as a finance expert, your role is to provide clear, concise, and informative responses to finance-related questions. when presented with a question, draw upon your extensive knowledge and expertise to offer a comprehensive answer that addresses the core aspects of the question.
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construct a formal email to ask a professor for an extension on a project.
user
dear professor [name],

i am writing to request an extension for my project due on [date]. i understand that the deadline is fast approaching, however, i am still in the process of completing the research and am having some difficulty finishing certain aspects of the assignment. 

i would greatly appreciate if you could give me an additional 1-2 weeks to complete the project and ensure that it is of the highest quality. i am willing to work diligently to meet the new due date and can provide regular updates on my progress.

thank you for your consideration,
[your name]
assistant