Sample Letter 3

Dear Dr. B: 

I have just received my report card and am greatly dismayed by the grade that I got in your course 「Introduction to xxxxxxxx」 

If I am not wrong, the syllabus states clearly that 「final grading is based solely on the quality of the final paper.」  I have worked hard and learned a lot from the course, and I believe I have done a good job writing the final paper--as demonstrated by the score on it: 94.  To my great surprise, the final course grade turned to be 79.  I have a real hard time understanding the huge discrepancy between the two figures.  Even if other factors, such as attendance and participation in class discussions, have gone into calculating the final grade, I believe they should not have influenced the final outcome to such a degree, as I have always been active in class activities. 

If it is not too much trouble, could I set up some time to discuss my grade with you?  I can be reached at xxxxxxxxxxxx.  Thank you. 

Sincerely,