Appealing an A-

<p>Probably already covered, but “execution” covers inelegant code, thus, not using a loop = bad grade. HTH.</p>

<p>Yes, I’m pretty sure I’m a stalker. Because knowing where at least 4,000 people attend and having no other information justifies that statement.
No, I’m trying to gauge why you’re being so… inflammatory. :p</p>

<p>Efficiency is understood by most people to be an integral part of coding. Writing inefficient code and then complaining about the grade you get is like writing a formal thesis using contractions and then complaining when your professor takes points off for style. The rubric’s not going to say “don’t use contractions” because 99% of the students know not to use contractions.</p>

<p>^ That is not explained on his grading rubric.</p>

<p>I am pretty sure that grading rubrics do not function like For Dummies books.</p>

<p>I’m thinking I might even put up posters of him around school just to ruin him for trying to cross me like this. What a foolish professsor. He needs to choose his enemies more wisely.</p>

<p>Good luck getting recommendation letters, then.</p>

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<p>Going back to the English class analogy, that’s like wanting the teacher to tell you EXACTLY how to write the essay (more than just a prompt, like telling you exactly what to write, where to put the sentences, etc). When he gives you just a prompt, you write the essay at a first-grade level, so it’s about a paragraph long, has poor vocabulary and sentence structure, and is not interesting to rtalk.collegeconfidential.comat you deserve an A because you “technically” wrote a “working” essay? An A isn’t something you’re entitled to, it shows that you have exemplary understanding of the material, which you obviously don’t.</p>

<p>You must be ■■■■■■■■. Not only will everyone hate you, you’ll almost certainly get expelled.</p>

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If you were a real stalker, you could probably figure it out in the OP’s posting history.</p>

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:D</p>

<p>Why would I need a recommendation from some slob of a computer science professor? This guy is an embarrassment to professors everywhere.</p>

<p>No, but it’s generally understood that professors talk to each other. Even across departments.</p>

<p>I’m pretty damn sure that professors are human. THEY TALK.
PS: You might want to reconsider law school. Not only are you not convincing us, you’re actually polarizing us more. Try being a pundit instead.</p>

<p>This is my final week at this school anyway. Might as well leave with a bang and make sure I put a black mark on this professor’s career. I’m going to definitely swing by during the summer and put posters of him around the school.</p>

<p>Department rumor mills are wonderful things.</p>

<p>You won’t. You’ll just burn all your bridges.</p>

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<p>You think you won’t get found out? What teacher will want to write a recommendation to a narcissistic grade-grubber who cannot seem to fathom the idea that an A requires MORE EFFORT than the basic guidelines the rubric outlines.</p>

<p>Ah this is so sad to see that so many of you people are afraid to challenge your professors. This is what separates the leaders from the followers. Needless to say, you all know where you stand in that respect.</p>

<p>99% sure that this is ■■■■■, now.</p>

<p>But then there’s a small chance that it isn’t, seeing how there are so many sub-worthless idiots that lack common sense, basic comprehension, and human decency.</p>

<p>Mastery of the course material is what it’s ALL about.
Mastery of the course material as demonstrated in projects.
Mastery of the course material as demonstrated in the midterm
Mastery of the course material as demonstrated on the final.
Mastery of/attempts to master the course material as demonstrated through class participation.</p>

<p>It is IMPLICIT.</p>