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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Fall
Dead leaves, the first cold of the season and an umbrella flipped inside out: fall, the season of grace.
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)
Angio113 10
Considering that it is a 40 page paper, his odds must be pretty good then.
SaturnV 25
If your criticisms are fair, your paper is consistent, well written, and adheres to the specifications your department requires, go ahead and submit it, regardless of who will be reading it. Be prepared to offer ways to improve upon the method, or alternative solutions to the process entirely. If the professor in question does not give your paper due consideration because of his or her own work or personal feelings on the matter, then he or she is not being objective (which is one of the worst infractions any scientist could commit).
darkmis1 18
If it's a good prof, they'll enjoy the challenge to their theory. I've challenged my professors before and it's led to some interesting debates.
queerkat4 9
My experience in academia has been that your ability to support your arguments and research matters more than your conclusions. Even on the LSAT, it only matters that you can form a rational argument, not which side you argue for.
skinnen 7
You might try giving the professor the benefit of the doubt as being at very least open to criticism instead of letting him know you are NOT in advance!
FinJage 18
If he truly is a man of science, he will listen to criticism and appreciate your work.
olpally 33
Just go for it!!
mattorama 15
If he's a true academic, he will welcome the criticism.
Synistiel 14
I really hope you won't apply for college, 14. If you even graduated high school with that English.
Inciter 33
Maybe he'll appreciate that you considered his method worth studying and writing about.