College student cites his own professor's lackluster argument as a source for his thesis, professor has no choice but to accept the citation: '[It's] technically valid but in poor taste'

Challenging a professor is not necessarily a good idea, but when it works, it's a glorious feeling.

If you've ever found yourself in the crosshairs of a so-called "beloved" university professor as a student, you've probably felt the internalized need to extend a certain level of respect for the social hierarchy of old-school academia. However, outside of a general level of empathy and understanding that all people should show one another, the "bow down to your professor" mentality can often lead to outdated dynamics even in the most forward-thinking of educational environments.

We cannot forget the fact that academia is an ever-evolving organism, regardless of the discipline, meaning that as new generations come of age, they will inevitably take up space in the conversation. Some professors welcome this new perspective and energy, while others refuse to accept these more modern voices.

We have no doubt seen this generational clash manifest itself in countless workplace environments, but in the lecture hall, the way in which these dynamics unfold can be just as crucial and reflective of our cultural divides. This professor, for instance, had a habit of contradicting himself in his own lectures despite insisting that anything he said was factually correct due to his advanced degree. When a student took that to mean he could cite these factually questionable comments in a thesis, the professor's stubborn nature was put to the test.

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My professor said any source is valid as long as I cite it properly. so I cited him.

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It just goes to show how many of these tenured professors refuse to adapt to new lines of thought or cannot stand being challenged at all. How can you expect your students to be challenged if you yourself refuse to take what you're giving? When the professor spotted the student's citation and immediately took issue with it, the student was prepared to pull up receipts and prove his professor wrong. You can imagine that this was not received warmly either.
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