Writing a UCAS Reference
This presentation provides an overview of how to write a UCAS reference and covers:
- What is Required
- What main sections to include
- Assembling the Reference
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Writing a UCAS Reference - Guidance for Referees
These notes provide some guidance on how to write a reference as part of a student's UCAS application.
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UCAS Reference - Sample Tutor Refereences
This document provides three sample finished references to view. You may like to read through these to get an idea about the part subject references play in the whole process.
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UCAS Reference - Sample Subject References
This document provides four typical subject references. All are around 80 words and give a good idea of the student's approach to the subject.
It is vital to make sure that your reference truly reflects the student's ability, approach and progression in your subject: your reference may well affect their future, so please do think carefully about the content of your reference.
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