You Rule.
I got my grade for my essay today. I have to admit, I don't think I did as much work on the essay as I could have. I sort of wrote it half-assed and without a whole lot of planning.
I got a 194/200. That's a 97. That's an A. On a paper I really didn't try at.
I think most of all, his comments made me feel good.
I really admire the “scholarship” of this essay. The work you did with the editorial commentary really clarifies and strengthens your position. Your ability to synthesize that information into textual analysis of the particular story shows an extremely high level of reading comprehension and analytic / critical thinking skill. Well done.
That was part of the comments in the middle of the paper. This following bit was his comments at the end.
Dear Tania,
Usually, when someone says “I saved the best for last,” it is often empty rhetoric; however, here’s a case for the verity of that statement. Your essay did arrive last, and it WAS worth the wait. Thank you, thank you!
This essay shows such a high level of both reading and writing (including structure, format, documentation, and editing) skill that it is just simply remarkable.
What is even more gratifying is the plainly wonderful scholarship that went into it. Thank you. I can’t remember a more pleasurable read in student essays. You rule. cm
Now, the informal way the professor talks to us is a little weird for me, but I think it's his way of trying to encourage us. But what got to me is how impressed he seemed to be with what I didn't consider my best work.
I got a 194/200. That's a 97. That's an A. On a paper I really didn't try at.
I think most of all, his comments made me feel good.
I really admire the “scholarship” of this essay. The work you did with the editorial commentary really clarifies and strengthens your position. Your ability to synthesize that information into textual analysis of the particular story shows an extremely high level of reading comprehension and analytic / critical thinking skill. Well done.
That was part of the comments in the middle of the paper. This following bit was his comments at the end.
Dear Tania,
Usually, when someone says “I saved the best for last,” it is often empty rhetoric; however, here’s a case for the verity of that statement. Your essay did arrive last, and it WAS worth the wait. Thank you, thank you!
This essay shows such a high level of both reading and writing (including structure, format, documentation, and editing) skill that it is just simply remarkable.
What is even more gratifying is the plainly wonderful scholarship that went into it. Thank you. I can’t remember a more pleasurable read in student essays. You rule. cm
Now, the informal way the professor talks to us is a little weird for me, but I think it's his way of trying to encourage us. But what got to me is how impressed he seemed to be with what I didn't consider my best work.