3.8

Cheri Borman

English - Hillsborough Community College (all campuses)

3.8
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
43%
Would Retake
88
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3.8
Quality
2.8
Difficulty
3.7
Helpful
3.8
Clarity

43%

Would Retake

88

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What Students Say

She is the reason I didn't graduate with a 4

ENC1102 - 1.0 rating

Quizzes are nothing like the lesson, very difficult

ENC0011 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

50%

Textbook Required

71%

Grade Predictor

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Grade Distribution
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Clear grading criteria (2)
Inspirational (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Caring (1)
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Reviews (88)
4.0
1.0
WRITING
Jun 16, 2004

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4.0
1.0
ENC1101
Oct 8, 2004

This teacher is awesome, it's kind of hard to get an A in her class but defintely a B. You barely do anything in her class, its an easy B.

5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Jan 2, 2005

Ms. Borman was a fabulous teacher. I never was interested in literature (especially poetry) before this class, but she got me excited about it. I especially liked e.e. cummings, which she talked about a lot. Great teacher, but you'll have to work to get an A. I recommend highly.

5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Jan 2, 2005

Great teacher!!! I loved the way she could help us see things in the poems and stories we read. There is a lot of writing (stupid Gordon rule!), but she reads everything--not like a lot of other teachers. The poetry was especially fun to read. I loved this class and would take Ms. Borman again.

5.0
3.0
CREATIVEWRITIN
Jan 3, 2005

I loved this class. Dr. Borman is really cool at inspiring creativity with her imaginative stories. I really liked the day that she read the story she wrote about getting a tattoo at the bar. She made me feel free to express my ideas openly and helped me to improve my writing.

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CRWCREATIVE
Jan 24, 2005

Ms. Borman will not give an A or a B unless you have earned it, but that makes it more special. She is a great, creative teacher.

5.0
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ENC1101
Jan 24, 2005

Mrs. Boreman is a fun teacher. She makes class interesting. I learned a lot from her and would take another class. I had to work for my B, but it was worth it.

5.0
3.0
ENC1102
May 11, 2005

the coolest teacher i have had yet...made me choose english as my major...amazing lady!

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WRITING
Jul 4, 2005

Her syllabus is unclear, her assignments vague. She is monotone and boring as hell. I got an A, but I thought sitting in this class was torture.

5.0
3.0
ENG1101
Aug 17, 2005

Great teacher. The syllabus was very clear. I knew exactly what she was looking for. Many students regularly got involved in debates on current events. Those that just sat there probably thought it was boring, but I liked being able to freely discuss my opinions. She halped me several times after class, and always answered e-mails. I recommend her!

5.0
2.0
ENGIII
Grade: B
Sep 6, 2005

I took both my english classes with Ms.B back to back. SHe was an interesting teacher in that she treated as equal adults. She also taught me more about literature than I knew which made me enjoy reading even more. I earned an A and a B in her classes and would recommend her classes. English and Lit can be very hard classes.

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ENG201
Nov 11, 2005

has no enthusiasm and is really boring. easy, but hard to make yourself want to go.

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ENC1102
Dec 23, 2005

Great prof! Acts out poems so that we can understand them better. Very enthusiastic about literature. She taught me how to be a better reader. I'll never look at poetry the same way.

5.0
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CRW
Jan 8, 2006

Great lady. Very interesting approach. Makes class fun.

5.0
3.0
CREATIVEWRITIN
Jan 8, 2006

If you work a little bit, you will get what you deserve! Very interesting speaker... fun class,

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ENC1101
Jan 10, 2006

MRS. BORMAN IS EASY AND FUN. JUST MAKE SURE TO STAY ON HER GOOD SIDE. SHE CAN MAKE YOU HAVE FUN BUT LET YOU KNOW HAT IS DUE AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE.

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11011102
Apr 18, 2006

Please do not take her class, she is such a boring teacher like hell.

5.0
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ENC1102
Apr 23, 2006

Awesome teacher. I learned a lot from her. She is very into poetry and short stories. The only Eng teacher I know of that actually took us to the film festival. Papers are mostly short ones in a batch of 5. It was actually easier for me this way. If there were an English 3, I would taker her. Good teacher! Elliot

4.0
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ENC1101
Apr 28, 2006

If you attend all or most of the classes, she gives you extra credit that is added to your FINAL GRADE. That's a no brainer. If you just show up to all of the classes, you will do well. Made English 1 fun, with creative assignments. Great teacher!

5.0
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ENGLISH2
May 6, 2006

I loved this teacher. Lots of interesting and enjoyable insights about poetry and literature. We went to see art and films. It was great. That person who complained about her being boring must have been one of the students she caught plagiarizing. She hates cheaters. If you're caught cheating, you will fail the class. But that makes it fairer.

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Jun 29, 2006

Great Teacher! Would take another class with her!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Aug 3, 2006

awsome teacher

5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Sep 9, 2006

She loves her job and it shows. I am in II & so far so good. She does not like Gorden Rule Papers, so she breaks it down and easier on the student. Trust me it helps. She gave us 6 writing assignments and then EC if u show up each day. A ++ in my book. She is very big on poetry. Do not copy someone elses work, U will pay for it, F ++

5.0
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ENC1102
Nov 29, 2006

C. Borman is an awesome professor. She loves her work, enjoys (and prefers) class participation, and is quite comical. Make sure you follow her directions regarding essay submittal (don't make yourself look like an idiot by not following simple directions). I wish she taught other courses that I need. I highly recommend C. Borman. A++++

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ENC1102
Dec 1, 2006

very good professor

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4.0
ENC1102
Dec 30, 2006

Just took Ms. Borman for winter intersession class at Ybor from 12/13-12/29. She is fabulous. Does make you work hard for your grade, but introduces you to a wonderful world of literature through movies, poems and short stories. She's very funny and will keep you on your toes! Highly highly recommended.

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ENG1105
Feb 24, 2007

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5.0
4.0
ENG1102
Feb 28, 2007

Wonderful teacher. Very interesting. Makes poetry fun!

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ENG1100
Mar 15, 2007

I didn't like the class because the expectations weren't clear and I never knew exactly what was expected. The assignments are OK, but overall it was boring. The poetry was especially bad.

5.0
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ENC1102
Apr 12, 2007

I really enjoyed all of the poetry we did in class. Sometimes I would read a poem 3 or 4 times and not really get it. Ms. Borman would explain it and make it very clear. I became a much better reader in this class. I highly recommend this teacher to anyone wanting to learn.

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ENC1102
Apr 16, 2007

Chery Borman is an amazing professor. She has the best sense of humor, and her classes are really fun. take this prfessor. I would definetely recommend her.

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ENC1102
May 2, 2007

Awesome teacher would take anything she teaches again!! Really helpful.. just, make sure you read all the required stuff b.c its on the final. very intersting was lost of fun!!!

3.0
2.0
ENC1101
Jun 27, 2007

Boring teacher & you better be in her fav. students. She sets rules of paper turn dates that she does not respect,effort to turn them on time do not get rewarded. 7 week class of 3hrs & she lets you out after 1-2 hour. I wrote all my gf papers and she got an A, mine never went over a B. Make sure you love animal rights to on her good side.

5.0
4.0
ENC1101
Jul 13, 2007

An excellent professor

2.0
1.0
ENC1102
Sep 25, 2007

She is a nice lady, but I think she's kind of bitter.

2.0
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ENC1101
Dec 4, 2007

Worst Professor, picks her favorite students and treats them like GOLD the rest just have to figure out how to survive, I survived by finding the favorites and doing the group project with them.

4.0
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ENC1111
Dec 12, 2007

She's a pretty good teacher. I enjoyed her classes for ENC 1 & 2. I got a B for both classes. She is so leniant. I mean, she would give an assignment and you could turn it in at the end. College students can appreciate that!. Im glad to have had her. She's nice.

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ENC1102
Dec 25, 2007

Great teacher who treats everyone with respect. I found a whole new world of poetry and films in her class. She showed us Hedwig and the Angry Inch. It changed my life. Beware though, the leniency is OVER. Things must be handed in on time or she will not accept them. Still, I recommend this professor!!!

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
May 6, 2008

Shes extremely generous and lenient. She accepted late work for full credit and she'll do what she can to help out. I thought I had a C after the exam but ended up with an A, so I definitely recommend her to everyone. I thought about dropping this class midway through but Im so glad I didnt

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Jul 20, 2008

She is a wonderful professor, she helped me a lot,and she respected my religion as Muslim female.I respected her a lot.

4.0
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ENG1101
Sep 26, 2008

She is a decent teacher. To pass her class you have to write about 5 essays'. I am terrible at writing essay's and I still passed with a B so if you put a lil effort in to it and show up you should get a decent grade.

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ENC1101
Dec 8, 2008

SHE IS NOT VERY CLEAR OF WHAT GRADE UNTIL THE DAY OF THE FINAL EXAM. EXTREAMLY LAID BACK, TRIES TO HELP BUT IS TOO LAZY FOR DOING ANYTHING AT ALL.

2.0
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ENC1101
Dec 13, 2008

Mrs. Borman is very comical,but she is of another breed. She is very out spoken whatever comes up comes out, but so am I, so you know how that went. She goes off the subject alot, but overall I liked her. You are not going to learn a whole lot, but if you come to class and participate, in the end you are sure to pass with atleat a B.

4.0
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ENC1101
Dec 19, 2008

Ms.Borman is very nice by the time you leave her enc 1101 class you will know how to speak correctly. I will recommend everyone to take her class.

2.0
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ENC1101
Mar 11, 2009

Very unhelpful and does not return papers or assignments in a manerly time. She doesn't teach very much in class so learning is left up to the student and the book which defeats the purpose of having a teacher.

5.0
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ENC1101
Apr 2, 2009

She was a total character, I was entertained everytime I went to class. Class itself was kind of tough but shes a funny lady. Just leave your cell phone off and arrive on time cuz shes a stickler about those two things

3.0
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ENC002
Apr 4, 2009

She's funny and nice, but it's somewhat difficult to understand her teaching methods. Also if you ask her to help you one on one it seems to be more helpful... though it seems to depend on what mood she's that day.

5.0
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ENC0020
Apr 15, 2009

Professor Borman is a great teacher who is truly concerned that her students learn and do well in class. Everytime I went to her office (which was a lot), she sat with me to review my work. I never felt rushed, but she does tend to do more than one thing at a time. I recommend her to students wanting to learn and EARN their grade.

5.0
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ENC1102
Apr 15, 2009

Fantastic teacher. We did so much in this class, from attending art exhibits to watching poetry slams to participating in the Festival of the Moving Image. Ms. Borman made the subject interesting and fun. It was particularly interesting to talk about the short stories and poems in class. She has a way of making students think creatively. Love her!

2.0
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ENG1101
Apr 20, 2009

She very talkative she really don't explain or teach well she loves to gossip.

5.0
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ENC1101
Apr 29, 2009

There are some pissed off students who diss her on this site, but I really enjoyed the class. It wasn't easy, but I liked that it was a hybrid. One thing: DON't PLAGIARIZE. You will get bounced from class with an F.

5.0
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ENC1101
May 28, 2009

Wow! Ms. Borman is such a character! Sh has been my favorite teacher at the college since I started a year ago. She isn't stuck up or uppity like a lot of the teachers and makes learning so much fun. I loved English anyway, but she enhanced my love. She is very comical and we have online sessions also. TAKE HER IF YOU CAN! You won't regret it.

5.0
1.0
ENC1102
Jul 2, 2009

i took her in summer 09.. i am pregnant and was sick all the time and missed class. I still got a B in her class. all you have to do is read the storys write a only like 100 words about what you thought of the story. turn it in an thats it. Her class was so easy and makes you a better writer. She is very, very,out there an outspoken be prepared!

4.0
3.0
ENC1101
Apr 28, 2010

It is not the hardest class, but you will have to do some work. I have taken for 1101 and 1102.

5.0
2.0
ENG1101
May 3, 2010

If you are planning on taking a Hybrid class with her then you are in for an easy ride. She's funny, honest, helpful and incredibly intelligent! Minimal work required but show up for class to be aware of upcoming events, etc. She's a bit tough on grading so make sure you come in knowing your stuff! DONT BUY BOOKS! WASTE OF MONEY!WE RARELY USED THEM

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
May 6, 2010

She is a riot! She is funny and easy to deal with. Do the work she assigns, show up for class, and you'll be fine. We hardly used the book but it is a good one to have.

5.0
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ENC1102
Jun 17, 2010

Prof. Borman is one of a kind! Shes passionate about literature and WILL help you become a better reader/writer. I'm a science major and I really hate writing, but I now have a profound respect for literature and writing. IMPORTANT NOTE: She has pop quizes on the reading material assigned! Study the short stories and you'll be good. ATTEND CLASS!!

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
Jul 7, 2010

I really enjoyed Professor Borman as a teacher. She is intelligent, funny, and just a little bit crazy.

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Dec 4, 2010

She grades pretty steep, starts at 75 and goes up or down depending on how well a paper is written, instead of starting at 100 and going down. My class was hybrid, and I learned more in-class than online. She's funny, and the assignments are interesting. Do the work, she is pretty tough on slackers.

4.0
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ENC1102
Dec 24, 2010

Ms. Borman is hilarious. She is full of interesting facts about writers and is never really serious until you slack off. Make sure you read the assigned writings and do the final paper. Although she can be a tough grader, she is usually fair. Just do the work, there isn't much, and you'll pass.

3.0
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ENC1101
Apr 26, 2011

Mrs. Borman has a great personality and makes the funniest comments, but I learned absolutely nothing. She barely left any comments on my papers and no feedback whatsoever. I learned a heck of a lot more when I submitted my papers to the online tutor than when she reviewed them. Take this class if you want to be entertained and learn nothing.

4.0
3.0
ENC1101
Apr 27, 2011

Real fun to go to her lectures. I took her hybrid class, and even though I didnt care for the online portion, I learned alot. I had an 89 and she curved it to and A b/c I did some extra exercises. Gives extra credit

5.0
1.0
ENC1101
May 4, 2011

I took the hybrid class. I really enjoyed the lectures more than the online portion. She was helpful and funny. I am taking her again in the fall.

2.0
1.0
MMC2100
May 4, 2011

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK! You will not use it! She is an interesting person but DOES NOT teach. She gives AP tests and just expects you to know all of the answers. She teaches using a newsroom website that is suppose to help you with the AP style but doesn?t. This class is an easy A if you do the assignments but you do not have to show up to every clas

1.0
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MMC2100
May 4, 2011

DO NOT BUY THIS BOOK! You will not use it! DOES NOT teach. Gives AP tests and just expects you to know all of the answers. She teaches using a newsroom website that is suppose to help you with the AP style but doesn?t. This class is an easy A if you do the assignments but you do not have to show up to every class.

2.0
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ENC1101
Jul 5, 2011

SHE IS NOT THE TEACHER FOR YOU. C. Borman,is a fun teacher. But I think she focus too much in being funny. many times maybe unintentional she says offensive stuff to the students then appologies. If you're looking for a one on one teacher that can enhance your skill.You better off doing self study

5.0
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ENC1102
Sep 2, 2011

She is a good teacher. A lazy student won't like her.

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ENC1102
Nov 14, 2011

Cheri is a wonderful teacher. She wants students to think for themselves, which requires some effort. (This is probably why so many diss her on here.) Grading is not lenient; if you do average work, you'll get an average grade. Think for yourself; be creative; read the assignments; be prepared to discuss; you'll do fine.

2.0
3.0
ENC0011
Jan 4, 2012

She is very random!You really have to feel her mood out each day and she can come off Intimidating .For example, if she is reading this right now?then she is most likely correcting every grammar mistake I might be making.:) Don?t be scared to ask her questions one-on-one .& ALWAYS capitalize your I?s

5.0
2.0
ENG1101
Jan 11, 2012

She is an Awesome Teacher. She makes it simple and if you do the work you can't help but pass. This is a college course so you should attend but she is there for you and as a returning student I needed help and she was AWESOME... GREAT TEACHER!!!

2.0
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ENC1101
Jan 12, 2012

She's all over the place. Just pay attention and do the essays and homework and you'll pass.

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ENC1102
May 10, 2012

Cheryl Borman is real cool from beginning to end.She is very well read and very intelligent. I recommend her highly.

2.0
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ENC1102
Dec 16, 2012

Professor Borman is a nice lady but she grade you on how she is feeling and that may be a D at the time. So please careful if you take her. She talks about her Mother a lot. Do everything she tells you to do so she have to pass you anyway.Good person but a bad teacher.She graded me very unfaily.

1.0
5.0
ENC002544207
Nov 4, 2013

She is not a professr that try to help her students. Shes never there and when she is its a problem.

1.0
5.0
ENC0025
Nov 26, 2013

Teacher has no passion for teaching.. Very laid back and expects the students to already know what they're doing

5.0
3.0
REA0018
May 6, 2014

She is the Best! Hard grader but she will help you with everything

1.0
5.0
ENC1102
Grade: B-
May 19, 2014

She is the reason I didn't graduate with a 4.0. There isn't a problem with me,It's her. I went to the writing lab,I did over 5 hours of logged cummulative extra credit (yes she can see how long I do it for).DO NOT take her. She is 100% opinion based. If you don't write feminist a##kissing papers, don't take her. Overachievers this was your warning.

2.0
4.0
ENC1102
Jun 4, 2014

feminist for sure! I really thought I would have at least a B but somehow she calculated a C. She's not very helpful. It would be smart to always engage in conversation during the class but she ends up grading your work based on her emotions anyway.

5.0
4.0
ENC1101
Grade: B
Jul 30, 2015

Mrs. Borman was a fantastic teacher. Even though this was an online class, she went the extra mile to meet me several times during the semester. She spent two hours with me in the Academic Success Center, which helped me a lot. I recommend her to anyone who wants to learn to write better. Just provide concrete and specific examples!

5.0
3.0
ENC0022
Grade: B
Dec 2, 2015

Ms. Borman is a great teacher. She often sat with me to discuss my papers, and she asked questions that helped me figure out what to write about and how to develop my ideas. She would go from student to student in the class to offer help.

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2015

Prof. Borman wants her students to succeed. Although she can be tough when grading, she allows rewrites on essays not meeting a C or higher. Easy to pass the class with A/B by putting in the effort on essays/mywritinglab and utilizing her as a resource. If you need help during any stage of your writing/unclear on instructions GO TO HER FOR HELP!

4.0
1.0
ENC1101
Grade: B
Aug 20, 2016
Would take again

Ms B is a great professor she is very helpful with written assignments she will show you how to write a great paper. Very informative about writing and proper usage of grammer. The only exam was a Final exam-which was very easy.

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Inspirational
1.0
4.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
May 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I can't complain about my grade but I did not learn anything from her class. Her lectures are long and don't always correlate with the course. I wouldn't recommend anyone taking her unless you like a tough teacher.

LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
3.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Aug 10, 2017
Would take again

I had a GREAT experience with this professor. The topics for papers were very interesting and relatable which made this writing process a lot easier. She gave back papers that didn't make the best grades so that you can redo them. Responds quickly when in need of help, and exam was very easy. HIGHLY SUGGEST!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Caring
3.0
2.0
ENC1101
May 9, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Didn't really learn anything but she is always available if you need helped with your papers. No one should get less than a "B" in the class because she allows you to revised all your papers/paragraphs & you get points back at the end.

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
ENC1101
Aug 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She was extremely critical especially towards anyone with opposing opinions to hers. The only good thing was the feedback along with having a second chance at corrections. It seemed as if she picked out more and more with each essay even after being corrected. Overall the class wasnt difficult, the professor was though.

Tough Grader
5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Grade: A
Jun 1, 2021
Would take again

This was a fun course, and I would recommend Prof. Borman to anybody. She gave good feedback, and even allowed you to revise written assignments when turned in early. All around it seems she wants her students to succeed!

Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ENC0011
Grade: B+
May 5, 2023

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS unless you appreciate no feedback, points off for NO reason, and NO explanation, she doesn't answer often when she does she is EXTREMELY passive-aggressive. Quizzes are nothing like the lesson, very difficult. There are discussions where she will take of at least 10 points, with no explanation on why.

Tough grader
Test heavy
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

50%

Textbook Required

71%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

80% confidence
Based on 10 grades
Most common grades:
B (4)
A (4)
B- (1)
Grade Distribution
A(4)B(5)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 10 reported grades
B: 4
A: 4
B-: 1
B+: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (4)
Participation matters (2)
Clear grading criteria (2)
Inspirational (1)
LECTURE HEAVY (1)
Caring (1)
EXTRA CREDIT (1)
Tough Grader (1)
Rating Trend

Declining

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CREATIVEWRITIN

5.0

(2)

CRWCREATIVE

5.0

(1)

ENGIII

5.0

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CRW

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH2

5.0

(1)
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11011102

5.0

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5.0

ENC0025

5.0

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4.0

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4.0

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