how to communicate to prof/instructor/teachers
How many times have this happen to you?
Student: Prof xxxx, you’ve marked my assignment wrong. I should be given a mark for that…
Prof: Well let see, …(3 min of giblish excuses later)… I won’t give you a mark for that, it’s definitely wrong to me. Hey look, I there’s a mistake I should take a mark off here and there.
Well simular situation had happened to me before, but mostly in my youth. Nowadays, I’m much better at negotiating for marks. First thing you have to do is eliminate all emotions. Even if you hate the prof, cleanse yourself of all emotions. Then in that calmed state, speak or write to your Prof about the incorrect marking. Remember to use corporate communication techniques. Address him or her properly. Never start with tell them, they made a mistake. Anyone would take badly to that. Rather ask for a detail explaination of where things went wrong. If you are serious in getting marks, even ones you don’t deserve. Always rephrase what he/she said and use it against him/her. This way they are less likely to find a loop hole to get out of the situation. Your tone should have reflect a sense that they are not putting enough effort in their job, in another word, guilt them.
That’s pretty much all you need to do, but remember "corporate communication" means using proper language. Grammer, spelling counts. This technique can also be applied in other places such as work. Be imaginative, use it daily, and annoy the hell out of people you dislike. ^_^ (or make just of situations)
