Character references should always be respectful and formal in tone. Speak honestly, but do not disparage the ability of the reader to render an effective verdict. Your reader will probably be a judge, professor, or other person of esteem. Address judges and magistrates as “Your Honor,” professors as “Doctor” or “Professor,” and commanding officers in the military by their rank (for instance, “General” or “Sergeant”). Reference letters are often needed for job applications and in court cases to establish that an individual’s illegal behavior is outside the norm for them. Other cases in which a character reference might be called for include potential landlords, students applying to college, and immigrants applying for citizenship.  If you’re writing for a court case, ensure you know the exact details of the crime the person you’re writing for committed, and talk to them about their feelings about the case.  Show the person you’re writing to that you understand the gravity of the case, and if the accused seems to genuinely regret what they did, stress this in your letter.  Do not write a letter for someone you don’t know well, or who hesitates to give you all the requisite background details as to why they need a character reference from you. Know the name and position of the person you’re writing to.  For instance, if you are writing a character reference on behalf of a friend applying to an academic posting, ensure you know what school they’ve applied to, what the position is, and who is going to be reading the letter. That way you can personalize it and demonstrate that you -- and, by extension, your friend -- have put serious energy into the character reference. If you’re writing to a group of people like an academic review board or an anonymous board of immigration and naturalization officials, address the letter with “Dear Sir or Madam.”
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