undergrad_2015

Thank you for the books, those are exactly what I was looking for.

I agree with you, and understand about independent learning. Ive always been that way, but it seems the prof has expectations that are not clear.

Thank you. After thinking through, it is just this professor who is stressing me out. I still don't understand the prof's expectations even though I've tried asking. For example, I've received feedback in a previous assignment about edit this and that, but never "HOW". I've also explicitly asked for resources, but was just recommend to go to the centre. What has actually been useful is this forum.

No I'm not seeking compliments, but I also don't need constant comments from professors that make me feel worthless and telling me that I failed without giving a numerical grade. Advice on what books to read would be helpful too other than directing me to the writing centre. I'm determined to finish the program for sure.

I did want to do well, but can I do well when there is no support? The prof had asked me at this meeting, "How can I do to support you?"....but I couldn't even answer that because I dont know what exactly are my weaknesses (As mentioned, I was not able to read the comments in the paper). Also, I told the prof that I did take advice about going to graduate support centre....but they thought my assignments were good (nothing really to critique about). Perhaps different expectations, but those were the comments I received. I just don't know...its just with this course.

That does sound reasonable. But I don't understand why the prof emailed to say it was graded and would like to meet to discuss , but doesn't go over the comments in the paper with me. I wonder if this was a chance for the prof to see if I'm serious or not about the course? I felt so bad that I even cried in front of the prof.

Thanks for your insight, I understand. But why is it so hard for the prof to tell me what is exactly the grade? Few minutes into the convo, I asked again if I can still do well, and the prof said maybe a B in the end.

At my school students are kicked out if they fail 2 courses. I'm doing well in others, just not this course. I do want to continue, but prof hasn't assigned a failed grade for the paper. If it's 69, then I can do well....but if it is something esle like 30...omg. I've asked the prof if I can keep the paper and read over comments, but that was a no. The issue with the paper is that I missed discussing some stuff (like 2 out of 10 items). There was no rubric for this paper.

I still have time to decide. I have met with the professor who said I failed the assignment (anything less than 70).....but grade has not been assigned. Which means this could be 60s, 50s or even lower! Was this to pressure me to drop the course?

I had that feeling too! Thank you.

I don't really know how to explain it. I feel I did good, but at the same time also unconfident. Ever since I started graduate school, I have never received any compliments from professors.....and so I feel I am still not good enough. This paper is worth a lot too...25%...which could affect a lot I think.

Yup, I do want to improve. I was planning to email the prof, but the prof actually sent another email, "I have graded your paper and we should meet on Friday to discuss it. It may inform your decision". Should I go to the meeting? Does this sound bad?

Yup it's way too late, but I will try asking. Thank you.

Thank you everyone for the advice, I do understand. What if the prof cannot tell me the grade? In the initial email, when I asked what is my progress in the course, the prof just listed what I've done and what I've yet to done. Prof also added "your 25% assignment will be given to you at next class".

It's a graduate course; not required; not recommended; not agreed upon with advisor. I do want to succeed, and I will try my best, but can it be guaranteed that I did pass on that 25% assignment? Has it happened where profs can change weigh of assignments if students improve in the course?