Today is the last day of finals week. I turned in two extra credit essays (3 pages each) for a class and my prof emailed me back saying that they made no difference to my grade and I still had an A-. I'm perfectly happy with that, but because I felt that the work I did was kind of wasted, I decided to email her again and see what the cutoff was for an A, and if I could do one last assignment to get the necessary points. I really wasn't suggesting for her to do anything unethical.
She replied in a long email saying, basically, that I was trying to cheat the system and that I was asking her to be unfair to other students. This was not my intention at all. Even though I was pretty sure she would say no, I had to try one last time, since professors in the past have accepted extra credit at the last minute. How can I revive her impression of me (in email format)? I have her next semester, and I really don't want to start the class off with her thinking of me as some slacker. Thanks!
2007-12-14 12:05:00 · 6 answers · asked by fateful_gravitation 2 in Education & Reference ➔ Higher Education (University +)
yeah the two extra credit papers were critical reflections, 3 pages each, no summary. One was over sociolinguistics and authenticity, and the other was over Hispanic/Latino representation in the media. she gave me ONE POINT for each.
2007-12-14 15:49:10 · update #1
Unless everyone has the same opportunity, it is basically unfair but you certainly weren't trying to cheat. Did she say that you got extra points for papers that were turned in or did you think because other profs did it that is was OK to suppose she would? I would accept the A- and make sure you understand her grading system next semester. Congrats on the A BTW.
2007-12-14 12:12:06 · answer #1 · answered by Anna P 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of school systems are trying to boost the lower grades, not your higher grade.
If you do follow up, just be blunt, and right to the point. You don't need to be rude, but don't be wordy.
Make sure you ask for a response, and try not to restate your points over and over again.
Save the email, or send it to someone above your prof. Make sure they know you're sending it to the other person.
Ask her what your marks on the two extra credit assignments were. It is sometimes hard to raise a high mark even higher. Do the math with all your marks and see, or ask your prof to explain it for you, in detail.
That was not to the point, don't do what I did.
Make sure you spell everything right!
2007-12-14 20:14:53 · answer #2 · answered by Amarantha 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Yeah don't worry about a teacher, she sounds like a jerk! There is nothing wrong with asking for a little extra work for an A-, never hesitate to ask for something like that because a lot of times they will give you an opportunity.. you showed you cared about your grade and that is all you can do! Don't worry about getting a good rep back with her, just show her you are a hard worker and are willing to work hard for a good grade, she will understand, and im sure she understands you just wanted to get that A.
2007-12-14 20:17:16 · answer #3 · answered by burgler09 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Just apologize. Don't make excuses (i.e. "my other professors have allowed it"), but tell her you understand, you're perfectly satisfied with your current grade, and you're sorry if your commitment to giving your best effort for the class was misinterpreted.
2007-12-14 20:18:24 · answer #4 · answered by MM 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I totally agree with MM. Great suggestion.
2007-12-14 21:22:50 · answer #5 · answered by emily 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
U did the right thing. Why do u care what she thinks??? It's your grade and u paid for the class.
2007-12-14 20:20:41 · answer #6 · answered by Anaksonamun 2 · 1⤊ 2⤋