Writing reference letters for students

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Writing reference letters - for students & others
From NACE, the National Association of Colleges and Employers
•	Tips for Providing References (opens new window) (includes next item)
•	Tips for Other Reference Providers - faculty, college administrative staff, employers (opens new window)
•	Sample Faculty Reference Letter (opens new window)
•	Tips for Writing a Letter of Reference (opens new window) (on JobWeb.com, a NACE on-line service)
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