Get Academic Referee

A professor you had for a course more recently (and ideally had for more than one course) in which you achieved a good grade is a much better option. You should choose someone that knows you reasonably well and will be the most likely to provide you with a good letter of reference.

Just as there are several options for who you should list as a professional reference, there are also examples of people you should never list. Examples of this include: Family. Friends.

The letter of recommendation for the UK is usually written by the applicant's professional or academic acquaintance to assess and describe the applicant's qualifications and skills concerning the job they did or educational training they've received.

An academic reference letter is a document written by someone you know through academia and can speak to your strengths and help you gain entry into a school or land a job. Whomever you ask to write your letter is your reference — they're someone who would refer you to a school or a job.

Whom should I ask? As your referee should be able to comment in detail on your academic performance, they should be familiar with your work. This will usually be an adviser of studies, a module coordinator, a lecturer, or a supervisor.

How to request an academic reference Ask first! ... Make sure you are asking the right person. ... Supply the Lecturer with supporting information about you. ... Give them time to write the letter. ... Send a friendly reminder. ... Follow-up with a thank you.

You should choose someone that knows you reasonably well and will be the most likely to provide you with a good letter of reference. A reference from someone who doesn't know you very well will be very general, and probably lack specific details, which will render it neutral.

Academic references come from professors and instructors (more on that in a moment) while non academic references may come from an administrator, an employer, or someone else you know. Read and pay attention to any guidelines, as they will vary from place to place.