Dr. Liam Norman is writing a reference letter for Ana-Maria Costea who worked as a research assistant for him in 2014 while completing her undergraduate degree at Durham University. In the letter, Dr. Norman states that Ana-Maria proved to be a very capable and independent worker who was attentive, asked questions to fully understand the task, and grasped the practical side of the project quickly. When issues arose, Ana-Maria was creative in solving problems and kept thorough records, completing the project in excellent time. Overall, Dr. Norman confirms that Ana-Maria is a capable and independent person who strives to perform at her best.