I used to make a general announcement allowing students to hand in
drafts for my review.  The problem is that many of them turned in very
rough stuff which I essentially rewrote for them so I have stopped this
practice.

If you feel comfortable that you will get quality drafts then I think it
is fine to reward initiative.

Nancy Lasher

Kunkel, Richard G. wrote:
>
>         Dear ALSB Colleagues,
>
>                 I am wondering how some of you have handled the following
> issue.  I have a legal research paper required for my class that is due in
> mid-April.  A number of students have asked me if they can submit their
> papers early to have me read them over and make suggestions, then return the
> papers for editing and rewriting by the student.
>
>                 I am willing to take the time to do this, but worry that
> this will be considered unfair by the other students who turn in the papers
> without a review.
>
>                 Any suggestions or comments on the fairness of permitting
> this (or not)??
>
>                 Thanks.
>
>         Rick Kunkel