Faculty & Staff

Writing Letters of Recommendation

Several articles listed below are provided to assist you in writing effective letters and making appropriate referrals.

• NACE: "How to Write Reference Letters"
• NACE: "Referrals: A Faculty Guide to Ethical and Legal Standards in Student Hiring"
• JobWeb: Tips for Writing a Letter of Reference
• Interfolio: Tips for Writing Letters of Recommendation

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