AmericanRam Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Been grading some papers today...and some of them really look like a 5 year old did them.These are supposed to be college students,but not with this. Is it ok if I write dumbass on their papers? If you do not think so,what is a nicer way to say this sucks? At this rate only a couple in my class will get an A. Harsh grader,me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
i-Ram Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Been grading some papers today...and some of them really look like a 5 year old did them.These are supposed to be college students,but not with this. Is it ok if I write dumbass on their papers? If you do not think so,what is a nicer way to say this sucks? At this rate only a couple in my class will get an A. Harsh grader,me. Are you sure they are students. Check that out first as they might be making it up. I look forward to graduation day. You will be carried head high through the Halls as everyone shouts ARam ARam ARam, before they rename the College in your honour. You heard it here first. Ok, enough Master bating for one day, bedtime for me. Goodnight Jimbob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 Are you sure they are students. Check that out first as they might be making it up. I look forward to graduation day. You will be carried head high through the Halls as everyone shouts ARam ARam ARam, before they rename the College in your honour. You heard it here first. Ok, enough Master bating for one day, bedtime for me. Goodnight Jimbob. Lol.Goodnight mate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLACML Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 No, don't write dumbass. Very harsh criticism is fine, but it needs to be constructive. Most likely they haven't given a **** about doing it, and just need to work harder. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 23, 2014 Author Share Posted October 23, 2014 No, don't write dumbass. Very harsh criticism is fine, but it needs to be constructive. Most likely they haven't given a sausage about doing it, and just need to work harder. Yes I plan to Skype with some tomorrow.I tend to be constructive as I can without being condescending.First time being a professor so still learning the ropes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cisse Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I think dumbass would be fine in some cases. Perhaps receiver of such paper would think about things after receiving such a note. Or they really would be dumbasses. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davenportram Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I would suggest marking them accotding to the college marking policy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Sounds very professor sahnal. Shouldn't you have somebody to mark the papers for you? You're a professor, they have people who do that sort of stuff for them don't they? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Sounds very professor sahnal. Shouldn't you have somebody to mark the papers for you? You're a professor, they have people who do that sort of stuff for them don't they? Usually mate yes,for on-campus courses.But I teach online so its all on me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm surprised you find time mate to be honest. Will you be able to do it when you're over here? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 I'm surprised you find time mate to be honest. Will you be able to do it when you're over here? Yes,but if I do make it to Leeds match will be Winter break anyway.Also I have tons of time to a point because I give initial assignment at beginning of week and check periodically to ensure everyone is commenting correctly on the discussion boards and other areas. I also upload a Power Point for every week.Asides from that assignments are put forth so students can work ahead.I do answer a lot of emails however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Cool. I'm thinking of becoming a professor, what qualifications do you need? Is it easier to get to be one over there, as it's a long job to get that high over here mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Cool. I'm thinking of becoming a professor, what qualifications do you need? Is it easier to get to be one over there, as it's a long job to get that high over here mate? Just depends on the subject mate.I have a Master's degree in Library Science which is required for most University jobs.However for me to get tenure(essentially unfireable)I would have to get a Doctorate. Then their is community colleges which I am not sure UK has?Anyway with those do not have to have a Master's persay in a lot of areas,just be a professional at it if want to teach(i.e. Electrician,welding,etc.) Overall I would say somewhat easier to get teaching jobs than UK just because of the tons of more colleges the States have. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Cool beans Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Can't believe it! I've just googled the masters degree that you have and I got this reply: "Congratulations, you have now been awarded a masters degree in Library science" I'm made up When do I start? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Can't believe it! I've just googled the masters degree that you have and I got this reply: "Congratulations, you have now been awarded a masters degree in Library science" I'm made up When do I start? I could always use an assistant...would pay you minimum wage of course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boycie Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 What's the minimum wage in Merica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 What's the minimum wage in Merica? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Bad I know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmericanRam Posted October 24, 2014 Author Share Posted October 24, 2014 Well anyway the lady just came downstairs and gave me the 'stare' so I best head off to sleep. If a teaching position opens up,I will keep you in mind. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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