Wife in tears. I was the one rushing to get my assignment in on time, while she - ever the more diligent student - had finished hours before, and was simply waiting around for me to get my act together. But alas, she had done everything to submit it online, but hadn't clicked the final button.
That's one of the good things about the old assignment box, you never forgot to press 'Upload'.
And to make matters worse, her email to the faculty member who might be able to assist her, sounds like the whole story is simply made-up.
It's only five percent, but it's a matter of principle. The assignment was done, and when the deadline clicked over, Sarah was sleeping soundly.
Hmm... grace or law?
We'll see.
Did I mention that QTC has no late penalties (unless you're months late) and pretty much no policing of the due date...
ReplyDeleteWe really should have come to Queensland then...
ReplyDeleteInitially, I like the sound of such a lenient policy. Yet as one motivated by deadlines and repercussions, it would probably be a case of too much freedom for my own good.
ReplyDeleteOh no, I hope it still gets accepted
ReplyDeleteI was discussing with Sarah what I think would be an acceptable resolution to this mistake.
ReplyDeleteAcceptable Response #1 - No penalty.
Acceptable Response #2 - We believe you, but our policy of fairness to all students means we must impose the late penalty.
Unacceptable Response - We don't believe you.