Negotiating

b) To reach a mutually agreeable outcome.

b) Distributive negotiation

d) Preparation

c) Creating conflict

c) The interplay of parties, interests, and outcomes.

This is a sample correction, and the specific content will vary depending on your individual scenario and strategy.

1. Preparation:

• Your interests: Get the extension to complete the assignment to the best of your ability, avoid academic penalties.
• Professor's interests: Maintain academic standards, ensure fairness to other students, uphold deadlines.
• Relevant information: Your reason for needing the extension, previous academic performance, assignment deadlines.

2. Opening Statement:

• "Professor [Professor's name], I'm writing to request an extension for the [assignment name] deadline. Unfortunately, I've been dealing with [briefly explain your situation]. I am fully committed to completing the assignment to the best of my abilities and ensuring it reflects my best work. I would be grateful if you could grant me an extension until [proposed new deadline]."

3. Anticipate Concerns:

• Concern: The extension might be unfair to other students.
• Response: You are willing to meet with the professor during office hours to discuss the assignment and ensure you are on track.
• Concern: The assignment is due soon, and a delay could disrupt the course schedule.
• Response: You are prepared to complete a portion of the assignment by the original deadline and submit the final version by the new deadline.

4. Potential Compromises:

• Offer to meet with the professor for extra help on the assignment.
• Complete a smaller portion of the assignment by the original deadline.

5. Negotiation Strategy:

• Goal: Secure an extension that allows for sufficient time to complete the assignment.
• Tactics: Be respectful, provide specific reasons for needing an extension, offer compromises, be prepared to negotiate.
• Desired Outcome: Achieve a mutually agreeable extension without jeopardizing your academic standing.