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ENG101 - 3.0 rating“You will only pass if you get on her good side otherwise the best you'll get is a C”
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EASY!!!!!
SHE IS A TYPE OF TEACHER THAT DOES NOT PLAY AROUND. SHES SERIOUS AND MOST OF THE TIME SHE TELLS HER STORIES AND YOUR LIKE UHHHHH COULD THAT EVER HAPPEN?
I just started the semester and I hate her! She's totally tough! One guy didn't really understand a question and she was like just try just try (all mean and stuff) and he tried and she didn't even let him finish, she was straight out said, That's wrong!
you should not take her class
you should not take her class
she's a really hard teacher to begin with...i remember students in my class sign with frustration when she came into the classroom, but in the end she's helpful, if u talk to her with ur situation on ur paper and stuff then she'll help u.
She is very clear on what she wants. If you ask for help, you will get it. She is great teacher and very understanding.
Terrible teacher, she's clear about the dates, but inconsiderate to the feelings of the students. I went to her office hours, and I got no help and no insight. She bad mouthed my paper and me. I revised my 1st essay 10 times, and I still got a D. Too hard and just too negative (especially for men).
Mrs.Ornelas is a great professor. She takes her time to tell her students what their getting in her class and she goes out of her way to help them. The key is u just have to ask. If you don't ask then how is she apost to kno you need help. Over all very nice professor. EASY COURSE!
She's personally "Turned over a new leaf". She was arrogant and irritating at first, but at the end, with a little encouragement, she's seriously made me feel better about english. She is good at teaching and helping as long as you don't get on her bad side. Just be prepared for class.
HER CLASS IS EASY JUST ATTEND CLASS EVERYDAY AND YOU ARE LIKELY TO GET A "C", BUT SHE CAN BE A JERK AT TIMES
Class was very easy. Grade is based on 5 essays-one being the final, 3 in class questions from reading hw, and attendence. I got an A without doing the last essay. Sometimes she can be mean, but overall she is cool-just dont get on her bad side
She is pretty funny. And maaaad hot. Foxy lady! No but seriously, try not to say something stupid to her like... There isnt much room to disagree in this class because the answers are supposed to be one way and thats it. She will only get upset if you do something stupid. So men, be careful.
For the love of all that is decent, run. Just run. Dont even look at the course schedule. Run.
In the beginning her class seems very hard; however, toward the middle near the end, she's really easy. Just do the work and go to the writing center for help(if needed) and you'll be fine. She also gives extra credits.
Must be willing to do work, do all the extra credit that she offers. Seems tuff in the begining but the class will get easier towards the end. Make sure you go to class and do all the readings and assigments. Willing to help. Go to her office hours and you will probably raise the grade on your paper. Overall good teacher.
an ok professor..just make sure your writing is up to par upon entrance into this class..there are tons of assignments and sometimes she can be just plain out mean..not highly recommended but you will learn something...
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i hate this class!!
She doesn't do a lot in the class but tell you what to highlight it is pretty boring...she praises people more than others
Super boring. Did not teach me anything I did not already know.
Did not teach anything I did not already know. Said I would fail the class, but I passed with a B. Men are screwed.
I now understand what a thesis is and how to prove it. She helped me alot when I asked for it. Mrs. Ornales cares if the students learn unlike my last English teacher. Students who don't do well in her class usually don't keep up with the work or they are lazy and don't try.
I'm a junior now and couln't believe Mrs. O's ratings. Students seem to be bitter when they do not get the grade they want. She was awsome, and yah she expected more from me than any of my other teachers, but I learned more from her than anyone else, too.
at first it seemed really hard but as long as u go 2 class and write the 3 essays and 1 in class essay and if u do good on those you dont need 2 take the final! great professor and she really cares!
Failed the first essay and got A's on the rest. Just write how she wants you to and you will do fine because she cares about the students and helps a lot. the text is interesting to write essays on. Do the extra credit and passing is easy...and you may not even have to take the final!!!
Wonderful eperience, really great professors. She really shows passion for her teaching, her class was demanding but in the end you really become a better writer. If I have the chance to take her again I DEFINATLEY will. Just do as she asks and you will be okay. She is willing to help you and gives alot of feedback
Ornelas is a horrible teacher. She will never admit when she is wrong, she gave assignments through email, not in class, she does not help you with your essay even if you politely ask, her office hour meetings are useless, she hates men and will treat you like you are stupid. I got a 5/5 ACT essay, I know how to write, and I did not pass her class.
Mrs. O is a really good teacher. She really cares about her students. She has the best stories. Very pleasant and very helpful.
Omg... horrible class. I must say I am learning some stuff... but a lot of the time she won't even answer my questions clearly. She drives me crazy. She's really mean and always offends students' writing. Ugh... I can't wait for this class to be over. AVOID!!!
Great class. grade is based strictly on essays. don't be afraid to ask questions. she's very helpful. easy A!!..if you do exactly what she says.
She is a good teachr but very, very strict. The class is somewhat difficult but not so bad. She is also somewhat of a hard grader but is good when it comes to helping u out.
She's very helpful. The class is based on 3 essays and is out of 100 points. She gives out almost 20 pts in extra credit! If you actually work hard on your papers (go to her office hours) you will do fine. I really don't think she's mean at all and I've learned a lot from her critique. This is definitely a class you can't skip without losing pts!
wow please please please do not take this class she is so hard...she says one thing and another the other day. you write about 3 essays and you have to get 2 check pluses out of three essays...and she never likes what you write and doesnt tell you what to changeee!!!!!!!she has cool stories tho...
OMG ONE OF THE WORST TEACHERS AT CSUF...SHE IS SERIOUSLY CRAZY..SHE TELLS YOU SOMETHING IS GOOD AND THEN YOU GET A BAD GRADE..SEEMS COOL AT FIRST BUT O WAS I WRONG!!!AVOID THIS TEACHER!!!!AND THE TOPICS FOR THE ESSAYS WERE RETARDED!!!
She was the best CSUF professor I ever had because I actually learned how to write an essay. She is tough and doesn't like it when students won't take responsibility for their own learning. This isn't high school but in group work I read a lot of junky essays from other students who either had no skills or didn't care to try and write a good essay.
Can be misread and demotivating but the class is super easy with tons of extra credit. Her office hours saved my grade, half the class didn't have to take the final because they were happy with their grades
Tells everybody you'll fail your first essay, and probably true. Very hard grader, but offers alot of extra credit so you can get an A. knows alot about writing and always willing to help. she gets nicer throughout the semester, just dont give attitude. overall very fun/easygoing class! only 3 essays to write! no busy work
AVOID HER!!! NEVER HAD TO REDO AN ESSAY SO MANY TIMES IN MY LIFE AND SHE STILL GAVE ME AN 'F' ON IT..EVENTUALLY PASSED WITH AN 'A' BECAUSE OF THE EXTRA CREDIT BUT IF YOUR WILLING TO HAVE A SEMESTER OF HELLLL BEFORE YOU GET THE 'A' THEN BE MY GUEST!
I am scared of english.. She is not clear on what she wants and I am scared of papers.. I would rather do math... MATH!!!
Do not take her class. I was in English 99 because I missed the placement tests by a few points and if this remedial class is supposed to help prepare you for English 101 or HCOMM 100, it did not prepare me at all. I was writing based on the knowledge I already had, and she took 3 weeks off class for student conferences, which were still no help.
Not a very good professor. You have to alter your papers to what she believes. The prompts are rediculous. She isn't clear on anything! Her class isn't impossible BUT you have to BS your way through it.
Her class was extremely easy. The only reason students in my class had a problem with her was because she didn't put up with any of their crap. Which she shouldn't have to, this isn't high school, she isn't your babysitter. You write four essays and only use three for your portfolio. No bust work and plenty of conference time. The class is easy.
this teacher can seem strict at point or up tight but ig you get to know her or you participate in her class shell lossen up. she doesnt like distractions very much. and her hole goal is to puch you to pass the class. email her about the homework or go to her office hours she loves that. :) do the work and you'll do fine.
this teacher can seem strict at point or up tight but if you get to know her or you participate in her class she'll lossen up. she doesnt like distractions.her hole goal is to push you to pass the class. email her about the homework or go to her office hours she loves that. :) do the work and you'll do fine.
Easy but very unclear! She does not know what she wants! Her syllabus is full of errors! Perhaps this is because this was her 2nd year of teaching this course but she needs to get her act together!!!!!!!
She is a bit unorganized at times, and what she wants is a bit confusing, the assignments themselves are quite easy. The class overall was enjoyable because of class discussions. Many students were confused on what she actually wanted in the essays though.
She's an amazing teacher. Ornelas knows how you need to write in order to pass the class. Her class is fun, but when she means business, you better listen. Great professor!
This class is fairly easy if you put effort into it. If you are lazy or don't try hard, this class may be difficult. The class consists of mainly working on 3-4 essays that are based on assigned readings. You are given a lot of time to work on the essays and she helps you through them. She can seem unorganized at times, but she's a good teacher.
She is VERY disorganized, but the class overall is easy, consisting of 3-4 out of class essays and 1-2 in class essays. The essays are not difficult, but she seemed unprepared for class on more than one occasion.
Her workload is easy compared to the other professors'. She makes you do a half page write up on guest speakers, one project that's not too hard, just time consuming. Class was entertaining and so was she. She is VERY nice and will work things out with you if you email/talk to her beforehand. This class as an easy A+.
She's very disorganized and always change her syllabus. The class was very easy, but you have to do the work. Do the reading and answer questions in class and you will get points. Attendance is a must to get the extra credits. She gives out plenty of extra credits. I got an A and dont need to go to final!!!!
Prof. Ornelas is great! I learned a lot from her class! She gives out a ton of extra credit and she really wants everyone to learn to write well. As long ass you do the work it's an easy A and I promise you'll become a better writer and analytical reader. Take this class!
This professor is very disorganized, she's always changing the syllabus. The workload is easy just read prompts out the textbook and write a reflection about your opinion on the prompt. She doesn't let us use any outside resources for the essays. There's three out of class essays and two in class. You pick which ones you want for your portfolio.
Avoid her at all costs. It's a struggle to figure out what it is she expects because she's disorganized and unclear. The work itself isn't difficult but she's a difficult grader and inconsistent with helping students. One day your paragraph is great and the next day the same paragraph sucks. She would often single students out which is ridiculous.
She is completely unorganized. It is very difficult to tell that she expects from her students because she changes her mind constantly.She is also a very difficult grader and does NOT offer any help to her students, and when asked if she could help during hours she simply replied that she was ‘way too busy’. DO NOT TAKE HER!!!!
Honestly just do your work and you will pass this class! Prof Ornelas gives out tons of extra credit SO DO IT!! If you don't do your work or the extra credit that is your fault, not hers. She is very reasonable and gives you so many opportunities to earn points and pass! She is a nice person and very down to earth! also love the grading system!!
Loved her!! Loved her class! Loved the grading system! just do your work and the extra credit opportunities and you'll do great :)
Take this class! She is a really great Professor who loves what she does! The class does have a lot of work but it is all very easy. There are also tons of extra credit opportunities to help your grade. It's impossible to get a bad grade in her class.
Professor Ornelas is really nice and the readings done for her class are really interesting. You use/read the textbook throughout the whole semester. She gives a lot of work but it isn't hard work, it's just a lot of little assignments. She gives a lot of extra credit so you have a better chance of getting an A. I got an A by doing all the work.
Prof Ornelas is really nice&if you need help just ask for it ahead of time and she'll make time for you. Honestly just make sure you do every little assignment she assigns and take advantage of all the extra credit she gives&you'll get an A. The txtbook is used thruout the whole semester so make sure you read, the excerpts are pretty interesting.
She is the worse professor. She is very unorganized and unclear. She can tell you one day you're the best writer and she believes in you but then when she grades your essay she destroys it and gives a terrible grade. She doesn't teach she expects you to read in order to do the essays but gives little to no help on the readings. Don't take her
She's super strict and a harsh grader. If you have other responsibilities besides eng 101, don't take her. You definitely have to earn your grade. The class is out of 100 points so. She also assigns hw during the breaks. Good luck. I'd avoid her.
She's strict and a harsh grader. If you have other responsibilities besides eng 101, don't take her. You definitely have to earn your grade. She also assigns extra credit hw during the breaks that are vital to do if you want to get a decent grade on your essay.
You will only pass if you get on her good side otherwise the best you'll get is a C. She is an EXTREMELY HARD GRADER and very confusing. If you get the chance to take this course with a different teacher don't hesitate to do so because this class is a stressful nightmare!
Hard grader on essays. Makes you work for the grade. Makes you do a GROUP essay (not helpful AT ALL). But she does offer a lot of extra credit. As long as you're a better than average writer and do all the extra credit, you can get a B+A-. No curve. No TestsFinal. I took the GE Pathways Eng 101 though. You definitely need the book.
Required to visit writing center four times; mandatory attendance; not so many essays to write excluding the extra credit.
She is an okay teacher, she isn't respected at all by her students. She usually doesn't give much clarification unless you email her (and sometimes that also isn't clear.) You will get an email a night before an assignment is due, so you basically only get a couple hours to complete. I feel there are better english 101 teachers at CSUF.
Professor Ornelas is REALLY passionate about what she teaches.. She's a tough grader but is understanding and offers up to 10 points extra credit. This class asks for a lot of your time (especially the group essay). I learned a lot from this class but I would recommend a different teacher. Good luck.
Changes her syllabus too often. 4 Essays the whole semester given, 1 group essay. Gives a lot of Thesis statement extra credit opportunities. Not very clear when she tries to aid the class or unclear on events/due dates. Book IS mandatory to pass!
I did not enjoy her class and I honestly didn't learn much from her. We worked on thesis statements more than anything else. She had really strong opinions and was not interesting in having it questioned by anyone. She didn't encourage students to write on their opinion, but reiterate HER opinion. Most of the other students in the class suffered to
Heavily dislikes of GMOs, chemicals, animal farms, and scientific research. Very supportive of chakra, pranic healing, and alternative medicine. You won't enjoy this class if you go against her views. Don't expect to learn to become a better writer in this class, as English lectures are non-existent. All lectures based around health/agriculture.
During lecture, we will discuss on the readings we were assign and she will offer extra credit that you will submit online. Also there is only four essays that she assign which were pretty easy. Overall, she was there to discuss homework and help on anything that you were not unsure.
She is extremely disorganized when I took her my first semester. When she graded my essays, she would leave really generic remarks that does not tell me what I should fix. Luckily I passed with a B although on her grading it said I deserved a C. Everyone got a curved I guess. The reading aren't hard but she expects you to read how she reads.
Don't take Ornelas! She only teaches about GMO's and food safety. She gave the whole class a D- on the first essay. Hard grader. If you don't agree with her opinions, you won't pass her class. Class is made out of only 100 points so if you do bad on one essay your chances of getting an A are out the window. Although she does offer extra credit.
Ornelas is a good professor. Like other comments said, she is a hard grader, but if you talk to her and be friends with her, she'll help you out a lot. She has a good heart and won't destroy your grade if she sees that you're trying. She was my favorite professor of my freshman semester. With that said, give the class the time and you will pass.
Her class was very difficult for me, but I actually enjoyed it. Make sure you read everything she asks for at least twice and make sure you have a very clear understanding of what you are reading. She is against GMO's so do not make her angry haha.
She doesn't teach how to write better. She relies on the students to give each other advice when most of the class aren't advanced in writing. Most of the work is based on this book about GMOs.
Attendance matters. I did not enjoy her class. She seemed nice but you'll succeed if you dont go against her pov on writing essays.
Nice lady however very unorganized. She has several platforms for listing homework and it can get very confusing. She cares too much about GMOs and a majority of the class is focused on them. She stacks her essays back to back.
goodness Im in this class right now and its terrible! she is so unclear on what she wants from us and is just blatantly rude. I have learned absolutely nothing
I just found this whole website that disputes the GMO claims she believes in from this movie she makes you watch for an essay you have to write. Nice lady but her obsession with GMOs is similar to that of those anti-vaccine moms. Also, she is a very unclear teacher who is messily organized which means no one else understands except her.
Very unorganized and hard to understand. Didn't really learn anything in her class, since most of the peer reviews were from people who were at a similar skill level as me in terms of writing.
she expects way too much from her students and doesnt explain anything so we were all lost for every single assignment. she is HORRIBLE and very biased and is literally just here to push her own opinion that GMOs suck and doesnt give you a chance to have a difference of opinion or anything (her sources werent even reliable) worst teacher EVER
Gives assignments back to back. Does not give clear instructions. Constantly changing her mind. Grades participation on how her mood on any given day. Don't buy the book she says, we do nothing with it throughout the semester.
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