Should I ask students how quickly professors return reports and assignments?
Yes, it is worth asking current students. Ask about when assignments or reports were returned in the courses they took, whether the timing was predictable, and what feedback they received. However, timing can differ by instructor, course, assignment type, and term, so consider several students’ experiences alongside official information such as syllabi.
Key points
- Ask about return timing in the students’ own courses and whether it was predictable.
- Ask not only about speed, but also about delays and the feedback provided.
- Compare several students’ experiences with official information.
Things to check
- Return timing can differ by instructor, course, assignment type, and term, and may not remain the same in the future.