Question Description
REQUEST FOR A RECOMMENDATION LETTER, CH. 7
Minimum word count 400
- Situation: You have just received an offer letter from your “dream job” company and you are very excited about the opportunity! As part of the application process, you have been asked to submit a letter of recommendation from a professor or an employer. Follow the guidelines in Ch. 7; review the sample letter on page 165. BUT DO NOT COPY!!
- Your task: Requests for recommendations and references are routine, so you can organize your inquiry using the direct approach. Open your message by clearly stating why the recommendation is required and that you would like your reader to write the letter. If you haven’t had contact with the person for some time, use the opening to trigger the reader’s memory of the relationship you had, the dates of association, and any special events that might bring a clear and favorable picture of you to mind.
- Tips: Use the body of the request to list all the information the recipient would need in order to write the recommendation, including the full name and address of the person to whom the letter should be sent. Consider including an updated résumé if you’ve had significant career advancement since your last contact. Close your message with an expression of appreciation. When asking for an immediate recommendation, you should also mention the deadline. Always be sure to enclose a stamped, preaddressed envelope as a convenience to the other party. Figure 7.2 provides an example of a request that follows these guidelines.BUT DO NOT COPY!!
- Pay close attention to the notes in blue
Rubric
Positive Message Rubric
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeAre both addresses provided? |
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1.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeSalutation/ Punctuation |
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0.5 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeOpening paragraphParagraph states the purpose of the letter and makes the request (in a direct question), assuming the reader will want to comply with the request. (Direct method) |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDescription ParagraphParagraph includes information/description of the student to refresh the memory of the professor. |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeInformation ParagraphParagraph refers to the enclosed resume and mentions experiences that could set the applicant apart from other candidates- information that professor could use in writing the recommendation |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeDeadline ParagraphParagraph contains a deadline for response and includes information about the person who is expecting the recommendation. |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClosing paragraphThe close mentions the preaddressed, stamped envelope to encourage a timely response, or provides a website or email address for the letter to be sent to. |
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2.0 pts |
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This criterion is linked to a Learning OutcomeClosingMessage Contains a Proper closing and signature. |
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0.5 pts |
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Total Points: 12.0 |
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