Lesson 11（课件）-《商务英语写作训练》同步教学（大连理工大学出版社）

Lesson 11　 Letters of Recommendation Objectives Compose appropriate letters of recommendation; Distinguish facts and opinions; Describe the candidate’s qualifications clearly; Avoid dangling modifiers. Objectives 　　A letter of recommendation, also known as the reference letter, is one in which the writer assesses the qualities, characteristics, and capabilities of the person being recommended in terms of that individual’s ability to perform a particular task or function. Recommendation letters are almost always specifically requested to be written about someone, and are therefore addressed to a particular requester. Letters of recommendation are typically related to employment, admissions to institutions of higher education, scholarship eligibility. Getting Started How would you describe yourself with one or two adjectives? Use some examples to support your answer. 1 Getting Started The following adjectives are often used in the letter of recommendation to give comments on someone. Work with your partner and try to describe someone you know with these words. 2 Sample Study Sample 1 May 30, 2022 Dear Ms. Chris Kent, I would like to take this opportunity to recommend Tom Ford for your graduate program. As the Dean of Arts and Sciences College, I have had the pleasure of knowing Tom Ford for the last four years. He has been an excellent student. I feel confident that he will continue to succeed in his studies. Tom is a dedicated student. In class, he has proved himself to be a take- charge person who is able to successfully develop plans and implement them. • Summary of the recommendation • Writer’s qualifications • Candidate’s qualifications Sample Study Sample 1 Tom has also assisted us in our admissions office. He has successfully demonstrated leadership ability by counseling new and prospective students. His advice has been a great help to these students, many of whom have taken time to share their comments with me regarding his pleasant and encouraging attitude.