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Chapter 2. Practical Details when Writing Recommendation Letters

  • Introduction
  • Letter Length and Form
  • Application Services for Medical Programs and Law Programs
  • Handling Electronic Recommendation Letters
  • Minding the Application Details
  • References for Chapter 2

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  • Writing Recommendation Letters Online
    • Preface
    • Acknowledgments
    • Chapter 1. Ethical Issues of Writing Recommendation Letters
    • Chapter 2. Practical Details when Writing Recommendation Letters
      • Introduction
      • Letter Length and Form
      • Application Services for Medical Programs and Law Programs
      • Handling Electronic Recommendation Letters
      • Minding the Application Details
      • References for Chapter 2
    • Chapter 3: Content for Recommendation Letters
    • Chapter 4: Style for Recommendation Letters
    • Chapter 5: Sample Recommendation Letters
    • Chapter 6: Writing Recommendation Letters for Students Seeking National Scholarships

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