Letter of recommendation or reference letter

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00I would like to go this year for an internship abroad. I wrote this reference letter for my supervisor who is not so fluent in English. Unfortunately I have some problems too, and I really need some help from a competent person. The words written in bold are the points where I am not sure whether it is correct or not.02br
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00For better understanding of this letter I gave some additional information.02br
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00 I am studying and teaching (that is my duty as a PhD student) at my university since October 2003. I expect to get the PhD degree in November, 2007. If I am accepted for this internship I would have to postpone defending of my work until next year.02br
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00I would appreciate it a lot if someone could correct this reference letter for me. Please, help me out. [F]02br
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00Sincerely,02br
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00Maria 02br
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00Here it is!02br
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00FirstName LastName [my supervisor]02br
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00Professor Associate, PhD 02br
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00Department of Physiology02br
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00Faculty of Natural Science02br
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00University of City02br
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00Tel No +444444402br
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00January 24, 2007 02br
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00Dear Ms. Whom:02br
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00This reference letter is provided at the request of Maria Xxxx who has asked me to serve as a reference on her behalf. Maria and I discussed her recent decision to pursue an internship in equine nutrition and exercise physiology offered by the AAA Company. I applaud her decision and strong desire to take her knowledge and skills to the next level. Maria has been working under my supervision as PhD student since October 2003, and I feel that she is a deserving candidate for the internship provided by your company. 02br
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00Maria is a high energy self-starter who quickly assumes responsibility and is not afraid to face new challenges and situations. She has worked 01b00conscientiously/scrupulously/meticulously02b00 during her PhD course and accomplished all tasks with great initiative and with a very positive attitude. During that time she has proven to be capable, reliable and industrious. Also, she has volunteered for assist in several projects running in our department and we know her as accomplished and resourceful team member. 02br
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00Maria also gained experience as an academy teacher in biochemistry and performed it well. Her ability to connect with students and her talent at teaching simple concepts, as well as more advanced topics, are both truly great. Maria gets along well not only with her students but also with the faculty. 01b00She easily fit in with an "older" staff and was willingly accepted02b00 01b00by them.02b02br
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00I know that if given the chance to intern with the AAA Company, Maria will prepare herself to become qualified equine physiologist and exercise researcher that she dreams of being. She has the potential to achieve these goals. Now, all she needs is the opportunity. I ask that you look upon her application favorably and grant her a chance to intern with your company.02br
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00If you have any further questions with regard to her background or qualifications, please feel free to contact me. 02br
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00Yours sincerely, 02br
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00FirstName LastName02br
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00Professor Associate, PhD02br
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00And one more question... Is there a really big different between reference letter and recommendation letter? If I send a recommendation letter when the employer requested a reference letter I will be an important mistake?02br
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00Thanks a lot for your attention to my letter. 02br
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00M.0-