Hi guys, so I have this textbook from school that might have at least two (factual) mistakes in it from what I’ve seen. One of them I know the location of, but the other I cannot recall. I’m sure by correcting a mistake (or mistakes) I maybe could be helpful to the publishing company in some way, but my question is, as a Christian, in general, am I morally obligated to at least try to get factual, content mistakes (of other people) that I know the location of, fixed?
On Correcting Mistakes in Academia
- Thread starter Twistii
- Start date
-
Christian Chat is a moderated online Christian community allowing Christians around the world to fellowship with each other in real time chat via webcam, voice, and text, with the Christian Chat app. You can also start or participate in a Bible-based discussion here in the Christian Chat Forums, where members can also share with each other their own videos, pictures, or favorite Christian music.
If you are a Christian and need encouragement and fellowship, we're here for you! If you are not a Christian but interested in knowing more about Jesus our Lord, you're also welcome! Want to know what the Bible says, and how you can apply it to your life? Join us!
To make new Christian friends now around the world, click here to join Christian Chat.
I think as a christian first we judge ourselves and where we fall short before we go judging others, and then only if others have asked.
If you are a teacher or professor youself and you need to use those as teaching materials you can write to the publisher. or if you are a proofreader.
if you are a student then I would talk to the teacher cos if its a textbook everyone else is using it wont be just yours thats wrong. Or you could tell the librarian if they are in charge of the teachers resources. Textbooks do become out of date quickly and do get updated every couple of years or so maybe check which edition you are using.
The librarian will then order new ones or advise the teachers on errors, sometimes they put addendums in the books if they are already in print. Many are going online usuing e-books that can be easily updated now so its less of a task.
If you are a teacher or professor youself and you need to use those as teaching materials you can write to the publisher. or if you are a proofreader.
if you are a student then I would talk to the teacher cos if its a textbook everyone else is using it wont be just yours thats wrong. Or you could tell the librarian if they are in charge of the teachers resources. Textbooks do become out of date quickly and do get updated every couple of years or so maybe check which edition you are using.
The librarian will then order new ones or advise the teachers on errors, sometimes they put addendums in the books if they are already in print. Many are going online usuing e-books that can be easily updated now so its less of a task.
Btw, do you think it has to be an ASAP thing or can it wait a couple of days when I can see her about the matter in person? I don’t think my instructor would want to be bothered about it given my past with emailing her, also she might have a lot of students asking her stuff maybe (we have virtual and in-person as options at our school), and also it would probably seem like something trivial, but idk. What do you think?
In the past, I actually asked her a lot of unnecessary questions via email because of something, but it was still the wrong thing to do in my opinion. I think she likes me (not like in an attraction way, as in like student-teacher) and doesn’t hate me or anything like that though, but still, idk if it should wait.
well if your teacher has a big class then sometimes it can be overwhelming if everyone is emailing them ALL the time, think of what a huge inbox of emails they might get and need to respond to.
I think best thing to do is wait till they have a moment with you and can talk about stuff before or after class. Maybe go to class early usually teachers make time for extra instruction/questions that way. That way you arent taking up someone elses time.
I think best thing to do is wait till they have a moment with you and can talk about stuff before or after class. Maybe go to class early usually teachers make time for extra instruction/questions that way. That way you arent taking up someone elses time.
its fine. Just saying in my experience. Teachers dont always have time to respond to emails.
Just dont email them all the tme over every little thing.
I know its heard to restrict yourself though, especially if you have a lot of enquiries.
If they said its fine then do so but just dont expect a response straight away.
Just dont email them all the tme over every little thing.
I know its heard to restrict yourself though, especially if you have a lot of enquiries.
If they said its fine then do so but just dont expect a response straight away.
On you tube you can leave a comment unless its comments are turned off.
Otherwise theres not much you can do.
Because you tube is people uploading their own content, its not as if there is a editor or moderator in charge, or a Broadcasting Standards Authority.
If something is REALLY bothering you, or the mistake is offensive, you could contact you tube (the company) about it.
They can then pull the video. But as there are millions of videos uploaded all the time, there will probably other content around that is better. I wouldnt rely on you tube for accuracy though.
Otherwise theres not much you can do.
Because you tube is people uploading their own content, its not as if there is a editor or moderator in charge, or a Broadcasting Standards Authority.
If something is REALLY bothering you, or the mistake is offensive, you could contact you tube (the company) about it.
They can then pull the video. But as there are millions of videos uploaded all the time, there will probably other content around that is better. I wouldnt rely on you tube for accuracy though.
-
1
- Show all
P
As a student in school, you are caught in a very compromising place. Your first obligation is to God. Judas who wanted to help the poor in the world was told by Jesus, the poor we will always have, but you only have me (Jesus) here for a short while.
The implications are that you must always put the kingdom of God first, and all other things (temporal) second. So as you said truth and honesty matters and if given the opportunity always stand up for them in that order.
But be warned, Be as wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove. The temporal things like academic knowledge is irrelevant in God's kingdom, but since it is a part of your daily life, do your best in it. But always put a premium on Spiritual knowledge as it is eternal and will exist throughout all eternity and most important, your very life depends on it.
The implications are that you must always put the kingdom of God first, and all other things (temporal) second. So as you said truth and honesty matters and if given the opportunity always stand up for them in that order.
But be warned, Be as wise as a serpent and harmless as a dove. The temporal things like academic knowledge is irrelevant in God's kingdom, but since it is a part of your daily life, do your best in it. But always put a premium on Spiritual knowledge as it is eternal and will exist throughout all eternity and most important, your very life depends on it.
-
1
- Show all