Today, after six months of writing a 40 page paper criticizing a famous method, I found out the professor who conceived it has transferred to my favorite college to head the department I'm applying to study in. They require I submit the paper with my application. FML
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Halloween
A failed costume, stolen candy and a very real scare: Halloween, the one night when fear is allowed.
Today, I confirmed that my professor hates me. Weeks ago, I failed a paper for the first time, so I went to my professor, apologized profusely, and discussed my revision plan. I got his approval on my conclusions and added all the details he suggested. I then submitted my paper. I got my grade this morning: C-. FML
Today, I held a presentation about my masters thesis. Turns out, my professor never ever actually read the drafts I'd given him, but decided to rip me to pieces in front of everyone, saying that the topic isn't worth researching. I've been working on it for six months. FML
Today, I asked my professor for his opinion on the subject I plan to study in my thesis. Turns out, he likes it so much that he's going to steal it from me. FML
Today, after I'd being sick all day, my boyfriend volunteered to do my very long sociology paper. I was later notified by my professor that the paper I'd submitted was completely plagiarized. FML
Today, I received a rejection letter from a college that I'd applied to 6 years ago. FML
Today, I got a writing assignment back. After meeting with my professor specially after class and meticulously combing through every word of that paper, I got a low D. Turns out, he graded me down on every suggestion of his that I took. FML
Today, my university professor asked us to submit anonymous course feedback. I wrote three paragraphs criticizing his lectures. Ten minutes later, I realized I'd left my full name at the bottom of the page. FML
Today, I got a paper back that was given a zero for suspected plagiarism. Everything I wrote was my own thought and analysis. My instructor basically thinks my paper is smarter than I am. He won't listen, even when I explain my thought processes throughout the piece. FML
Today, my professor handed me back a paper I spent hours hours working on. At the bottom in red it said "D" followed by, "That was a gift." FML
Today, after turning in a paper that I worked really hard on, I got it back with a grade of 0. In the feedback section, my professor wrote: “In all my 37 years of teaching, this is by far the worst essay I have ever read.” FML
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sexaaydino 14
Awww. Maybe he'll appreciate that you actually studied him and made an effort :)
audreyfml1994 15
I'm sure he'll enjoy a good challenge. What's the point of knowledge if not to be challenged?
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Comments (89)
jjmiller1001 17
and if you wrote a very good paper, and he's not a pompous ass, it should be okay.
perdix 31
If the college operates under the academic tradition, the quality of your work will determine your future regardless of the conclusion about the method. Sadly, many colleges have been infected by the corporate model which favors suck-ups, yes-men and sycophants. If it is, toss your 40-page paper and submit a 5-slide PowerPoint titled "Boss Method -- Good!"
felixshen 18
Professors usually appreciate constructive criticism, your criticism was constructive right?
perdix 31
#38, in academia, it doesn't matter if the criticism was constructive or not, just that it was valid and well-reasoned. Unless his paper is full of ad hominem attacks, he should be fine pointing out his legitimate concerns with the method without having to fix them.
squii123 4
If he can't handle the criticism, he shouldn't have written anything that could be worthy of arguing or criticizing. I wouldn't worry. That's how it works in the real world. Everybody has something to say about somebody else's work.
WoWurCooL127 5
Time for a new essay?
FightMyLiger 19
I think as long as you don't have snide undertones in your paper you'll be okay. Maybe edit to make sure it's accurate and fair to both sides. He might appreciate a good debate.
raboof 4
So you're passionate about a subject he's passionate about too. That's great. If the paper was any good, this is probably a good thing.
DumbingOfAmerica 9
I had a professor who would listen intently to our agruements. Even the ones that argued aganist his theories. When we were done, he would say, great agruement, valid points, but you're wrong and here's why. I think you'll be fine.
Levvy 22
As long as you didn't get personal about it (and I doubt you did!), if s/he's reasonable, s/he'll probably appreciate it, or be neutral at worst. Any academic who publishes understands their work will be criticized, especially if it's on a global stage. Part of the whole idea of thesis defense is learning to deal with people questioning your ideas. Who knows? Maybe you'll have a good talk about it!
BobbieH 19
If your criticisms are valid, thought through and positive in the manner that you present your findings, you shouldn't have any issue. However I'd be sure it is complete and you aren't missing anything. You don't want the professor to destroy your paper and validate their method.