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What do lecturers references include?

Hi, so I'm wondering, when you ask a lecturer to provide you a reference for a masters, what kind of things do they say? How long is the document? Do they say both good and bad things? How important is a good reference?

Thanks guys.

Reply 1

alleycat393

Original post by Bongo Bongo

It really depends on how well they know you and your application. Good refs are quite important.

Reply 2

Bongo Bongo

Original post by alleycat393

It really depends on how well they know you and your application. Good refs are quite important.

Doesn't really help much. Say if they know you and your grades have been mixed would they emphasise your strengths?

Reply 3

alleycat393

Original post by Bongo Bongo

Doesn't really help much. Say if they know you and your grades have been mixed would they emphasise your strengths?

Unfortunately no one can read your specific lecturer's mind. I know how I have written refs for my students in the past but that doesn't mean it's the same for others. Your best bet is to go talk to them, explain what you are applying for and if there is anything you would like covered in your ref.