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Texts, Lies, And Changed Positions, Judith D. Fischer
Texts, Lies, And Changed Positions, Judith D. Fischer
Judith D. Fischer
This review of Judge Richard Posner's Little Book of Plagiarism concludes that the book adds to the discussion of plagiarism by noting the topic’s gray areas and proposing criteria for identifying plagiarism. Posner states that plagiarism occurs when a writer who copies another's language or ideas both conceals the copying and induces readers' reliance. By discussing plagiarism in different settings, including novels, court opinions, professors' work, and student work, the book shows why analysis of the offense and its consequences must be nuanced. Professors should be warned that in places Posner seems to minimize the gravity of student copying, especially …
How To Improve Student Ratings: Views From The Trenches, Judith D. Fischer
How To Improve Student Ratings: Views From The Trenches, Judith D. Fischer
Judith D. Fischer
This article reports a study about student ratings of professors (sometimes called “student evaluations of teaching”). Survey respondents were teachers of legal writing in U.S. law schools. Their advice about improving teaching included being prepared for class, respecting the students, and caring about the students. Advice tailored specifically to the student ratings included being “upbeat,” not giving grades before the students complete the evaluation forms, and laying groundwork before presenting unpopular topics. The article also references biases and negative effects of student ratings.