Professor K's Guide to Scoring an Assignment

Professor K is none other than myself of course! LOL really bue paiseh. 2 days until my final exam of my final semester. By now I've submitted all the assignments required for my undergraduate so I decided to share with you some tips you might find useful!

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New to college, no idea how to write a good piece of assignment? Or existing undergraduate constantly receiving low assignment scores? Fear not, let Professor K teach you! Here’s some essential guides for you to score well in your next assignment:

1. Engerish

Yes I know most of the time language is only like 5% of the entire assignment, but if you use perfect grammar and good sentence structures, chances are you have already secured half of your overall score! An articulate piece of work would make arguments sound legitimate, thereby creating a false impression on the writer’s intelligence (which is exactly what I’m trying to do now wtf). If your English is stuck at elementary level, I suggest you seek help from someone to edit your work before you submit it. But of course, who would give a damn on your boring assignment, let alone editing it for you??? 

Your boyfriend obviously, if you force him to. That being said, your boyfriend must have good proficiency of English (and smart too) otherwise he would be useless! Jeez. Next time before agreeing on being someone’s girlfriend, make sure he shows you his SAT score.

2. Why limit yourself to database journal?

Just cause they tell you Wikipedia isn’t a credible source, doesn’t mean you can’t use it! Wiki is my second best friend! (Google remains the top) There is so much information available on Wiki you see, and they are written by human, normal human-beings like us who don’t use alien language. Read up the information you need on a Wiki page, absorb them and incorporate them into your assignment, only then you borrow the reference from a journal that explains the same thing, except in alien language. It’s not wrong to do so! You understand the topic, you make your point, you include your citation, you happy, your lecturer happy ^^ Likewise for Google, just type in your keyword and BAAAAAAAM everything you need pops out! Who cares if the website isn’t legal? You can always grab the points and borrow your reference elsewhere. Teehee.

3. Don’t act smart

Yea yea go ahead and quote from in-depth research findings. If you don’t even know wtf you’re babbling, how else do you think your lecturer is gonna understand? Just cause you achieve your 3000 word count doesn’t mean you’re going to score! It doesn’t make sense to quote blindly from journals (told you not to ke-kiang, better use Google right -.-). Make sure you understand it thoroughly before you try to

4. Rephrase everything

I mean like, everything.

That includes your introduction, main points, elaboration, recommendations (which your lecturer expects you to think but really you know your own limit) and conclusion. Normally your friends would only rephrase the main ideas they got from other readings. But nah, you know you can simply copy intro, elaboration and conclusion as well right? Just rephrase it gao gao to avoid similarity index and make it sound like you wrote it yourself. And don’t be so stupid go include unnecessary in-text citation because you wrote it yourself remember? Of course, that’s only possible if you manage to find enough articles you’re likely to copy from. Easy peasy, Google! Just cause your search result doesn’t appear in Page 1 doesn’t mean you fail to locate it. Scroll to Page 2, 3, 4 and so on. Don’t be lazy!

5. Be a perfectionist for once

Okay I don’t mean like write a perfect essay that can score you full marks. For once, be meticulous when it comes to format and style! Justified your paragraphs and choose a suitable spacing (I always use 1.5). Times News Roman size 12 all the time, unless the instruction says otherwise. Make sure there’s a space after a comma before the next word and apply it consistently throughout your assignment. Mind your big small letters!!! The same thing applies for your reference list. If you’re using Harvard referencing, don’t forget vol. no. and pp. are all in small letter and there’s always a space after the dot. Trust me man, some uptight lecturers would pick on your slightest mistake and penalize your score. You dunno what’s going on in lecturers’ minds. They find pleasure circling your errors and deducting your marks :(

Keeping the above 5 tips in mind, scoring an assignment should be easy peasy! Feel free to share with me if you have any additional tip (only if they're more superior than mine!) Teehee.

Good luck and all the best!

How I Got My JPA Scholarship Terminated for A Blog Entry. FML

Yea, story of my life. The despressing title kinda concludes what I’m going to write about following this paragraph. I actually drafted this quite some time ago for Project Listen but the approved version on their website was way shorter due to the word limit. Decided to share my story here once again since I didn’t post it here before this. Too lazy to include the pictures and scanned documents but I guess the dramatic story line is sufficient to capture your attention? Teehee.

The following story was featured on YB Tony Pua's blog way back in 2008 after I consulted him. Gotta salute him for putting so much effort in scanning all my relevant documents! Those are the things that I couldn't be bothered to include in this post. So if you have doubtss on the authenticity of my story, go check out his blog post! CK in the story refers to me, CopyKate. It's really funny reading back the incidence and all the comments! LOL.

It's absurd how some commenters judged me by saying that I since I could get connection to those politicians for appeal, I must have gotten my scholarship from the same connection -.- Hello, politicians are supposed to be there to help the people right? It's not that difficult to get their contact especially when it was close to the General Election at that period of time! Besides, anything is possible in times of desperation. What's the big deal about seeking help from a few high ranked politicians? 

Anyway, hope you can take some time to read this post. Even if you can’t stand my lengthy paragraphs, scroll all the way till the end to read my lesson of the day! :)

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How my life has been transformed ever since I was expelled from college.

This had always been a shameful chapter of my life which I had chosen to keep a secret from others. But now that my life has made a big turn, I decided it’s time I share my story, hoping it will inspire all of you out there who feel like you are struggling in the darkest period of your lives.

I remember the proud expressions of my parents when I was awarded JPA scholarship to study Engineering in the United States. It was a dream I daren’t dream, to that faraway country where I had least expected. Before flying to the states, I was supposed to undergo one year of foundation at a local college. It was the same period of time when I first discovered blogging. Being a young enthusiastic blogger, I wrote about everyone and everything. Soon, I began to gain some fame in college by blogging on scholars’ campus life. Those were the days when random readers from the campus would come up to me and gave me their words of encouragement.

Unfortunately things did not stay that way for long. One day I was called to the head of department’s office. Apparently a senior was unhappy at the fact that I had criticized her sense of fashion on my blog, so she printed out copies and copies of my blog archive and handed to the head of department. It was not funny seeing my blog entries in black and white!  I knew things were about to get serious.

Apparently it was stated in the disciplinary booklet that students should not reveal anything within the campus to the public. They claimed that by posting up photos of the conservative attire guidelines and writing things that are happening in the college, I had breached the disciplinary code. Moreover, I was indirectly accused by the head for being a whore and a shame to the college because one of my photo captions says that I was camwhoring in front of the mirror -.-

I'm a whore, not.

It felt horrible to be standing alone in the office being bombarded by accusations from those lecturers! Never had I thought that my blog would have gained such unnecessary attentions. They threatened that I delete all blog entries related to the campus, failing which I would be reported to JPA for conducting bad disciplinary behavior. My scholarship was being jeopardized!!! I was so scared, so confused that day I immediately went back and deleted those blog entries (if you go through my July 2007 archive you’ll see only a few posts because I had deleted most of them). They also made me write a public apology on my blog so they would let the matter ease, to which I obeyed despite feeling the least sorry. I would do whatever as long as I don’t lose my scholarship, I told myself.

Everything was back to normal for a few months, until I received a letter addressed to my hometown during the semester break. It was a letter from JPA, a letter informing my parents that my scholarship was terminated due to my discipline problem! I felt the world collapsed on me. I was filled with regret, shame and disappointment. At the same time I felt anger rising from every part of my nerves. They promised not to report to JPA, didn’t they?! How could they have not honored their promise after making me delete my entries and write a public apology?! But I was only a young naïve girl back then. Who am I to argue with that corrupted government-founded college?

I went through months and months of appeal. It was one of the darkest, if not the darkest period of my life. The pain of losing that million dollars’ opportunity when I was already so close to it! Apart from that, I had to deal with questions from curious friends and relatives and worst still, the disappointment on my parents’ faces. I knew I had let them down. They had always been very proud of my results but now because of one innocent mistake, I had shattered their hopes and broken their hearts. They could never afford sending me to America for 4 years with their own savings. All this while they had believed that with my result, I could easily secure myself a scholarship and did not have to rely on them for education.

With my scholarship terminated, I couldn’t go back to college to continue the following semester. I couldn’t go to America. I was stuck at my hometown reflecting on the past and wishing I could turn back the clock. I wanted to get my scholarship back so badly! I didn’t know how else I could continue my life from then on. I scanned pages of documents, wrote numerous letters, met countless of politicians etc. Yet despite those attempts, my appeals resulted in no avail. Eventually I started to accept the fact that I was expelled for real, and that I was never going to study at the States. I left Johor and came to KL alone, ready to move on from the past to a new beginning of my life. With my SPM result, I was able to obtain a full scholarship from TARC for Cambridge A-Level’s and with my A-Level’s results, I managed to get 50% of my tuition fees waived in Sunway University for my bachelor degree, while the other half is covered by loan. My family didn’t have to spend on my education after all.

There were times when I wondered how my life would have been if I had gone to America. I couldn’t help being envious of my friends who managed to fly there without me and be jealous of that 4-years experience which I could have had if the horrible incident didn’t happen. At the same time I hated the girl who reported me and the head of department who did not honor our promise. But as I continued my life, I began to think that things happened for a reason because I am extremely happy and contented with my life at the moment. Many of my course mates back then heard of my story and deleted their blogs, fearing that they might be the next victims. But my passion for blogging did not die because of the tragedy. My blog had cost me that expensive scholarship, but it had taught me how to overcome ordeals and predicaments through the darkest days in life.

With my willpower and determination, I had no problem juggling a balance between work and study. The amount I earned as a freelance event model and blogger had paid for my trips to Melbourne, Bangkok, Taiwan and Seoul within these few years (and a few designer bags too XD). Today, even at this precise moment of writing my story, I am earning a decent amount of side incomes from my blog. I know very well that one day I will set my foot in America, except that it wouldn’t be a quest for success, but rather an indulgence through my success. Remember, it is not about the lost opportunity in your life, but rather what you can make out of it.

A few months back, I was acquainted with someone whose godfather happened to be the minister in charged of JPA. Ironically I found myself drinking with the minister who took away that million-dollar opportunity from me.

“Your result is excellent! Why didn’t you get a scholarship? Do you want to study in London?”

I merely laughed and think about what else my life has to offer.

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And that’s the end of my story.

Meanwhile I googled myself and found this post and this post written on May 11 2007. The naive and innocent teen copykate being all excited over her JPA acceptance. Eager to pursue her destiny together with her smart ass high school mates. Heck I even listed who and who is going to which country! So happy for them ^^ Those were the old days~

Lesson of the day: vote wisely this coming Sunday! 5th of May 2013, the important date that will determine our destiny! Think before you contribute your support to the ruling party who is bound to terminate your child’s scholarship on the accusation of ‘disciplinary’ problem and proceed to direct the million-dollar funds to god-knows-whose pockets!!!

HAHA can’t believe I’m relating this issue to politics.

But yea, go back home this weekend and do your part! I’m really excited since it’s my first time voting! Kinda annoying they made me remove my nail polish though (couldn't stop myself from exclaiming my bimbo thoughts lol) T_T

If that corrupted party wins again imma show them my stained middle finger!

Or maybe not, since the stain could easily come off as I heard?! WTF

Coco Steamboat with Bitches & Beasts

It’s been a while since the Bitches & Beasts (what my college mates and I called ourselves) had our last gathering. The Taylors’ gang had been so caught up with their assignment hence our gathering plan was often postponed. Now that they’re having a short winter break, it’s finally time for us to reunite! Especially with Ben leaving for Melbourne U in a few days from now! He’s secured himself a full tuition fees in Melbourne U, awesome!

We went to a new steamboat restaurant at Bukit Hijau, Cheras. Coco Steamboat if I’m not mistaken.



The usual steamboat ingredient.



Their steamboat soup is da bomb! Boiled with gigantic bones and idk what other secret stuff, it just tastes so heavenly it makes you crave for more! The unique selling point that made it so special compared to other steamboat.



Delicious lamb.



Porky pork.



Let the men do the honour.



A souvenir I bought from Melbourne a while ago. Can you guess what’s in that pink little container? XD



Shan and Mei.



Ben, Sai and Kian.



We were so bloated after gobbling down all the noodles and vermicelli. Carbs alert!



Continued our yumcha session at Kopiboy after dinner. It’s located at the same row as the furniture shops.



Vivian joined us there after her job briefing.



We fit in perfectly after several attempts. Teehee.



Last but not least, a rather blurry group shot.



Will be bidding farewell to Ben very soon. It’s good to see each of us heading to our own directions and moving on with life after our college year. Always hated the separation part, but we know we’ll still remain friends in years to come =)

Genting with Bitches & Beasts

It has been a while since I posted these photos onto Facebook. But thought I should share it again on my blog. They’re all taken during the trip to Genting with bitches and beasts- my crazy college mates.



We went to Safari that night.



Lotsa funny photos captured XD



Sai was so red.



His expression always cracks me up! LOL.



Thanks Shan, I’m dying to pick up that ice with my mouth. Teehee.



Girls going wild.



They said it’s unfair cause I always make myself look best in the photos. Hiak hiak.



But I don’t look that good here with my mouth opened T.T



KO-ed still can laugh. And look at Sai’s expression again! HAHA.



Thumbs down to the loser! Wtfreak.



We were. . erm, sober.



Omg HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA. As much as I could remember, Ben always does embarrassing stuff during every clubbing experience.



Sexay biatch. Teheee.



Isn’t she lovely.



This is what we call 左拥右抱！XD



Scandalous to the max!



Chilling after club. Vivian and I.



Vivian, Torres (did I guess it right?) and me.



Heart this photo! We all looked adorable and to be frank, you don’t see Weiyi in photos often.



Mamak after club.



That’s all I’m gonna post here. Visit my fb album to view more photos.

The trip was awesome and memorable. It doesn’t matter where we go, as long as we’re together after all. Miss you, my bitches and beasts!

Malacca Trip 3 - A'Famosa Resort

To end my Part 1 and Part 2, here’s the part 3 of our Malacca trip! I know this post comes half a year late, but don’t complain, for it’s better late than never! Posting it now makes me realize how much I miss my classmates and how I wished that our course wasn’t over yet *sobs*

After leaving Malacca town, we rented a bungalow in A’Famosa resort. If you’re hosting a house party, this is the right place! For a few hundred ringgit, you get to rent the whole bungalow with swimming pool to party all-night long! And I kid you not, the bungalow isn’t small. For the one we rented, there were 4 big fully furnished rooms with comfy bed and sheets. In fact, the house was way too large to host just 11 of us XD



Our swimming pool! i have no idea why the filter wasn’t switched on. The water was calm and still all the time. More like a lake than a swimming pool. We were too engaged with our mafia game, hence let go of the opportunity of utilizing the pool. What a waste!



It had been ages ever since I last visited A’Famosa Water Park. It kinda sucked as there wasn’t anything much to play. Look, Weiyi is in the photo! How miraculous. HAHA. Chew Win and Su Ann were missing cause they were busy shopping for swimming suit. Wtfreak.



Met up with my family there. Mum didn’t want to join us in the pool cause she was afraid of getting tanned. Dad didn’t either, cause he was too embarrassed to wear his swimming trunk infronta my classmates. What a pair of vain couple! LOL.



Long legs. Teehee. I refrained myself from wearing bikini to avoid the unnecessary stares of jakuns.



Look at this photo! With dad day-dreaming, Shan stoning, Ben posing, Kian How scratching, Sai emo-ing and mum yawning! ROFL I’ve got nothing better to do than observing each and everyone in the photo.



My siblings and the blind folded horse at the entrance. After saying bye to my family, we went to check in to our bungalow and took a good rest before proceeding to our next activities.



With the bottle of Chivas Eyu brought along and numerous bottles of cocktails that we bought from Jonker Street, we were ready to rock the night.



Remove your contact lens, ladies!



Camwhoring is essential before drinking session.



Well, at least for the three pretty girls. I didn’t intend to join as I knew I wouldn’t post up ugly pictures of me wearing spectacles. Teehee.



Su Ann with Eyu's guitar. Spot Shan’s stinky pillow on the bed. It was our biggest fear throughout the trip.



Soon, it was our bartenders’ show time.



Super bue ta han. Wtfreak.



Trying to spice things up with a little romance. LMAO.



What’s with the pointing? I can’t remember!



Hunt would never let go of any opportunity to steal the limelight.



With my detective fedora and bimbotic shades T.T



He’s sooooooooo gay. Reminds me of Bryan Boy.




Yammmmmm Senggggggggggggg. A toast to our straight A’s!



That night, we were so hooked up with Mafia game. After all the screaming and yelling and accusing and defending, we finally got tired around the wee hour. That was when everyone sat down and had a few bowls of instant noodles before hitting the sack.



Although it’s been 6 months, I would never forget the fun and excitement we experienced in Malacca. As we depart from the journey to our respective pathways, the memories we shared shall stay on forever.