Question on the whole No Homework Threads thingie..
The South Islands
16-03-2006, 02:36
I've been meaning to ask this for a few weeks, ever since the ruling was made.
Now, occasionally I post some things that have to do with my classes. Once, I posted a rough draft of a paper. Another time, I asked for some quotes that a few people seem to be quite good at. And after I get clarification, I plan to ask the local NS filmiphiles about some movies that I will use for a certain presentation (unless you tell me not to :) ).
Now, I have seen he threads that resulted in the ruling, and those are very clear cut. The poster, practically, asked for respondents to do their homework for them. And I know that is not allowed.
My question is, is asking for information, or requesting a little proofreading or feedback for a paper, fall under the ruling?
Sarzonia
16-03-2006, 05:34
Hmm... I don't think getting feedback on a paper necessarily qualifies under the ruling but that might depend on how much "feedback" is involved. For instance, if you're looking for someone to suggest ways to improve your paper and you post the completed work, that might pass muster unless I misinterpreted the ruling.
The South Islands
16-03-2006, 05:55
Hmm... I don't think getting feedback on a paper necessarily qualifies under the ruling but that might depend on how much "feedback" is involved. For instance, if you're looking for someone to suggest ways to improve your paper and you post the completed work, that might pass muster unless I misinterpreted the ruling.
This, in my interpretation, was not made explicitly clear in the ruling. Perhaps I misunderstood.
NS can be a fantastic resource for ideas and constructive criticism. I would hate to lose it.
Tactical Grace
16-03-2006, 08:58
Submitting broad lines of argument for constructive criticism is OK.
Requesting essay submissions is not OK. At the time the ruling was made, the issue was homework help in the physical sciences, where "help" with a question inevitably results in complete solutions being provided. Those are still forbidden.
The South Islands
16-03-2006, 21:48
Submitting broad lines of argument for constructive criticism is OK.
Requesting essay submissions is not OK. At the time the ruling was made, the issue was homework help in the physical sciences, where "help" with a question inevitably results in complete solutions being provided. Those are still forbidden.
What about asking for information regarding a certain topic?
For example, would it be OK for me to ask for suggestion on films that have a certain characteristic?
Tactical Grace
16-03-2006, 22:48
No-one ever got into trouble by using their common sense. ;)
You can ask for information. Just don't ask people to do your homework for you.
The South Islands
16-03-2006, 23:13
No-one ever got into trouble by using their common sense. ;)
You can ask for information. Just don't ask people to do your homework for you.
Alright. That's good. Thank you!
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