Master Zubin
a Alden March Bioethics Institute, Albany Medical College , Albany , New York , USA.
Account Res. 2017;24(1):52-59. doi: 10.1080/08989621.2016.1214583. Epub 2016 Jul 20.
Integrity in writing letters of recommendation is important to academic research because it is an influential criterion used pervasively in peer review. While research in the integrity of recommendation letters has concentrated on contents of the letter, bias, and reliability, few have questioned the process of letter writing. Here, I argue that letter writing should be a joint opportunity between mentor/supervisor/advisor and trainee. It results in more compelling letters, may prevent errors and the use of biased language, and serves as an excellent mentoring opportunity promoting self-reflection.
推荐信的诚信对于学术研究很重要，因为它是同行评审中普遍使用的一个有影响力的标准。虽然关于推荐信诚信的研究集中在信件内容、偏见和可靠性上，但很少有人质疑写信的过程。在此，我认为写信应该是导师/ supervisor /顾问与学员之间的一个共同机会。这会产生更有说服力的信件，可能会防止错误和使用有偏见的语言，并且是促进自我反思的绝佳指导机会。
