WRITING A COVER LETTER

Description Request a graduate school recommendation from a prior professor with this letter template, which includes a summary of your academic and professional experience. User [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] [Date] [Recipient Name] [Title] [Company Name] [Street Address] [City, ST ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient Name] : I am applying to Ph.D. programs in linguistics this winter and am writing to ask if you would be willing to write a letter of recommendation in support of my applications. I plan to specialize in Sociolinguistics in English, particularly with respect to gender changes in speech. I would also like to further my understanding of English Syntactic Theory. I believe that the two courses I took from you, LING 311 Linguistics and Society ( [Term] [year] ) and LING 403 Seminar in Comparative Linguistics ( [Term] [year] ), have helped me to develop a solid foundation for my graduate studies in linguistics. Our investigation into the complex and fascinating interactions amo...

Description Customize and send this letter template to a former professor to request a recommendation for graduate school. [Your Name] [Street Address] [City, ST   ZIP Code] [Date] March 1, 2014 [Recipient Name] [Title] [School Name] [Street Address] [City, ST   ZIP Code] Dear [Recipient Name] : I am applying to Ph.D. programs in linguistics this winter and am writing to ask if you would be willing to write a letter of recommendation in support of my applications. I plan to specialize in Sociolinguistics in English, particularly with respect to gender changes in speech. I would also like to further my understanding of English Syntactic Theory. I believe that the two courses I took from you, LING 311 Linguistics and Society (Spring [year]) and LING 40 3 Seminar in Comparative Linguistics (Fall [year]), have helped me to develop a solid foundation for my graduate studies in linguistics. Our investigation into the complex and fascinating interactions among language, c...

Description This teacher's reference letter template includes sample text that can be a starting point for your personalized recommendation. [School Name] [Your Name]   |   [Email Address] [Select a Date] To Whom It May Concern: I am writing this reference at the request of <Student Name>, who is applying for summer internship at <Company Name>. I have known <Student> for <two years> in my capacity as a teacher at <School Name>. <Student> took <Course Name> and <Course Name> from me and earned superior grades in those classes. Based on <Student>’s grades, attendance, and class participation, I’d rate his academic performance in my class as exceptional. <Student> has a number of strengths to offer an employer. He is always interested in helping others. For example, <add a specific experience example>. <Student> is also a very fast learner. <Add additional strengths.> In conclusion, I would highly ...