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HELP! BUS 254 - Prof refuses to give solutions
Hi guys,
I'm taking this class, Managerial Accounting, with this prof that refuses to give out the solutions to the majority of the problems in the book. That is, refusing to give us scanned copies of the solutions. I understand that there are implications with the copyright laws. But, I've also heard that other profs do give out solutions in copies/files. Plus, my prof for my financial accounting class gave us the solutions to every problem in the book. I don't know what her problem is.
She does go through several assigned problems in the tutorial. She reads over the answers, doesn't even bother to copy the solution on the board for most questions. If we want more, we need to make an appointment with her, because she has no regular office hour.
I've tried talking to her. But she remained firm about this, completely disregarded same requests from other students repeatedly in tutorials.
I have no problem dealing with a prof that can't teach. But without the solutions, I feel that I'm gonna fail this class. And it's too late to drop for any refund at all.
I've just found out that she forwarded my email to the whole class. In her response, she implied that I am an irresponsible student who's asking for the solution because she doesn't make an effort. I feel really uncomfortable with this. Should I tell her that?
HELP! What should I do? I'll do anything to get a copy of the solutions.
I'm taking this class, Managerial Accounting, with this prof that refuses to give out the solutions to the majority of the problems in the book. That is, refusing to give us scanned copies of the solutions. I understand that there are implications with the copyright laws. But, I've also heard that other profs do give out solutions in copies/files. Plus, my prof for my financial accounting class gave us the solutions to every problem in the book. I don't know what her problem is.
She does go through several assigned problems in the tutorial. She reads over the answers, doesn't even bother to copy the solution on the board for most questions. If we want more, we need to make an appointment with her, because she has no regular office hour.
I've tried talking to her. But she remained firm about this, completely disregarded same requests from other students repeatedly in tutorials.
I have no problem dealing with a prof that can't teach. But without the solutions, I feel that I'm gonna fail this class. And it's too late to drop for any refund at all.
I've just found out that she forwarded my email to the whole class. In her response, she implied that I am an irresponsible student who's asking for the solution because she doesn't make an effort. I feel really uncomfortable with this. Should I tell her that?
HELP! What should I do? I'll do anything to get a copy of the solutions.
Comments
Cant you just write down the answer in tutorial? Or make an appointment with her?
Shit.
Have you checked out the textbook's website yet? They have some check figures you can use. Not the full solutions, but at least you can check if you're on the right track with your answers.
anyway, take a look into the Check Figures that flo-ra mentioned.
otherwise, i say tough luck...
but her email thing was kind of rude
But why don't you go make an appointment with her? Sounds like the 2nd best solution after Flora's.
She does give out answers to the few of the assigned problems in tutorials.
I'm still looking for more solutions to the problems. The other class has a set of 29 pg sol. posted for additional practice on their course website; our website isn't even up an running yet.
Randomuser is right, I am spoiled, because all the profs I've had really listened to students. Without the email thing, I probably won't even post on the forum. I guess I just needed to vent.
I will check out the check figure, thanks flo-ra!
Don't worry vonnie, she's a sessional with a day job at Grant Thornton. You may not get her in fall. I am sure not every prof teaches like her.
Thanks guys, I feel much better now!!
If not, as I said go complain to the department head if you want to raise hell
the email thing is different, but she probably sent it out to prevent similar questions/concerns. you could complain but i think it wouldn't really accomplish anything. i've had a couple profs do this and no marks/personal info was revealed so i don't think the school would be terribly concerned. you might just end up irritating your prof even more...
he decided he wasnt going to use a curve in the last few weeks, someone complained and he was PISSED but had to curve it in the end
mind telling me the name of this prof...so i can avoid her in any possible ways...