Still deciding

Since I did not indicate in my previous post what approach I took during the decision making I figured I'll elaborate. Most might think that I took an aggressive/assertive approach. I some way that might be true but only to an extend. I tried my best to accommodate the class and hear everyone too. But I still had my own goals an opinions to this decision. I wanted to show others where their decision might backfire especially to those who wanted to eliminate the essay all together. But people tend to be a little stubborn and obviously don't want to hear some girl that is trying to out-yell them. I still get the last laugh though since the essay is there ;)

decisions, decisions

Well, well, well... I guess my prophecies came to realize themselves after all considering the fact that the class mean was 63. As for decision making, its pretty hard to come up with a unanimous decision for 77 students without having someone take charge. As professor has stated previously (when we had a group project) sometimes natural leaders emerge, which is in my opinion exactly what happened yesterday. Some people were just more inclined to take charge and try to somewhat organize this exercise. As far as the decision itself, I think some people (not pointing any fingers) could have been a little more rational in their choices. Maybe I'm a utilitarian at heart, but I really think its unfair when an option has to be withheld just because ONE person out of 77 doesn't want to have an essay. The girl is the second row, don't know her name sorry, also opposed one of the choices but she clearly stated that if she is the only one she will comply with the rest of the class. When it comes to these type of decisions people need to understand that a compromise is in order. You're not the only one taking this test! We're all in the same boat, so if we all have to row, you better grab that oar and get to work. I understand that some people lack in writing skills, but don't forget, at least you can some what bullshit your way through on the essay and get credit for it.
P.S. Whoever came up with individualism view, was really thinking about themselves and totally contradicted their theory

WAwaWEEwAA

well, I hope the rest of you did soo much better than me on this midterm! LoL I am pretty sure that I have failed with flying colors. So much for the big victory over the first project. But, as they say, the truly powerful are the ones who know how to relinquish it. Potter's boxes definitely did got get me to think outside the box. The essay was pretty simple, I just wished it was more like: what would Harry Potter do? and not Ralph Potter... I feel like ( and I'm sure that most of you would agree) I was just memorizing everything that was NOT on the test. You always think that the things that you already know you don't need to brush up on and when you see that question in front of you, you blank out. Its like i never even read about the 4 steps to control.

But, thank GOD! that this a midterm and hopefully we'll get a second chance to redeem ourselves at the final. I have a feeling that speaking collectively is quite appropriate ;)