Would you tell your professor if he/she corrected a paper of yours and docked you a few points for not single spacing your APA references, but you know that all your APA manuals tell you to double space references? Or, would you let it slide, and just single space them in their class?
2006-10-18 05:48:01 · 8 answers · asked by Jay S 5 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
I would tell the professor in a nice manor. They make mistakes all the time, it's okay to correct them as long as your nice about.
2006-10-18 05:51:45 · answer #1 · answered by shontai 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the corrections really made a difference on the grade you received, you probably should bring it up. I think, either way, it's probably a good idea to bring it up so that you can know what your teacher wants in the future. Maybe your professor didn't know that the APA manual says to double space, or maybe he/she knows and just prefers it a certain way. I think you should talk to your professor before or after class, and just inquire about it. Something like, "I had a question about some corrections on my paper? I had looked in the APA manual, and it said to double space my references, so I double spaced mine." Then based on what your professor says, you'll know if you should single space or double space in the future. After you've established that, you can politely ask if the professor would be able to change the grade on your paper because of the misunderstanding.
2006-10-18 06:07:28 · answer #2 · answered by can_u_still_feel_the_butterflies 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you've missed a lot of classes and have been crying in class, I think it would be a good idea to explain the situation to your professors. You don't need to go into specifics -- just say that you went through a bad breakup of an abusive relationship. If you don't think you'd be able to stop yourself from crying while talking to your professors, you could try emailing them instead. Like another commenter said, I'm sure your professors have noticed that you've been going through a hard time and will be sympathetic.
2016-05-21 23:44:02 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Make sure you are using APA guidelines specific to that area of study. Each department usually has free guidelines available to students. It's a little frustrating how some departments have different requirements - but that's how it is. If you have followed that department's specific guidelines, then definitely point it out to the professor and nicely explain that you're confused about the marking.
2006-10-18 06:02:43 · answer #4 · answered by zenobia2525 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go up to them, and say casually that you thought the references were supposed to be double spaced. BTW, it is double spaced between the individual references but I had to single space within the reference. It doesn't hurt to ask them and make sure.
2006-10-18 09:05:32 · answer #5 · answered by country girl 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would make an appointment and go and see them with the manuals. Don't be confrontational. Say you're confused and you want to clarify a problem so that you don't make the same mistake in future. I know it's a bit cringing, but it should work better that way. You should sort it out for the sake of yourself and others who might have the same problem.
2006-10-18 09:41:45 · answer #6 · answered by scylax 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Well if the points he took off made a difference, you should say something. Make sure you have your reference book. But if it doesn't make a difference, let the old man fly.
2006-10-18 05:58:10 · answer #7 · answered by k_myrell 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would show the professor the book. If he doesn't correct it and you used an acceptable source go to his/her boss. You don't have to follow ignorance.
2006-10-18 05:55:56 · answer #8 · answered by Liz 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋