Read The Instructions For Writing A Request For A Letter

Read The Instructions For Writing A Request For A Letter Of Recommenda

Read The Instructions For Writing A Request For A Letter Of Recommenda

Read the instructions for writing a request for a letter of recommendation (attached). THEN, write a fake request for a letter of recommendation in a Word document. You can choose who you want to address it to (it can be me or another one of your professors/employers). For full credit, write the subject line, the greeting, the 4-5 paragraphs, and the thank you, as well as your sign off at the end. Employ a persuasive and professional tone at all times.

Save this assignment because you never know when you might need to ask for a letter of recommendation for real! Click on the title of the assignment above to find the submission box. Attach your word document.

Paper For Above instruction

Subject: Recommendation for Jane Doe?

Dear Professor Smith,

I am writing to ask if you would be willing to write a letter of recommendation for me. My name is Jane Doe, and I am currently a senior majoring in Environmental Science at University of Greenfield. I had the pleasure of taking your course, "Introduction to Sustainability," during the Spring semester of 2023, in which I earned an "A." I am applying for the Summer Research Internship at the GreenTech Institute, and a strong letter of recommendation from you would significantly bolster my application. The deadline for submission is May 15th, and I would greatly appreciate your support.

Throughout the semester, I was actively engaged in your class, participating in discussions and leading our group project on renewable energy solutions. I believe that your familiarity with my academic capabilities, combined with my passion for environmental issues, makes you an ideal person to speak to my strengths. You have seen my dedication firsthand, and I am hopeful you can highlight my enthusiasm, teamwork, and research skills that are particularly relevant to this internship. I am attaching my resume to provide additional background on my experiences and achievements.

Many of my references will speak to my academic record, but I trust that you have observed my commitment outside of grades—my perseverance during challenging projects and my eagerness to learn. I would be grateful if you could also comment on my abilities to handle practical applications of theory, as I am eager to apply classroom knowledge to real-world environmental challenges. Your perspective can help differentiate my application and demonstrate my readiness for this opportunity.

The letter should be sent directly to the GreenTech Institute via email at recommendations@greentech.org. If possible, I would like to collect the letter in person or have it mailed directly to ensure it arrives on time. I plan to drop off my materials at your office next week and will follow up with an email a week before the deadline. Please let me know if you need any additional information or if there is a convenient time for us to meet.

Thank you very much for considering my request. I truly appreciate the time and effort it takes to write a recommendation letter, and I am grateful for your support. Your mentorship has inspired my academic path, and I am confident that your endorsement will make a substantial difference in my career development. I look forward to hearing from you soon.

Sincerely,

Jane Doe

References

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