates these technologies for the development of a pressure sensor that is based on a metal thin strain gauge."
"The Pressure/Vacuum Measurement Laboratory at the Center for Measurement Standards is planning to develop the primary pressure standard (PPS) of the mercury manometer so as to promote and strengthen our laboratory's measurement capabilities."
A clear statement of how the training course can benefit your organization
A clear statement of what you expect to gain from the training course will avoid further confusion.
"I also agree that the introduction of Molecular Simulation at UCL would provide a more thorough understanding of polymer morphology-structure property relationship and the directions for research activity."
"Your laboratory, one of the leaders in this field of research, could provide me with a marvelous opportunity to learn about sensor manufacturing.
An itinerary or set of topics that will be covered during the training program
Stating your expectations of the training itinerary may prevent later disappointment.
"I hope that through this short training program we can determine the systems and research topics that need to be focused on. The following topics may be a helpful guide for you when deciding the contents of this short training course. Of course, you should feel free to ammend or expand on any of these topics."
"We hope to enhance our technical knowledge of PPS, particularly with respect to temperature measurement and control, anti-vibration, and pressure control."