Respuesta :
These would be your values. It goes along with the concept of "doing one's best on everything" and making sure that the paper that is submitted is of the highest quality. In addition, since you are aware that the professor has high standards, you are raising your standards to meet theirs.
I would call it a 'necessary evil' since it is something though unpleasant must be done to conform to the standards of the professor and the professor him/herself may realize that it is not the primary consideration in the paper but is required by the institution.