April 23, 2008
Posted by Sam Jackson
How to give college students instant heart attacks (with a single email)
This is what one of my professor's did today--not with any ill intent, but with potentially catastrophic results! Step 1: Assign a 20 page long research paper, worth 70% of the course grade. Have it be due May 5th. Step 2: On April 22nd, send out this e-mail (names changed): Dear [course] students, In response [...]
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