What specific details should a former or current supervisor include in a recommendation letter for an applicant?

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As someone seeking a recommendation letter from a former or current supervisor, I am wondering what specific details they should cover to strengthen my application.

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A recommendation letter should be written on the university letterhead and signed by the supervisor. It should include the respective supervisor's contact details, such as title, department affiliation, and university. The letter should also provide details about when the candidate was supervised and the number of other students at the same level they have supervised.

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The letter should discuss the candidate's productivity while under the supervisor's guidance (e.g., publications, contributions). If possible, the supervisor should compare the candidate's productivity to other students they have supervised at the same level. They may also comment on the candidate's productivity relative to other researchers or students at the same career stage.

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If there are any outstanding achievements by the candidate (such as high-impact research results or awards), the supervisor should further comment on these in the letter.

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