Character Reference Planning Worksheet
This character reference planning worksheet is for anyone helping someone prepare a character reference letter. It gives you a simple place to gather the details that matter before you start writing, including who the letter is for, the recipient name or title, the deadline and submission method, how you know the person, how long you have known them, three qualities with examples, anything that should not be included, and your contact details.

Free printable · PDF
- 1 page
- US Letter — choose “Fit to page” for A4
- PDF, 60 KB
Free for personal, family and classroom use.
Use the worksheet to collect the facts first, then draft the letter from your notes. Fill in each field as completely as you can so the final letter stays clear, relevant, and easy to organize before you write or edit the full reference.
Good for
- Plan a character reference before drafting
- Organize details for a court or employer
- Collect examples that support each quality
Tip: Print one copy for notes, then keep a second copy clean for the final draft.
3 files · DOCX, PDF
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