Data for my dissertation
Dear all,
I am an MSc student in Applied Linguistics. For my dissertation I am
planning to analyze application letters/essays written by native and
non-native English speakers in support of their application for
university admission. (These letters/essays are also called statement
of purpose, study plan, letter of intent, motivation letter and personal
statement.)
I understand that these documents may contain personal or confidential
information, so you are free to remove any identifying information if
you wish. I assure you that at no stage will I reveal anything private
or confidential. (The only personal information I shall need is your
nationality and native language.)
It is very difficult to collect data and I really need your help. If
you have kept a copy of this type of letter/essay and are willing to let
me use it, or if you have any queries, please contact me.
This is the second time I have sent out this request. Last time I didn't
make it sufficiently clear that this is a personal request from me, and
of course it is entirely up to you whether you are willing to help me
out by offering me this particular data (if you have it).
Many thanks,
Amy Hsiao
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Telephone no. 0131-667-6000 exten. No. 24630
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