UNI LECTURERS WARNED AGAINST USING ALL-CAPS BECAUSE IT MIGHT UPSET STUDENTS

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Lecturers have been banned from using capital letters when assigning work to students because it might upset them.

Staff at Leeds Trinity’s journalism department have been told writing to students using capital letters could 'scare them into failure' and instead suggested using a 'friendly tone' and avoiding the use of negative language.

Critics have since slammed the memo, saying it is just aiding to the 'snowflake' generation being overindulged throughout their education – following incidents in Manchester and Kent.

The memo said: "Despite our best attempts to explain assessment tasks, any lack of clarity can generate anxiety and even discourage students from attempting the assessment at all."

The Express reports that it goes on to say writing words in capital letters could make the assignment appear "more difficult" – adding to anxieties.

The article notes that, previously,

The University of Manchester’s students’ union replaced applause with 'jazz hands' at one event to alleviate stress among the anxious and people with sensory issues.

Kent University last month was criticised for banning students wearing 'offensive' costumes, including cowboy outfits or sombreros, in case it affected students’ right to a safe space at the institution.