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Peer reviewedSvenson, Elizabeth V. – Teaching of Psychology, 1995
Maintains that academia has not escaped the litigious nature of the current U.S. social climate. Cites pivotal U.S. Supreme Court cases on academic judgment and reviews lower court cases where students challenged their assigned grades. Provides suggestions for lessening the likelihood of litigation. (CFR)
Descriptors: Accountability, Court Litigation, Educational Malpractice, Educational Practices
