Learning

A man's errors are his portals to discovery.

~ James Joyce

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Someone posted that s/he had been admitted to a doctoral program and s/he was now a "doctoral candidate!"

 

I said to Leslie, "Want to hear something really snotty?"

 

Leslie:  Sure.

 

Me:  Well, that person is not a doctoral candidate.  You aren't a doctoral candidate until you complete your comprehensive exams or the equivalent.

 

Leslie:  You didn't post that, did you?

 

Me:  No.  I didn't.

 

Leslie:  Good.  But if you DO post it make sure you sign it, "Dr. Michelle Boettcher, Ph.D.!"

 

The truth is, I don't think I knew the difference between the two until Aja or Cameron or someone explained it to me.  We all learn (and teach) in different ways.  I haven't found teaching by being snotty on Facebook to be particularly effective.

 

(pause)

 

Apparently, I think teaching by being snotty in my blog is effective.

 

Sincerely,

Dr. Michelle L. Boettcher, Ph.D. (and sometimes butthead)