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Bubbles on the Brain
In my Theories of Composition class last spring, I was known for always asking, "What about assessment? How do you grade this kind of assignment?" The prof was probably frustrated that I was more focused on the product… -
Papers and PUPPS--and not the cute kind
I had insane aspirations of spending only twenty minutes per paper, grading a batch of student submissions this weekend. The first one took more than an hour. I'm now at the halfway point and picking up a bit of speed.… -
Confessions of a recovering grammar nazi
So I've been taking every opportunity to complain about this weather, but I have to say the two snow days this week have been an amazing boost for my mental health and my work load. I'm still scheduling every hour of my… -
Waterloo
I have bragged about my students, this is true. But as I am grading one particular paper today I want to say things that would make Simon Cowell sound like a grief counselor. -
In Praise of Failure and Round Characters
Long ago, a fearsome boss hammered into my consciousness the necessity of getting an A on your first test in each college class. Even if you start out with a B and pull it up to an A, you have been forever marked in you…
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