Letters of Recommendation

Letters of recommendation are something that you could put in a professional portfolio, for example. They are often requested in academic settings. I found some links that hopefully will help

• Michael Ernst, an Assistant Professor at MIT, offers his advice:
  • Requesting a letter of recommendation
  • Writing a letter of recommendation
• Monster.com also has some advice: Writing a Letter of Recommendation

  As an employer, coworker, or friend, you may at some point in your career be called upon to write a letter of recommendation. If you are unsure about how to go about it or simply don't know what to say, here are some tips about what to include and how to structure a typical letter of recommendation. This advice may also be useful if you request a letter of recommendation from someone who is not familiar with how to write one.

• Google Search: "Letter of Recommendation"