"Convince yourself" of the lemma - is any work required?

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The phrase "convince yourself" is interpreted as a directive to "prove" something. This interpretation raises concerns about the clarity of homework questions. Participants express frustration over the vague wording leading to misunderstandings. The discussion highlights the need for precise language in educational assignments to avoid confusion. Clear communication is essential for accurate student responses.
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In the homework statement part (a), it says to "convince yourself" of the given lemma. How do I satisfy this requirement for full credit?
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Since I see these types of homework prompts often, does this mean that I should prove the given Lemma, or just accept it as true and move onto (b) with no work required by me?
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'Convince yourself' means 'Prove'.
 
pasmith said:
'Convince yourself' means 'Prove'.
that explains why my homework grade was low 🥺
 
This is a terrible way to word a homework question.
 

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