More Proof ... If I Needed It!
As you know I am pulling out of the profession, for a variety of reasons.
One of the reasons is that I am not impressed with how the profession is going ... within our own ranks!
When I was at college (1979-1983) I actually failed 2 exams the first time I took them. Most of you will guess the reason - bad English grammer ... it is something I have always struggled with, and for those who have seen my fics (especially my Beta), you will know it's a problem. And, those who read my general LJ scribbles will know I fight a losing battle most of the time.
However I am aware of it, and while at college, it was picked up on, pulled apart and I was pushed to concentrate and improve.
Now we come to the reason for the Grrrrrr ... As part of the course, now, the 4th years have to do a survey of some sort, and write a report on the answers. To do that they contact a random selection of the profession and we have about 20 questions to answer on a variety of subjects. So far, OK.
However yesterday I received a surveya sking about my thought on business building (which made me smile, seeing as I am at the other end of the scale!0 ... but my moan ...
I couldn't actually understand what 2 of the questions were asking.
Yes, I read your journals, I have friends round the world, of all ages and backgrounds, but a final year degree student and I can't understand what she is asking me.
I'm sorry, but it's "another nail in the coffin" ... I may not be good at language skills, but at least I know it, and was checked at college.
Where are the tutors?
One of the reasons is that I am not impressed with how the profession is going ... within our own ranks!
When I was at college (1979-1983) I actually failed 2 exams the first time I took them. Most of you will guess the reason - bad English grammer ... it is something I have always struggled with, and for those who have seen my fics (especially my Beta), you will know it's a problem. And, those who read my general LJ scribbles will know I fight a losing battle most of the time.
However I am aware of it, and while at college, it was picked up on, pulled apart and I was pushed to concentrate and improve.
Now we come to the reason for the Grrrrrr ... As part of the course, now, the 4th years have to do a survey of some sort, and write a report on the answers. To do that they contact a random selection of the profession and we have about 20 questions to answer on a variety of subjects. So far, OK.
However yesterday I received a surveya sking about my thought on business building (which made me smile, seeing as I am at the other end of the scale!0 ... but my moan ...
I couldn't actually understand what 2 of the questions were asking.
Yes, I read your journals, I have friends round the world, of all ages and backgrounds, but a final year degree student and I can't understand what she is asking me.
I'm sorry, but it's "another nail in the coffin" ... I may not be good at language skills, but at least I know it, and was checked at college.
Where are the tutors?