/ ACADEMIC-YEAR RESEARCH EXPERIENCE FOR UNDERGRADUATES (AY-REU)
CONFIDENTIAL LETTER OF RECOMMENDATION
2011-2012
Deadline: July 22, 2011 /

THIS PART TO BE COMPLETED BY THE APPLICANT

NAME:______

Last First Middle

I agree to waive my right to examine this letter of recommendation.

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SIGNATURE DATE

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THIS PART TO BE COMPLETED BY THE RECOMMENDER

NAME: ______

TITLE: ______

SCHOOL: ______

ADDRESS: ______

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TELEPHONE NUMBER: _____-_____-_____

EMAIL: ______

1. How long have you known the applicant, and in what capacity?

2. I have had an___ excellent___ good___ fair ___poor opportunity to observe this person's abilities.

3. How do you rate the applicant's promise for research?

_____Poor _____Needs improvement in some area(s), such as ______

_____Good _____Excellent _____No basis for judgment

4. If you were in need of a research assistant, would you hire this applicant?

_____Definitely Not _____ possibly

_____Very likely _____Absolutely _____No basis for judgement

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5. In comparison with other persons of similar training and experience, what is your evaluation of the applicant with respect to these general characteristics?

Below Average / Average / Above Average / Good / Excellent / Outstanding / Inadequate opportunity to observe
Knowledge of fundamentals
Communication skills in English
Ability to work with others
Ability to think/work independently
Dependability
Motivation
Carefulness in work
Imagination and originality
Overall expectation of performance

6. On a separate sheet, please provide any other information concerning the applicant's potential (in laboratory, languages, computer applications, etc.) that may not be reflected in the applicant's transcripts. How does that applicant compare with promising contemporaries? The recommendation should include a statement about the applicant’s research potential.

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SIGNATURE DATE

ADDITIONAL SHEET FOR ITEM #6

On this sheet, please provide any other information concerning the applicant's potential (in laboratory, languages, computer applications, etc.) that may not be reflected in the applicant's transcripts. How does that applicant compare with promising contemporaries? The recommendation should include a statement about the applicant’s research potential.