A question for those who have dealt with Professors.


  • @Guerrilla:

    Dinosaur,
         I gave her more then what was required, and so she docked me for that. I know it isn’t technically “overachieving”, but it was irritating nonetheless. I’ve thought about going to the department head, but then again, I might as well force her hand and get a Final. But yes it is like you say: to what extent do I want to tick professors off, especially in my field of study.

    GG

    That is nonsense.  Hurting your grade because you went beyond demand?  Don’t let that stop you from doing it in the future.
    I thought Finals were pretty much a given.  I would try to force it if you think you can improve your grade, maybe even offer to contact all the other students for her to say it’s an option. 
    Things happen to everyone, but I suppose every teacher should have an emergency plan in case, and not end the semester early because they weren’t prepared.  Just take it lightly because it’s probably a touchy subject.  The only thing I would consider is if you think you might make your grade worse.


  • I wonder what O.J.Simpson would do?

  • Customizer

    Yes… she would have to offer the alternative to all the students.  I would bring it up with the department head in a private meeting… though very carefully.  More often than not, department heads will trust in their instructor’s grading - though this seems to be an extenuating circumstance.  From a faculty perspective, it can be argued that the student shouldn’t have relied on sealing a grade based on what they perceive as an easy final (I can only go from what you have written - perhaps I misunderstood?).  What I don’t understand is how you achieved a 90, and yet the one lower scored essay seems to have taken a greater percentage of the grading scale.  And, how is it that your extra efforts actually penalized you?  If these last two matters can be exhibited (math doesn’t lie), then I would have my calculations ready before the private meeting.

  • Moderator

    OK that one essay was solo in its category, and was worth like 10%. In the end it was bumped up to 20%. Am I depending on an easy final? Sure, yeah, I got a high B that means I automatically didn’t do any of the work. I rechecked and she has given me credit for some work that she had failed to input so my final grade is now at 87%.

    When I say I gave too much I was referring partly to word count which she left in the vague area. I am not blaming her for giving me the lower grade for that paper, but that area was given the biggest increase out of the final weight (I believe the final was worth 15% so that one paper received 2/3 of the final’s weight).

    GG

  • Customizer

    Hm… I’ll be frank with you, the statement “I automatically didn’t do any of the work” isn’t a strong selling point.  In light of that, I’d basically say tough luck - and my head of the department would defer to my judgement.  BUT, your instructor(s) will not have heard/read that statement… so they’ll be none-the-wiser.  If you decide to take it to the department head, tread lightly.  Hmm… perhaps that is the grade you deserve? (don’t get bent out of shape because I said that, I’m just wondering - you knew that this class was that important to your future endeavors…)

    Good luck.

  • Moderator

    Viracocha,
          With the input of those here, I now understand that it is impossible to actually debate any of my current material. It is up to her review, I can’t input anything, so it is up to her and maybe I didn’t do well enough. In which case, your point will no doubt be verified…

    My only question was whether she was true in saying should could not give me a final. Now that I know, I sit and wait for her final review.

    GG

  • Customizer

    I hope it turns out ok.  :|


  • Work your way up the chain of command. Be polite and thoughtful in your wording of your request.


  • Offer her an alcoholic beverage, a neck massage, then ride your way to an “A”.

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    @Jermofoot:

    Offer her an alcoholic beverage, a neck massage, then ride your way to an “A”.

    Eh eh eh - smooze her.


  • @Jermofoot:

    Offer her an alcoholic beverage, a neck massage, then ride your way to an “A”.

    How is the word “ride” difined in the context of that sentence.


  • @Brain:

    @Jermofoot:

    Offer her an alcoholic beverage, a neck massage, then ride your way to an “A”.

    How is the word “ride” difined in the context of that sentence.

    Yes.  :wink:

  • Moderator

    Ah, Alcohol and Sex. The gifts that keep giving. :mrgreen:

    I’ll pass…

    GG


  • @Guerrilla:

    Ah, Alcohol and Sex. The gifts that keep giving. :mrgreen:

    I’ll pass…

    GG

    You’ll “pass” on the alcohol and sex, or you’ll follow the advise and “pass” the class.


  • I’m sensing the need for a beer & boobs support group for GG (as long as he brings the pizza).


  • @Jermofoot:

    Offer her an alcoholic beverage, a neck massage, then ride your way to an “A”.

    You crack me up!

    What if she is 92 years old? No grade is worth that punishment.

  • Moderator

    She’s mid 50’s… And Irish.

    GG


  • @Guerrilla:

    She’s mid 50’s… And Irish.

    GG

    So how am I wrong?  Just make sure it’s Jameson’s.  Lots, and lots of Jameson’s.

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