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mkirkland
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So I just took a test in Cell and Molecular biology. I didn;t get a good grade. The reason I didn't get a good grade was my own fault, my dad was in town and instead of spending the hours it would of took me to get a good grade I spent the time with my dad. I only see him maybe twice a year. So here is the problem, there were other people in my class that failed the test. They left a certain 15 point question blank, because like me they didn't study. So the teacher the day after the test gave these four people their tests back, said take them home and answer this question. When they brought them back he gave them full credit for the question. I know I am in college and the professor can do what he wants, but this is very unfair. I don't think I deserve a better grade because I wasn't prepared, but these people don't deserve a better grade either. What do you guys think? I know there are some learned people on here, how would you deal with this? I want to make an appointment with the teacher and voice my opinion on this (in a professional way). Should I talk to him or should I just forget it? Thanks-Mark
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Twenty years from now you won't even remember this incident, but I guarantee you will remember the time spent with your father! I can tell you from experience, that my father and I had some rough times, and we didn't always get along, and I didn't agree with some of the thing he did, but he is gone now and I would give anything, I mean anything to have him back! Oh if we could just go hunting together one more time, I miss that grumpy old bullheaded cuss.
Enjoy the times you have with family and friends because they are truly the important things in life! Fight for what you believe in, and always put family and friends first, and you will do well!
Just my two cents take it for what it is worth!
"It was like that when I got here,I think"
If your gonna be stupid you better be tough !!
What favors, pay raises, promotions, benefits or perks someone else receives is none of your business. In this case, your grade is your responsibility, not those other guys. You made your choice, they had nothing to do with it. What they arranged does not impact you one ioata.
My point is, don't look to justify your inadequacy by pointing to a perceived injustice. Get your shoot together and get on with it. You know whose fault it is.
Work hard and take pride in your accomplishment.
Clouder..
If you really believe that everyone is treated equaly in this world you are gravely mistaken!!
Edited by - pabooger on 11/01/2002 14:36:22
I had to do this once in college myself. I was a junior taking a basic communications class (frosh level) elective. This proff was horrible. I won't go into the long list of problems he had... locking people out of his class, humiliating people, etc. etc. Anyways come end of semester professor evaluations, I took my time filling out my evaluation of him. I in no way insulted him in my written evaluation, only referred to specific instances that happened during class which I thought were inappropriate. Well when it was time to pass them in I noticed he was collecting them himself. Usually, a student will collect them and turn them into the provost's office. One of the girls asked him about this (his taking them himself) he brushed her off saying that he would have no problem dropping them off.
Well I thought this was strange so I called the provost and asked him if he received my evaluation of this professor. Turns out the professor pulled mine. I went in and talked to the provost. He had me look through the evaluations. Mine was not there.
I'm sure the provost had some strong words for this guy but I never heard anything of it. This all was at the end of the school year. Next year I came back to school he was still there and overly happy to see me. Thank god I wasn't a communications major. I never took a class form this guy again. I did get my B in the class though.
Opinions are like Ah@les, everyone has one.
Best!!!
Rugster
Toujours Pret
an opportunity to answer that last question again
out of fairness. Life aint fair thou. I missed
graduating with honors, because of a subjective
paper in one of my nursing classes. The grade I
recieved a C was based totally on content. It did
no good to discuss it with this teacher. To this
day, I still believe she cheated me out of jealousy.
She was a peace corps nurse, and loved to share in
class about her wordliness. Unfortunately, I had
a bunch of missionary friends from different nations
and would also share. I should have kept my mouth
shut. This one grade will not effect your usefulness
in your field of choice. Good advice. I'd let it
slide. God bless you in your studies. Mouse
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I didn't go to college, I could have , but blew it, anyway, how much $$$ is this issue going to cost you if you let it slide?
Are you paying for this education the same as the others? If so, then you should get as much for your money as they are getting for theirs. Just my humble opinion.
Good luck,
Bartman
If you don't know your rights, you dont't have any!
IF YOU DON'T LIKE MY RIGHTS - GET OUT OF MY COUNTRY (this includes politicians)
It will be good for your soul to speak with the professor in a calm and pleasant manner.
No real need to explain why you didn't do well...simply you tried, and inquire what (if any) options you may have to improve your score.
The fact you are showing sincere concern might do the trick.
If this doesn't work out and you can prove disparate treatment, a formal complaint is always an option.
Should you decide on the latter, the odds of getting a decent grade from this individual will decrease exponentially.
Regretfully, GPA's and the like (as opposed to true talent..ie Judge Dread)may play a part in your future in an extremely competitive workplace.
True, you can walk away and forget the whole thing, but I have a feeling deep down inside, a reticent sense of justice is aching to
be released.
Follow your heart. And don't look back.
Good Luck
Faldum
The poor grade is your fault, obviously, but there is an issue of fair play in academia. In the real world, too bad, so sad . . . better get used to politics, insecure / inept supervisors, nepotism and favoritism, because they play as big a role in careers as job skills and accomplishments - and often more.
no, i would talk with him/her and see whats giong on they probably had a good reason but if you don't ask it will eat you up inside
chris