# PTE RTS #12: Academic Thesis Bibliography...

Respond to a Situation #12 - Level 2 - Feeds Speaking

> Read the situation and listen to it. You have 10 seconds to prepare, then 40 seconds to respond as if you were speaking to the person in it.

After submitting your thesis draft, you realize you mistakenly left out a key reference in your bibliography. You want to inform your supervisor about the omission and request permission to submit an updated version. How would you communicate this professionally?

## Answer

Dear Dr. Brown, I hope you're doing well. After submitting my thesis draft for Dystopian Fiction and Sociopolitical Commentary, I realized that I mistakenly left out a key reference in my bibliography. Would it be possible to submit an updated version with the correct reference included? I apologize for the oversight and would appreciate your guidance on whether this can be done. Thank you for your understanding and consideration.

## Explanation

A professional response acknowledges the error clearly, takes responsibility, and provides a concise request for the updated submission. It maintains a respectful tone suitable for academic communication.

## Hints

- Start by clearly stating the purpose of your message and identifying the specific document.
- Briefly explain the omission and ask for permission to resubmit the corrected version.

## Transcript

After submitting your thesis draft, you realize you mistakenly left out a key reference in your bibliography. You want to inform your supervisor about the omission and request permission to submit an updated version. How would you communicate this professionally?

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