LOR Guideline

Recommendation Policy

As a course instructor and research supervisor, I am glad to support my students by providing academic or professional recommendations.
However, due to the large number of requests I receive, I can only write recommendation letters for students whose work I know well and whose performance meets the criteria outlined below.

Eligibility for Recommendation

I am pleased to provide recommendations for students who meet one or more of the following conditions:

1. Coursework Performance
You have completed an undergraduate or postgraduate course under my instruction and achieved a minimum GPA of 3.75 (on a 4.0 scale).

2. Thesis Supervision and Research Publication
I have supervised your undergraduate or postgraduate thesis, and the research work has resulted in a publication (or is currently under review) in a peer-reviewed journal or conference.

3. Collaborative Research Projects
You have participated in a collaborative or independent research project with me (outside regular coursework or thesis) that has led to a co-authored publication.

If none of the above conditions apply, I regret that I do not have the capacity to provide a recommendation at this time.

How to Request a Recommendation

If you meet the eligibility criteria, please send me an email request that includes the following information and attachments.

1. Student Information

• Your student ID, academic session, and course number (if the recommendation is based on coursework).
  
  

• Your thesis title or project title (if based on supervision or research collaboration).
  
  

2. Supporting Documents

• A copy of your official marksheet or transcript showing your relevant grades.
  
  

• A link to your published or submitted research paper (if applicable).
  
  

• A draft letter of recommendation in Microsoft Word or Google Doc format.
  
  

3. Guidelines for Draft Letter

• Keep your draft concise and specific, ideally within one page.
  
  

• Explicitly mention your quantitative achievements (e.g., GPA, publication record, awards).
  
  

• Avoid including statements that I cannot personally verify or attest to from our academic or research interaction.
  
  

• Clearly specify the purpose of the recommendation (e.g., graduate school, scholarship, or job application) and any submission instructions or deadlines.
  
  

Additional Notes

• Please submit your request at least two weeks before the deadline to allow sufficient time for review.
  
  

• Ensure that all information provided is accurate and complete.
  
  

• Submitting an incomplete request or failing to meet the eligibility criteria will result in the request being declined.