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How to Write Reference Letters
Introduction
Suggested Guidelines for Reference Givers
Legal Principles Involved With Reference Letters
Sample Forms:
• Release of Placement File #1
• Release of Placement File #2
• Recommendation Form #1
• Recommendation Form #2
Sample Faculty Reference Letter
Sample Employer Reference Letter
Bibliography  
Tips for Providing References

How to Write Reference Letters

ANYWHERE COLLEGE

(Sample 2)

RECOMMENDATION FORM

The Family Education Rights and Privacy Act of 1974 opens many student records for the student’s inspection. The law also permits the student to sign a waiver relinquishing the right to inspect letters of recommendation. The applicant’s signature below constitutes a waiver; no signature means that the student has the right to read his/her reference.

Student’s Signature ______________________________________

Date _________________________________________________

Student’s I.D. #_________________________________________

Date of Graduation ______________________________________

RATING AND STATEMENT CONCERNING:

Student’s Name _________________________________________

Last
First
Middle

 

 
E
G
A
F
P
N
* Scholarship            
* Ability to Organize            
* Language Usage            
* Skill in Instruction            
* Insight Into Educational Problems            

NOTE:E=Excellent; G=Good; A=Average; F=Fair; P=Poor; N=No basis for evaluation. Ratings should reflect such factors as the candidate’s achievements and intelligence.

* These categories are examples only. Categories would change depending upon the position for which the reference is requested. This particular example would be appropriate for a reference regarding teaching ability.

COMMENTS OF INDIVIDUAL MAKING RECOMMENDATION

(Information should be factual, based upon personal knowledge/observation. If additional space is required, please use a separate sheet or the back of this sheet.)

Signature _____________________________________________

Title _________________________________________________

Department ___________________________________________

Date ______________________ Phone ( __) ________________

Institution _____________________________________________

Address ______________________________________________

Please Return to: Anywhere College Career Center

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