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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I think sliding scale point deductions (5% for one day late, 10% for two, 20% for 3, etc) are both fair and most like the real world. If I give my boss something a day late but it’s good, he only knocks off a little. [/quote]

This, except in a true emergency. [/quote]

Yes, or build in for emergencies. I used to drop a homework score, for example. I think flexibility for true hardship is fine and reasonable. But I am also in a workplace that expects people to live up to deadlines, not procrastinate, and generally be the type of person that meets the expectations set. Of course, if I have an employee and they are unable to finish something because somebody else has asked them to do a higher priority project (emergency), I totally understand. Or, after discussion, we agree that the scope of work was more complex than either of us first imagined, then we renegotiate. But for our contractors, I am likely not to hire again those that don't meet deadlines without a reasonable explanation.

Some of this also depends on school and culture. At one place I taught, kids were more concerned with grades than learning, and I was stricter there to avoid cheating and kids completing assignments in class while I went over problem sets. Two kids in college now, out working in the real world myself. I don't think it cuts it to not be able to meet deadlines for the most part.

I also agree with the comment on procrastination and perfectionism. Best to avoid.[/quote]

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