<< On the other hand, here is part of an e-mail message I just received from a
student:
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Dear Dr Lewis,
I was missing 2 more points to get a B grade. There is anyway that
you would give me up a B, please. Because, I am getting scholoship next
semester. So would you very please. Thank you very much Dr. Lewis, U
really appreciate.
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I assume this is a student trying to make a good impression! >>
any chance English is not this students first language?..it has
characteristics that make me suspect this might be the case. if so, it isn't a
reliable indication of his/her abilities, except as regards mastery of
English.
Cori