Letters of Recommendation - Tips on How to Write Them

["Steven T. Ratliff" <STR@NWC.EDU>]

From: Steve T Ratliff@NWC on 09/15/99 11:47 AM


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Subject:  Letters of Recommendation - Tips on How to Write Them

The thread on letters of recommendation is very interesting.  Some helpful hints
on how to write such letters has already been given.

I usually start out with a brief statement of who I am and my experience.  I
then usually list the names of the classes in which I have had the student.  If
the classes have a lab component, I will make that clear.  I then give my
evaluation and try to give reasons for what I say.  I think that specific
examples, if you have them, are especially good.

 Would anyone else like to share ideas on how to write a good letter?

Regards,
Steven Ratliff





Steven T. Ratliff

Associate Professor of Physics

Northwestern College

3003 Snelling Avenue North

St. Paul, MN     55113-1598



Internet:  stratliff@nwc.edu (or str@nwc.edu)