Format: Salutation, font no less than $11$ point

Revision: No

Directions: Compose a letter requesting a recommendation from either an employer or someone in academics. If for employment, it can be for a promotion, new position. etc. If for academics, it can be for acceptance to a graduate school, program. etc. I receive these requests all the time from students, and it is important to have one always prepared. This letter should not be fictitious. Also, this is not a Coverl Letter for a job.

The letter should be constructed in at least three paragraphs.

Paragraph One:

Add a buffer $($indirect organizational plan$)$

Introduce or Reintroduce yourself $($Ex$.$ I was a student in your ENG $132$ class$)$

Paragraph Two:

Discuss your request

Discuss why you should be given the opportunity that you are asking for

Discuss when the letter needs to be submitted and how to submit

Paragraph Three:

Segue into conclusion

Always thank the recipient for his or her time

Provide best form of contact

Things to remember:

Upload the document; do not type in the textbox $($I took the textbox away$).$

Proofread

Eliminate contractions