Students templates
Emails to professors, study notes, essay outlines, group projects, applications and revision plans. 48 free templates, 21 of them longer notes. Open one to fill in the blanks and copy it.
Emails to professors
Polite, clear academic emails.
- Extension request Snippet Asks for more time. Dear Professor [Name], I am writing to ask for an extension on [Assignment], due [Due date], because…
- Office hours request Snippet Books a meeting. Dear Professor [Name], Could I meet you during office hours to discuss [Topic]? If those times do not work,…
- Question about a grade Snippet Asks politely about a mark. Dear Professor [Name], Thank you for the feedback on [Assignment]. I would like to understand how I could…
- Missed class Snippet Explains an absence. Dear Professor [Name], I was unable to attend class on [today] due to [Reason]. I will catch up on the…
- Recommendation letter request Snippet Asks for a reference. Dear Professor [Name], I am applying for [Programme] and would be honoured if you could write a…
- Research opportunity Snippet Asks to join research. Dear Professor [Name], I have been reading your work on [Topic] and found [Detail] fascinating. Are there…
- Thank you professor Snippet End of term thanks. Dear Professor [Name], Thank you for a great semester in [Course]. [Highlight] changed how I think about…
- Clarify assignment Snippet Asks about instructions. Dear Professor [Name], For [Assignment], should [Question]? I want to make sure I follow the instructions…
Study notes
Notes that help you remember.
- Lecture notes Note Structured lecture notes. Course: [Course] Date: [today] Topic: [Topic] Key ideas - Details Questions - Summary
- Cornell notes Note Cues, notes, summary. Cues - Notes Summary
- Reading notes Note Notes on a reading. Reading: [Reading] Author: [Author] Main argument Evidence - My response Quotes >
- Revision plan Note Exam revision. Exam: [Exam] on [Exam date] | Day | Topic | Method | Done | | | | | | | | | | [ ] |
- Formula sheet Note Key formulas. Subject: [Subject] | Formula | Meaning | When to use | | | | | | | | |
- Concept map notes Note Link ideas. Central idea: [Idea] - - - -
- Lab report Note Science lab write-up. Experiment: [Experiment] Aim Hypothesis Method Results Discussion Conclusion
- Vocabulary list Note Language learning. | Word | Meaning | Example | | | | | | | | |
- Semester planner Note Plan the term. Courses - Key deadlines | Date | What | | | | | | | Goals
- Weekly study log Note Track study time. Week of [today] | Day | Subject | Hours | Notes | | | | | | | | | | |
Essays and assignments
Outline and write.
- Essay outline Note Five-paragraph structure. Thesis Introduction Point 1 - Evidence: Point 2 - Evidence: Point 3 - Evidence: Conclusion
- Argumentative essay Note Claim, counterclaim, rebuttal. Claim Reasons 1. 2. Counterclaim Rebuttal Conclusion
- Research paper outline Note Academic paper. Research question Literature review Method Findings Discussion References
- Presentation plan Note Class presentation. Topic: [Topic] Length: [Minutes] minutes Slides 1. Speaker notes Questions to expect
- Source log Note Track sources. | Source | Author | Year | Key point | Page | | | | | | | | | | | | |
- Book report Note Report on a book. Book: [Book] Author: [Author] Summary Characters Themes My opinion
Group projects
Coordinate with classmates.
- Group kick-off message Snippet Start a group project. Hi all! Let us get started on [Project]. Proposal: - Meet [Day] at [time now] to split tasks - Shared doc:…
- Task split Snippet Assigns tasks. Task split for [Project]: [Name 1]: [Task 1] [Name 2]: [Task 2] [Name 3]: [Task 3] Check-in on [Check-in…
- Chasing a teammate Snippet Nudges someone. Hey [Name], how is [Task] going? We are combining everything on [today]. Let us know if you need help.
- Meeting reminder group Snippet Study group reminder. Reminder: study group [Day] at [time now] in [Place]. Bring [Bring].
- Final submission check Snippet Before submitting. Before we submit [Project]: - [ ] Everyone's parts merged - [ ] References formatted - [ ] Word count:…
Applications
University, scholarships and internships.
- Personal statement outline Snippet Structure a statement. 1. Hook: a moment that sparked your interest in [Field] 2. What you have done: [Experience] 3. What you…
- Scholarship application email Snippet Submits an application. Dear [Committee], Please find attached my application for the [Scholarship]. I am a [Year] student in…
- Internship application Snippet Applies for an internship. Dear [Name], I am a [Year] student studying [Subject] and would love to intern at [Company] this [Season]. I…
- Accept an offer of place Snippet University acceptance. Dear Admissions, I am delighted to accept my offer to study [Programme] starting [Start]. Thank you.
- Decline an offer of place Snippet Declines politely. Dear Admissions, Thank you for the offer to study [Programme]. After careful thought, I have decided to…
- Accommodation request Snippet Housing enquiry. Dear Accommodation Office, I will start [Programme] in [Start]. Could you tell me what housing is available…
Campus life
Roommates, clubs and admin.
- Roommate agreement Snippet House rules. Roommate agreement Quiet hours: [Quiet hours] Cleaning rota: [Rota] Guests: [Guests] Shared costs: [Costs]…
- Club sign-up message Snippet Join a society. Hi! I would love to join [Club]. When is the next meeting, and is there anything I should bring?
- Tutor request Snippet Ask for tutoring. Hi [Tutor], I am looking for help with [Subject], especially [Topics]. Are you available [Availability]?…
- Library book renewal Snippet Renew a book. Hello, Could I renew [Book] (barcode [Barcode])? I still need it for [Assignment].
- Financial aid query Snippet Money help. Dear Financial Aid Office, I am a [Year] student, ID [Student ID]. Due to [Change], I would like to ask…
- Transcript request Snippet Official records. Dear Registry, Please send an official transcript to [Recipient]. Student ID [Student ID], graduated [Year].
- Group chat study plan Snippet Study group message. Study plan for [Exam]: [Day 1]: [Topic 1] [Day 2]: [Topic 2] [Day 3]: past papers Who is in?
- Placement or co-op thank you Snippet After a placement. Dear [Supervisor], Thank you for the chance to work with [Team] during my placement. I learned [Learning],…
Study notes extra
More note formats.
- Exam cheat sheet Note One-page summary. Subject: [Subject] Must remember - Formulas Common mistakes
- Past paper review Note Learn from papers. Paper: [Paper] Score: [Score] Questions I got wrong 1. Topics to revise
- Group project log Note Track contributions. | Date | Who | Task | Done | | | | | | | [today] | | | [ ] |
- Seminar prep Note Prepare to discuss. Seminar: [Seminar] Reading summary My argument Questions to raise
- Dissertation weekly log Note Progress log. Week of [today] Done: Supervisor feedback: Next: