How to send a LinkedIn recommendation request?

From the link: http://www.networkworld.com/news/2009/021909-linkedin-recommendations-five-ways-to.html

How to send a LinkedIn recommendation request?

1. After you log into your LinkedIn homepage, scroll your mouse over to the left navigation menu where it says "Profile." Click on the subsection that says, "Recommendations."

2. On the Recommendations page, click on the "request recommendations tab."

3. You'll be walked through a basic three step process. Name the job (among those listed in your resume) for which you want a recommendation, using the drop-down menu. Decide who you'll ask for a recommendation. And lastly, write a customized note, telling the person why you'd like them to recommend you.