Is this grounds for appeal??
I feel like my case study results were biased and unfairly marked. I checked the case study with the relevant tutor prior to submission. I can prove the meeting request via email, during this meeting the tutor advised me on the conclusions I should draw based off of my case, however when I got my result I was failed for the exact conclusion.
I think my phrasing/wording resulted in the fail however the point I made was based off of the advice I was given.
Also there were some other criticisms made that were inconcise and inaccurate & I could prove. Iv put an academic appeal in but im not sure what to expect, can anyone please help
Thank you
I think my phrasing/wording resulted in the fail however the point I made was based off of the advice I was given.
Also there were some other criticisms made that were inconcise and inaccurate & I could prove. Iv put an academic appeal in but im not sure what to expect, can anyone please help
Thank you
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by Hello101yingI feel like my case study results were biased and unfairly marked. I checked the case study with the relevant tutor prior to submission. I can prove the meeting request via email, during this meeting the tutor advised me on the conclusions I should draw based off of my case, however when I got my result I was failed for the exact conclusion.
I think my phrasing/wording resulted in the fail however the point I made was based off of the advice I was given.
Also there were some other criticisms made that were inconcise and inaccurate & I could prove. Iv put an academic appeal in but im not sure what to expect, can anyone please help
Thank you
I think my phrasing/wording resulted in the fail however the point I made was based off of the advice I was given.
Also there were some other criticisms made that were inconcise and inaccurate & I could prove. Iv put an academic appeal in but im not sure what to expect, can anyone please help
Thank you
Hello @Hello101ying
I'm sorry to hear you are having to deal with this, I have had similar experiences before and know it can be incredibly frustrating. Usually what you have described would not be a ground for appeal as it is questioning academic judgment which universities and academics do not like. I acknowledge it can feel that universities don't like accepting responsibility when they have made an error but it may be that you just need to accept the grade.
I hope this helps somewhat. If you have any further questions please do let me know!
Charlie
Law LLB Student
Original post
by Hello101yingI feel like my case study results were biased and unfairly marked. I checked the case study with the relevant tutor prior to submission. I can prove the meeting request via email, during this meeting the tutor advised me on the conclusions I should draw based off of my case, however when I got my result I was failed for the exact conclusion.
I think my phrasing/wording resulted in the fail however the point I made was based off of the advice I was given.
Also there were some other criticisms made that were inconcise and inaccurate & I could prove. Iv put an academic appeal in but im not sure what to expect, can anyone please help
Thank you
I think my phrasing/wording resulted in the fail however the point I made was based off of the advice I was given.
Also there were some other criticisms made that were inconcise and inaccurate & I could prove. Iv put an academic appeal in but im not sure what to expect, can anyone please help
Thank you
Hey,
It’s completely valid to feel upset, especially when you followed guidance from your tutor and then got marked down for the very thing you were advised to do. That disconnect can feel really unfair, and I’m really sorry you’re going through it.
It’s good to hear that you’ve already submitted an academic appeal, that’s exactly the right step. Since you have a record of the meeting request and can show you followed the advice you were given, that’s strong supporting evidence. Especially if your conclusion was directly shaped by the feedback from that session, it’s worth including that detail clearly in your appeal.
Sometimes, miscommunication in wording or phrasing can lead to marks being lost, but when the substance of your answer is based on approved advice, it’s absolutely fair to seek clarification or review. Also, if you can demonstrate that the criticisms were factually inaccurate or vague, that adds further weight to your appeal.
While every university’s appeal process is different, many have a formal review stage where your concerns are looked at by someone who wasn’t involved in the original marking. It’s not always guaranteed that the outcome will change, but it should be taken seriously.
At Salford, for example, students are supported through this process by academic advisors and personal tutor. I’d definitely recommend checking whether your university offers similar support so someone can help guide you through the process, or even review the draft of your appeal to make sure you’ve included everything relevant.
You’ve done the right thing by advocating for yourself, and I really hope the outcome is in your favour.
Good luck 😊
Arslan – University of Salford Student Representative
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If you think there has been a bias at play, then that would be grounds for appeal.
But you've not said much about what yhe bias might be, or exactly how it was instantiated, so we don't know if there is an appearance of bias or not.
I do want to say that regardless of the overall thrust of an answer, its not being presented correctly can lead to a fail, and it can do so fairly. So that you might've made the general point but in an insufficient or inappropriate way can still be a legitimate fail.
In the first instance I would have talked to an AA and/or Programme Director about this informally. After that you would have had a better idea about whether an appeal was appropriate. Appeals must also be presented correctly; I've seen lots dismissed on technicalities because of how they've been presented, so getting advice on it prior to submission can really help.
Best of luck with it.
But you've not said much about what yhe bias might be, or exactly how it was instantiated, so we don't know if there is an appearance of bias or not.
I do want to say that regardless of the overall thrust of an answer, its not being presented correctly can lead to a fail, and it can do so fairly. So that you might've made the general point but in an insufficient or inappropriate way can still be a legitimate fail.
In the first instance I would have talked to an AA and/or Programme Director about this informally. After that you would have had a better idea about whether an appeal was appropriate. Appeals must also be presented correctly; I've seen lots dismissed on technicalities because of how they've been presented, so getting advice on it prior to submission can really help.
Best of luck with it.
(edited 8 months ago)
Reply 4
Original post
by Hello101yingI feel like my case study results were biased and unfairly marked. I checked the case study with the relevant tutor prior to submission. I can prove the meeting request via email, during this meeting the tutor advised me on the conclusions I should draw based off of my case, however when I got my result I was failed for the exact conclusion.
I think my phrasing/wording resulted in the fail however the point I made was based off of the advice I was given.
Also there were some other criticisms made that were inconcise and inaccurate & I could prove. Iv put an academic appeal in but im not sure what to expect, can anyone please help
Thank you
I think my phrasing/wording resulted in the fail however the point I made was based off of the advice I was given.
Also there were some other criticisms made that were inconcise and inaccurate & I could prove. Iv put an academic appeal in but im not sure what to expect, can anyone please help
Thank you
I can't add much more to @gjd800 's excellent post. It would be useful to know what advice your tutor or other academic advisor has given you about this appeal.
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