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1 Fall 2015 Admission Doctor of Philosophy Faculty of Social Work University of Calgary Telephone: (403) Instructions for using a fillable PDF form Software for using fillable forms Adobe Acrobat Reader 9 and higher is required to view the Reference Form, enter data, print, and save. Adobe Reader is available free from the Adobe Systems. If you do not have the Adobe Reader you must install it prior to opening the application form. Click here to get the free download: For Mac users, Adobe Acrobat is also recommended since Preview will not allow saving the form in a way that guarantees proper printing of the document (formatting becomes corrupt and content could be lost). If the Reference Form is open before installing the Adobe Reader, delete the form, install the program and download the Reference Form. We recommend that you complete one or two fields on the application form, save, and open the form on a PC to ensure your entries have been saved and the form shows up correctly. Complete to Reference Form and submit. Browser compatibility Not all browsers are compatible with the PDF application. Please use Internet Explorer or Mozilla. To work in these documents, you should have your security level set to Medium (Tools/ Options/ Security/ Macro Security/ Security Level/ Medium). Google Chrome and Apple Safari come with built-in PDF viewers that are enabled by default to open PDF files directly in the browser window. If you are using one of these browsers, you must first download the Reference Form and then open it using a compatible PDF viewer. Completing fillable forms If you require specific instructions or help, you can access the online guides for your PDF viewer software. For example, if you have Adobe Reader, click Reader, Help, Adobe Reader Help. If you require additional assistance, contact fswgrad@ucalgary.ca

2 Fall 2015 Admission Doctor of Philosophy Faculty of Social Work University of Calgary Phone: (403) PhD Reference Form Instructions for the Referee: Please complete all sections of this fillable form and submit it electronically to the University of Calgary online application system by January 31, Follow the instructions contained in the inviting you to submit this reference. Thank you for your assistance. Applicant s Name: Date: I have known the applicant in my capacity as Other (explain): please explain teacher supervisor I have known the applicant for years and The applicant ranks in the top Undergraduate Master s % of approximately students at the Doctoral level I have encountered in employer months. years. I have not read the applicant s research proposal I have read the applicant s research proposal In evaluating this applicant, with which reference group are you making comparisons? Other students Employees Other (explain): Please place a checkmark in the appropriate column below. Outstanding 2% Above Average 5% 10% 20% 30% Average 50% Below Average lower 50% Background preparation Originality Potential research ability Industry/perseverance Judgement/critical sense Intellectual ability Teaching ability Oral communication Written communication Overall evaluation Please rank the applicant as a candidate for the degree program to which he/she is applying: Highly Recommended Recommended Not Recommended Please rank the applicant as a scholarship candidate: Highly Recommended Recommended Not Recommended Please continue to the next section

3 We are especially interested in your comments regarding this applicant s aptitude for the Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Social Work and a career in this field. Please respond to all questions and elaborate fully. Please provide your evaluation of the applicant s merits and shortcomings in these general areas: 1) Academic ability and record applicant s general knowledge of the social work field, or, where appropriate, background preparation in both course work and previous research. Do not exceed the visible space within the text box. 2) Research ability and record originality and ability to synthesize ideas, analytical thinking, skill at research design, quality of any research, familiarity with techniques or methodologies of the field, ability to discuss critically, ability to express ideas clearly. Do not exceed the visible space within the text box.

4 3) Teaching and language ability applicant s teaching ability s revealed in any instructional role such as the presentation of reports or seminars, and speaking ability. If English is not the applicant s first language, some comment on his/her proficiency in English would be appreciated. Do not exceed the visible space within the text box. 4) Professional experience and skill pertinent strengths and weaknesses. Do not exceed the visible space within the text box.

5 5) Additional Comments you would consider helpful and relevant in assessing the applicant s suitability for the PhD program and for the practice of social work. Do not exceed the visible space within the text box. Name of Referee: Title/Position: address (institutional or business): Organization: Telephone number (business): Telephone number (home): This information is collected under the Post-Secondary Learning Act. It is required to evaluate the application for admission to a graduate program and for scholarship purposes.