<p>My son received an “F” on an assignment.The instructor thought my son was going to topic "Gangs when in fact he told her his topic would be concerning “Games”.He has filed an appeal.He may miss at least a month from his classes @ the University.We are African American and we are feeling a certain feeling.Please help / give us advise if you can.Thanks</p>
<p>Something doesn’t sound right here. Perhaps your son’s explanation was confusing or incomplete, or perhaps he does not understand the situation himself. It might be a good idea to ask him about it again.</p>
<p>It makes sense that a student could get an F on an assignment because he wrote about a topic different from the one that the professor had approved. But if this happened, the result would be that the student would get a poor grade in the course. He wouldn’t have to miss classes for a month. That just doesn’t make sense.</p>
<p>Can you ask your son to explain why he may have to miss classes? And if he doesn’t understand it, or if the explanation he gives you is still confusing, it would be a good idea for him – and maybe you – to talk with his academic advisor.</p>
<p>Also, it seems unusual that the topic discussion was not handled over email, or that no correspondence regarding the paper was documented through email throughout the project.</p>
<p>I agree, some clarification is needed.</p>
<p>Based on the title? I thought this was going to be a special message about me:p</p>
<p>I also am confused about having to miss class.</p>
<p>For my classes requiring papers, a meeting has often been required during office hours regarding topic selection. If it is a long paper, several meetings are required to approve source material.</p>
<p>I think there must be more to the story. I have a feeling. ;)</p>