So often the category "Homework Help" contains requests for more than just help; more than just a hint to get a student started. What do you feel constitutes crossing the line between asking for help and asking for someone to do your work for you?
2006-09-06 22:26:25 · 6 answers · asked by auntb93again 7 in Education & Reference ➔ Homework Help
When someone refuses to do their own research in finding answers, although they are guided to good and reliable sources; when no attempt at calculation is made although the technique is described and demonstrated on another but similar example; when direction is declined in favor of a "just give me the answer" attitude, that crosses the line on the side of having someone do the work for a person.
2006-09-06 22:37:03 · answer #1 · answered by Iwant2know 1 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Glad I'm not the only one who has noticed this. It is Homework Help, not Suckers R Us. I think the difference is obvious when you read the questions. The worst ones throw an assignment at you that would take at least a couple of hours to complete, often with a promise of ten big fat points to whoever does the work. No thanks!
I like the questions that either ask what you think of the answer they already got or ask for ideas for projects that they will do. I like to see feedback requests, but not requests to proof/edit a large piece of work for someone.
2006-09-06 22:31:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wonder about that too.
I love the novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird" and I have come across questions about this book a few times lately.
What a shame.
This is one of the best books in American literature and one of the easiest flowing reads that I have ever enjoyed.
I truly don't mind answering a question about the subtext or helping someone younger understand that difficult period in history. I wish though that kids would dedicate themselves to reading these types of stories through and then asking if we can help them understand.
This would make the difference for me because I love to talk about books and exchange views. That isn't cheating or doing the homework for them. That is spreading water on a planted field.
2006-09-07 16:11:43 · answer #3 · answered by Ragdollfloozie is Pensive! 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
What needs to be done is to get these kids thinking. Don't give them the wrong answer as it does nothing. Often it is best to explain what needs to be done and let them do the work. Sometimes an example (especially in math) really helps, particularly if each step of the example is explained. What ever you do, DON'T give the answer!
2006-09-07 04:59:59 · answer #4 · answered by ohderek 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The key point to any homework is getting familiar with the material through practice. At the end of the homework; no matter if you did it or not you must understand the material and you have to prove to yourself you do. Either by redoing it again or find new practice.
2006-09-06 22:46:35 · answer #5 · answered by terry t 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That's why I give them the wrong answer when it is obvious they are doing that. A little justice.
2006-09-06 22:32:46 · answer #6 · answered by ? 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋