Hi TBers, The Chronicle has run a number of articles on the "art" of writing good letters of recommendation (one of my favorites at http://chronicle.com/article/How-to-Write-a-Good/45944 ). My lousy grammar aside, I take seriously trying to write supportive, accurate letters that don't sound like "Dr. Smith is the greatest academic of her generation". What do P and T committees REALLY want in a letter? Mr. James B. Greenberg Director Teaching, Learning and Technology Center Milne Library SUNY College at Oneonta Oneonta, New York 13820 blog: The 32nd Square at http://32ndsquare.blogspot.com wiki: The 32nd Square at http://32ndsquare.wikidot.com email: [log in to unmask] phone: 607-436-2701 fax: 607-436-3677 IM: oneontatltc Twitter: greenbjb "Ignorance is curable, stupidity lasts forever" P Think before you print! Please consider the environment before printing this email