RECOMMENDATION FOR TEACHING ASSISTANTSHIP
[Use of this form is not required. Faculty members are encouraged to write letters of
recommendation.]
Name of Student: __________________________
Name of Faculty Member: ______________________ Date _________
How long have you known the student? ____________________________
In what capacity have you worked with the student? __________________
How dependable is the student, especially with regard to meeting deadlines
and fulfilling expectations?
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How strong are the student’s writing skills?
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How strong are the student’s communication skills?
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How strongly would you recommend the student for a TAship?
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How strongly would you want the student (of all the candidates available) to
assist you in your own course?
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How qualified academically is the student to assist in:
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A history course?
A literature course?
An aesthetics course?
A writing course?
An art and technology course?
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Feel free to add any additional comments:
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