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WorksheetsUnderstanding Letters of Recommendation
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 16mins
What is a Letter of Recommendation (LOR)?
A formal letter praising someone without evidence
A formal document written by a teacher/mentor recommending a student
A certificate of participation
A resume written by the student
Who usually writes a Letter of Recommendation?
Yourself
A professor, teacher, mentor, or employer
A family member
A friend
When do we usually need a Letter of Recommendation?
To apply for higher studies, scholarships, or jobs
To make friends
To book travel tickets
To apply for a driving license
Have you ever needed or thought of needing a recommendation letter in your life? If yes, when?
Which of the following is NOT a part of a good recommendation letter?
Introduction of the recommender
Details of the candidate’s skills/qualities
Candidate’s achievements
Candidate’s phone number and Aadhaar details
A strong recommendation letter should be:
Formal, evidence-based, and supportive
Informal, funny, and short
Full of random compliments without proof
Only one line of praise
If you were writing a recommendation for your best friend, what qualities would you highlight?
How can a student help their professor/mentor write a good recommendation?
By sharing their achievements and goals
By forcing them to write it and taking a generalized one.
By staying silent and expecting them to guess
By writing it themselves and forcing the teacher to sign
What achievements or qualities of yours would you like to be highlighted in your future recommendation letter?
Why is a recommendation letter important?
It proves your strengths and achievements from another person’s perspective
It shows only your grades
It replaces your resume
It is not important at all
Do you plan to take a recommendation letter in the future? If yes, for what purpose?
