e) better late than never
f) an opportunity to learn about the value of planning
g) this class isn't high on their priority list
h) they need to pick the right free paper off the web
i) they need more structure in order to start earlier

Seriously, why not structure the assignment so they have to turn in some intermediate 
product (an outline, a reading list, a topic proposal) well in advance of the final 
due date?

Charlotte

>I have some students who came to me one day before an assignment is due
>to ask me questions about particulars about the assignment.
>I gave them the particulars about six weeks ago.
>How would you feel about that?
>a) some students work best under pressure
>b)some students can accomplish alot within a short time span
>c) why take 6 weeks to do something when two days will do
>d)other (plase explain)
>
>Michael Sylvester,PhD
>Daytona Beach,Florida
> 
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