Recommendation Form

RECOMMENDATION FORM: Due on March 1

 

Applicant: The form is used to help evaluate your potential in the Graduate Program. Complete the top portion of the form first. Provide an envelope and form to everyone you are asking for a recommendation. (Feel free to make extra copies of the form if needed). Once complete, the recommender should place the form and letter (if letter is desired) in an envelope, then seal and sign the flap. Sealed envelopes may be enclosed in the application package or sent separately to be received on


March 1: Graduate Program in Communication Studies, Department of Communication, Portland State University, P.O. Box 751, Portland, Oregon 97207-0751.

 

Applicant's name ____________________________________________

 

Address ____________________________________ _______________________________

 

Recommendation requested for [ check all that apply]

 

o graduate admission o teaching assistantship o research assistantship


Release of access to the letter of recommendation

 

The applicant must complete and sign the following statement before giving the form to the recommender. The request is in compliance with Federal Law (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act of 1974).

 

CHECK ONE BOX ONLY

o I hereby voluntarily waive and relinquish any right of access to this letter OR

o I retain my rights of access to this confidentialletter of recommendation

 

Applicant's signature ________________________________________ Date _______________________________




TO THE RECOMMENDER

Thank you for taking time to complete the form. The form is used to help assess the candidate~Rs ability to succeed in graduate school. You may also write a separate letter ofrecommendation or use the other side of the form to provide additional insight into the candidate~Rs abilities. Please enclose materials in an envelope, then seal and sign the flap. You may return the envelope to the applicant or send itto the Communication Studies Graduate Office at the address above.

 

 


 

 

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ABILITY TO CONDUCT RESEARCH

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use of Library resources

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use of concepts and theories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Methodological insight

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Use and interpretation of data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Logical reasoning

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Initiative

 

 

 

 

 

 

GENERAL SCHOLARLY APTITUDE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ability to use scholarly literature (e.g., journals)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Background in communication theories

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ability to write clear, precise English

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ability to speak clearly and to the point

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collegiality (interpersonal skills)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Standards of quality and excellence

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ability to receive and direct criticism

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Intellectual motivation

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Planning and organization

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Emotional maturity

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Recommender's name _________________________________ Title _________________________

 

Department, University, Business, etc. ____________________________________________________

 

Address _______________________________________ Telephone & email ______________

 

What is your association with the applicant? _________________________________________________



How long have you known the applicant? ________________________

Signature ______________________________ Date _________________


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