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To what degree is _______________s work original and creative? What is its significance as a scholarly contribution both to the special area and the general subject? Given the information you have, where would you rank _______________ as a scholar and researcher relative to others you know of similar experience and background within the subject area? Are you aware of any contributions to the field, beside publications, made by ________________, as for example activities in learned societies, conferences, and the like? Have these activities promoted teaching and scholarship in the discipline? In your opinion, does the quality of the candidates work compare favorably with that of individuals promoted at your institution or at other institutions with which you are familiar? Enclosed with this letter is a recent curriculum vitae for _______________. If you do not have easy access to the publications listed on it, please call me collect at _________________ and we will send them to you immediately. We are most grateful for the valuable insight you can provide to our evaluation, and hope that your schedule will allow you to aid us in this important task. Thank you very much.     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