(一)抬头可用的格式有：

 

　　Dear Sir/Madam;

 

　　To Whom It May Concern:

 

　　(二)第一段：引文句子可以引用如：

 

　　“It is a pleasure to recommend to you (name), a former student of mine at (name of university).”

 

　　“I an very happy to have this opportunity to recommend (name), who is presently applying for admission to your graduate (or undergraduate) program in (name of program).”

 

　　“I understand that (name) is applying for admissions to your graduate (undergraduate) school, and has requested that I write this letter of recommendation for her/him.”

 

　　“In my capacity as professor at xxxx University, I have known xxx for three years, as both his/her advisor and professor.”

 

　　(三)第二段：这段可以提供最实质的内容

 

　　“(name) took two of my courses during the 1984-85 academic year, as follows; “xxxxx” and “xxxxx”.”

 

　　“(Name) was enrolled in three of classes from September 1984 to June 1986 “xxx” and “xxx”.”

 

　　接下来,写一些有关申请人在课堂上的表现,如完成的实验室研究、考试的成绩、课堂态度、讨论课的参与等,举出实例。

 

　　“In my class (es), (name) did excellent work. She always listened attentively, participated activitely in class, and handed in very good written assignment.

 

　　“In particular, his/her research paper on (topic) was of exceptionally high quality, and showed that s/he fully understands and has a strong background in his/her field.”