Doc Whiz's 40 Ways* to P.O. the Prof

1. Are we doing anything important in class today.
2. Can I be excused from class this week? My cousin/friend is coming in from Nebraska.
3. I won't be in class tonight. It's my friend's birthday.
4. I don't understand why I got such a low grade. I really enjoyed the class and I thought you liked me.
5. I don't understand why I got such a low grade. I came to class every day.
6. Can I leave class early? I have to run an errand.
7. I've been trying to reach you all week. You're never in your office.
8. I haven't had enough time to do the job I think I can do on this paper.
9. If I had more time, I could have done a better job.
10. Do you take off for spelling?
11. (One week before the project is due): I can't find any articles in the library. Can I change my topic?
12. Can you give me a topic for the project?
13. (Concerning handing in group reports): I didn't read the final report. Mary said she would put it together and hand it in on time.
14. I didn't know there was a test today. I wasn't in class when you announced it. Do I have to take it now?
15. Does the class presentations count? (Notice the grammar!)
16. I don't have time to go to the library. Can I borrow your copy of the readings?
17. I hope this class ends on time.
18. How many sources do I need in my paper?
19. Which of the assignment readings will be on the test?
20. I can't make it to class today. I'm working on a paper for another class and it's due tomorrow.
21. Will the final exam take the ENTIRE two hours?
22. That's not what Professor Jones told us about that.
23. (During the week before finals): What can I do to get an "A" in this class?
24. Did the syllabus really say that?
25. Do I have to do footnotes?
26. How many pages does this paper have to be?...What if it isn't that long?
27. Does the paper have to be typed?...Why?...Are you sure?
28. I was absent last class. Did we do anything important?
29. Will we be responsible for EVERYTHING covered in the book and in the class?
30. Why did I have to read all this if it wasn't going to be on the test?
31. (Written on top of the final exam): Dear Professor Jones: If this test brings me down below a "B", I would like to take an incomplete.
32. (After the exam is handed out): I don't feel well. Can I take a make-up exam?
33. I couldn't find the room. Can I take the exam now.
34. I forgot the time of the exam. Can I take it now?
35. I'm not doing well in this class. Can I do some extra credit work?
36. I think I have a problem. I'm taking another class that meets the same time as yours, and I have a midterm that's scheduled at the same time for both classes. Can I take your test at a later time?
37. There's nothing written on the subject. I looked for a book in the library and couldn't find one.
38. I missed class last week. Can you tell me what went on?
39. It's not fair. I wasn't in class when you gave the assignment.

Doc Whiz # 100