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Chapter 4: Style for Recommendation Letters

  • Introduction
  • Common Stylistic Strategies
  • Active Verbs
  • Transitions
  • Superlatives
  • References for Chapter 4

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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
    • Chapter 3: Content for Recommendation Letters
    • Chapter 4: Style for Recommendation Letters
      • Introduction
      • Common Stylistic Strategies
      • Active Verbs
      • Transitions
      • Superlatives
      • References for Chapter 4
    • Chapter 5: Sample Recommendation Letters
    • Chapter 6: Writing Recommendation Letters for Students Seeking National Scholarships

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