Q&A

Can professors assign work over spring break?

Can professors assign work over spring break?

Yes, some professors assign homework over breaks, and to make matters worse, they sometime have a test immediately after the break. You can look at the syllabus to see exactly what is expected. I don’t give my students assignments over spring break.

How do I ask my professor to raise my grade?

Explain your situation, hope they have mercy, and take whichever answer they give you gracefully and with humility. you could ask your professor to review your grades thus far to see if there was any points missed. I would rrreview grades all the time but not because someone asked me to raise their grade, etc.

Do professors actually read papers?

8. Some professors might only read the essays on final exams for students in between letter grades. If the final is a paper instead of an exam, we really only extensively grade the ones from students on the cusp from one letter grade to another.

Do professors actually count words?

If written, they will actually count them, looking for repetition. If submitted electronically, they can, among other things look at the properties of the essay, or they can simply highlight the whole document, which will also give you the number of words.

How do you talk to a professor about a bad grade?

Discuss thoroughly Ask your teacher what might be the possible reasons behind your poor performance and the potential solutions to them. If it is an exam then you have no choice, but if it is an assignment, ask your professor if there is any scope of resubmitting them with proper revision and rectification.

Should I talk to my professor about my grade?

3 Answers. To expand Bob Brown’s answer, yes, you should talk to your professor politely with the objective how to improve your study in the future. In my opinion, your grade is probably on the borderline between A and B. You need to ask her what grade you got for the final paper (worth 25% of the grade).

How do you get closer to a professor?

How To Build A Strong Relationship With Your ProfessorIntroduce Yourself After the First Class. Look Up Your Professor Online. Make Participation a Priority. Be Courteous and Respectful. Attend 2-3 Office Hours. Make Sure They Understand Your Professional Goals. Get A Good Grade In The Class. Ask for A Letter of Rec After the Class.