So I think that the grading for our paper in the dropbox is absolutely ridiculous. From what I heard in class she is giving people a two or even a zero. If you turned something in you should at least get a one. This grading is coming from the lady who stood up there on the first day of class and told us that we should write like we are writing to our best friends. I think this is ridiculous. Thank god for these stupid blogs or most people in the class would be failing or have a C average for English 110. Considering I have to retake this class because it didn’t transfer from my old school and I have already taken my second writing course and this class is proving to be more difficult to get a good grade in then that one was I think this is ridiculous. The fact that we have to write blogs on Saturdays and Sundays is just ridiculous. I have discussed this with many people and all can’t believe the fact that we have to blog and then are shocked even more to know that we have to every single day. Who knows maybe we’ll at least get out of class early today that would be a plus. Guess I’ll just go to the writing center four times to make up for the 4 points I lost on these drafts. Maybe they will help me write a paper sufficient to receive a four because heaven forbid anyone gets a five.
It really is a little irritating knowing that on weekends I still have to put forth academic effort that isn't really going to benefit me much. On weekends I do study for tests or do homework for classes that I know will help me perform better on tests and quizzes, but considering that we only have papers in this class the blogs don't seem to be pushing my writing skills so much as to help my paper develop. At least we don't have to do all the blogs to get full credit.
ReplyDeleteI'm sorry your credits didn't transfer, that sucks. I'm regretting not taking the AP English exam because getting a 3 would've been a lot easier than taking this class.
ReplyDeleteLike! Too bad this blog doesn't have the like button from facebook.
ReplyDeleteI feel all of us have so much pent up frustration with these stupid things. And I also think a like button would be easier then 100 comments. just saying.
ReplyDeleteA like button is a good idea. It is irritating, especially when you put in a lot of time and think it sounds really good then you get it back and see something lower than you expected like a "1". Then you are thinking I hope that is the number of points that I missed and not my actual score...Unfortunately it will be more like having a sophisticated/witty conversation with friends that a genral just talking to them. I have written so many science papers that I got tired of using "fancy" words adn just use the simple ones that mean the same thing.
ReplyDeleteThank God she told us about revisons today I will be at the writing center every day after we get this paper back. See you guys there!
ReplyDeleteI totally agree! I had to have a meeting with her, and all she did was just complain about my paper. I plan on going to the writing lab every week, whether i need help or not!
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