2.7

Dana King

English - California State University Fullerton

2.7
Quality
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Would Retake
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2.7
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
2.6
Helpful
2.7
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Would Retake

86

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What Students Say

Shes chill, just a boring class

ENG101 - 4.0 rating

This made the review tests (real tests) hard for me

ENGL101 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

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Predicted Grade

B-

62% confidence
Based on 4 grades
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A (1)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
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Based on 5 reported grades
B+: 2
A: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
F: 1
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Reviews (86)
4.0
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ENGL101
Oct 2, 2003

The grammar section of the class was very hard for me, however that is only because I had never learned it in high school and just taught myself the ways, then come to find out I'm doing it wrong. This made the review tests (real tests) hard for me.

4.0
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ENG101
Oct 5, 2003

Pretty good teacher. Pretty boring also. So, depends on you.

4.0
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ENG101
Oct 16, 2003

Boring Boring Boring BORING! Put me to sleep. Can be snotty if you have class with her while she's having a bad day. The grammer tests aren't fun, and she has you write 5 essays. So if you enjoy writing essays take her class.

5.0
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ENGLISH101
Nov 1, 2003

This class, like any other credible college courses, is not "easy". But Ms. King is a very helpful teacher, although she does have her moments , she's still is a good teahcer. Take good notes, a tape recorder will also help you in this class and

3.0
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ENG101
Nov 13, 2003

she has a very snobbish appearance. she makes u write a lot of essays and forces u to attend one on one conferences to go over ur essays and she makes u use the writing center. she can be nice when she wants to but she's just snobby n cold most of the tim

4.0
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ENG101
Nov 25, 2003

SHE'S EASY. SHE GRADES ESSAYS EASILY TOO. SHE TELLS U EXACTLY WATS GONNA BE ON THE TESTS. BUT SHE'S BORING. THE MATERIAL IS VERY BASIC AND IS FROM HIGH SCHOOL. SHE'S A GOOD CHOICE BUT NOT THE BEST I WOULD ASSUME

4.0
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ENG101
Jan 1, 2004

Pretty easy teacher, but very boring. If the teacher was here, she would mark the sentence before this to be a comma splice or whatever. The sentence before this would be marked for some unknown reason because she's like that. Oh well, lots of essays...

4.0
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ENG101
Mar 1, 2004

if you took any REAL english classes in high school, feel free to ditch her class whenever necessary because you should most definitely know how to construct a sentence on your own by now. papers that would get you a C in HS get you an A in her class...

4.0
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ENG101
Mar 10, 2004

Many essays we write. She's helpful.

1.0
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ENG101
Jul 12, 2004

except you know this teacher personally or you've been in one of her classes, you have no guarantees of passing her class.

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Jul 15, 2004

If you were taught something about writing before, the tests/essays shouldn't be too hard to get a good grade on. You write an in-class essay then an out-of-class revised essay. It is a good idea to use her office hours more than when she makes you go in.

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ENG101
Grade: A
Aug 20, 2004

pretty slow class, very easy if you like writing essay this is your class. quizzes arent too hard if you know your stuff you dont even have to attend her class.

4.0
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ENGLISH101
Sep 14, 2004

she's pretty cool...

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ENG101
Grade: B+
Nov 16, 2004

she grades hard. throughout semester you write a lot of essays. if your not a good writer or have trouble this is hard class. she's not easy and no extra credit. either you understand it from previous class or else you'll have trouble in this class.

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ENG101
Dec 9, 2004

in the beginning, she was nice and funny. but as the days go by, she makes you feel stupid when you ask a question. people are afraid to speak in her class for fear of being made like an idiot. if u kno how to construct sentences and write really great essays, then take this class.

2.0
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ENG101
Grade: Not_Sure_Yet
Dec 12, 2004

not a very demanding. you could not go and still do well. learning how to construct sentences over again was a waste of time in my opinion. pretty boring, but also easy. nothing more than 4 or 5 page essay ds.

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ENG101
Feb 3, 2005

I disliked this teacher with a passion. At first i thought she was gonna be ok but i was wrong. She makes fun of people, never is clear about anything. Horrible teacher. When it comes to essays she will tear even an A paper up saying how bad it is. Stay away from this horrible teacher!!

3.0
3.0
ENG101
Feb 5, 2005

She is not clear when she lectures. She's really anal when correcting essays.

5.0
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ENG101
Mar 4, 2005

She asks if we need help in anything. Very good teacher.

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ENG101
Apr 18, 2005

Ms King is a boring teacher, at first it seemed really easy but i was wrong. she makes you feel dumb and she gives you tests and tells you to do it one way then when she grades you, you do bad beacuse she says thats NOT what she told us to do! WERIDO! she no help at all

3.0
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ENG101
May 3, 2005

She alrite but she never seem happy...odd* she really want u to learn grammar and she harsh on grading I barely pass but then again eng is my weakest subject

4.0
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ENGL101
Jun 25, 2005

Easy class. Not as difficult as most reviewers claim. If you can clarify an opinion and write a sentence, you will be fine.

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ENG101
Jul 8, 2005

SUCKS, SUCKS AND SUCKS! Dont take! Shes mean and will make fun of you!

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ENG101
Aug 15, 2005

If you're in her class... GET OUT WHILE YOU CAN!!! Need I say more?

1.0
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ENG101
Grade: B+
Aug 17, 2005

she goes through a lot of mood swings. then again what woman doesn't? some serious pms going on in this class. get out while you can!!!

4.0
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ENGLISH101
Aug 30, 2005

No Comments

5.0
2.0
ENG101
Sep 2, 2005

she is very clear

2.0
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ENG102
Oct 28, 2005

you never really know what going to be on test, she grades hard, not very clear, and boring

1.0
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ENG101
Nov 2, 2005

Truly the essense of all that is crap. Worthless, completely worthless.

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 29, 2005

No Comments

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ENG101
Grade: F
Dec 2, 2005

i think only reason people get good grades in her class is beacuse they know most of this stuff already. read the book it will help in the class cause her lectures are unclear and you have no idea what to study

5.0
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ENG101
Sep 18, 2006

Unless you're illiterate, this class is very easy. If you can write, you can have fun with the essays too--she has a pretty good sense of humor. Definitely go to her office, she can be more personable and helpful one-on-one.

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ENGLI101
Oct 27, 2006

she is so unclear LOVED English not so much any more, shes a challenge and makes fun of people

3.0
1.0
ENG101
Nov 8, 2006

Her lectures really had nothing to do with the tests, but the test were pretty easy. If your grammar skills are practiced, you should be fine. I got a B and never really studied; most of her tests are common grammar correctioins. I would suggest taking her.

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ENG101
Apr 19, 2007

STAY AWAY!!!! Worst teacher ever. Makes you feel dumb! Never want to ask her questions, shoots you down and makes you feel stupid! The most boring class i ever had!

2.0
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ENG101
Apr 27, 2007

her tests are unbelievable, don't study the book, study her notes, because even if you got a right answer from the book, she will mark it wrong because she didn't talk about it in her lecture, essays are alright, 3 in-class essays which she never actually checked your grammer, she only care for the structure.

3.0
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ENG101
Jun 6, 2007

The class itself is not a hard class but lots of essays to write; if you get A's on two essays you don't have to write the final essay which is an in-class one. You better know your grammar and punctuation rules because that's half of the material and she uses the book a lot. Overall it's an okay class

2.0
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ENG101
Aug 9, 2007

i dont recommend taking her class; was crazy about commas and pointless editing that was learned in the fifth grade. she also tends to belittle the students and makes fun of them

3.0
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ENG101
Jan 9, 2008

the worst teacher i ever had! she makes the students feel stupid when they get something wrong and she is really picky when it comes to grading essays. Really anal about editing. i recommend staying away from this class

3.0
3.0
ENG101
Feb 4, 2008

It feel like she's thinking "are you stupid?" when you give the wrong answer. Besides that she's OK.

5.0
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ENG101
May 24, 2008

a very tough grader. you learn alot about english, especially about things you dint even know. her class advances your english skills. you have to work hard in this class but it's worth it. she is also great with e-mails.

2.0
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ENG101
Aug 9, 2008

DO NOT TAKE! the way she treats her students is childlike and demeaning. i had to walk out of class because of her attitude.

3.0
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ENG101
Aug 28, 2008

I tend to disagree with rating teachers poorly...but this teacher was bad. She is a tough grader, she makes you feel 'dumb' and she definately favors females. Good luck.

2.0
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ENG101
Sep 17, 2008

dont take her class.....borning and does not explain material well!! just a bad class to take!!

2.0
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ENGL101
Nov 21, 2008

she is a horrible teacher. she only likes helping people who get the material if you do not get the material she does not want to help you, her teaching is getting a little better as the semester comes to an end but it is too late for 15 out of the 20 students to get out of the F that they have and into a C or higher.

2.0
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ENG101
Nov 26, 2008

Somewhat nice but soo boring and an unfair grader.

3.0
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ENG101
Jan 26, 2009

She's not easy to get along with. You will feel intimidated (all the time). It WOULD make you a better writer (grammar-wise) but she sucks the sense of humor out of you. (and creativity) Don't take her. It's not worth it

3.0
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ENGL101
Jan 29, 2009

RUN! DONT EVEN WALK IN THIS CLASSROOM. SWAP CLASSES NOW!

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ENG101
Apr 7, 2009

omg! DONT EVER and i mean EVER take her! I took her for english 101 and it was seriously hell. She makes you memorize all this stuff and expects everything you write to be PERFECT. It is completely pointless for an english 101 class!! The way she talks to you is also very condescending so AVOID at all costs!

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ENG101
Apr 22, 2009

She doesnt really teach, gives u all this work and sometimes i wonder if she is even right. She has been wrong many times. When u talk to her, she smiles at u like ur retarded. She is a horrible teacher. Worst teacher ive ever had and she thinks shes so smart when she doesnt know anything. Good luck trying to get an a or b in the class.

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ENG101
Apr 25, 2009

no point in going to this class.. she doesn't teach. you won't learn anything.

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ENG101
May 14, 2009

She is horrible... she doesnt tell you what you need to do in class clearly.. so you sit around for the semester thinking that you are doing the right thing. Then you turn around and find out you are failing... not cool.. never take her.. even if you pass the final and you dont finish her chapters she will fail you

2.0
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ENG101
May 14, 2009

she fails just about everyone point blank... do not take the class.. you will regret it

3.0
3.0
ENG101
May 25, 2009

She's intimidating, but she enhances you to write better. I got an A coz I know my grammar(you must know your sentence patterns). Her unit quizzes are fair. Most ppl here agree that King is tough, but she just expects a lot and has high standards. She wants you to improve critical thinking and structure.

3.0
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ENG101
May 26, 2009

i got an f.. dont take her period point blank.. she sets un realistic goals for a simple english 101

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ENG101
May 29, 2009

she does not tell you exactly what you need to do because she expects her students to know it already. she expects her students to learn on their own. She's very intimidating, I only got a B because I went to class and actually tried. Other than that, if you're not willing to try then don't bother taking her. It's pointless, she'll fail you.

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ENG101
Jul 14, 2009

I had her for English 101 and was shocked that she is actually hired! I usually do not speak poorly of professors, but she is easily in the top 5 worst teachers at CSUF. Shows tremendous favoritism towards females, and is more insulting than helpful. Horrible teacher...seriously.

3.0
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ENG101
Jul 15, 2009

I have mixed feelings about this professor. Material-wise, grammar and sentence stuctures are top priority. I've learned A LOT coming out of her class. However, the process wasn't as beautiful. She can be condescending and even cold at times. Her tone is very off-putting when you ask a question. She doesn't have a warm diposition that's for sure.

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ENG101
Jul 24, 2009

u can see her ratings arent that bad in temrs of numbers and thats due to old rating when she might have been cool. WELL NOT ANYMORE!!..horrible prof, class is set up very stupidly and she expects u to have the exact answer she wants. She talks to u like your stupid and may seem nice in the first few days of class but if u stay, u will regret it!

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ENG101
Aug 20, 2009

This professor may seem nice and funny at first but is probably the worst professor/teacher I have ever come about in my life span. I think I can teach better than her and hate english. Don't know how she was hired but she was. She makes you feel stupid when you talk to her and you will NEVER be right, no matter what you explain to her. Goodluc

1.0
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ENGL101
Oct 8, 2009

seriously if you get her drop her class! shes so mean and to be honest shes not even a teacher she hasnt taught me one thing yet and im prob about to fail the class! :[

1.0
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ENG99
Oct 11, 2009

Very vague, and uninterested in teaching. seems to hate her job and life. doesn't help you in your essays just makes you feel dumb and is very negative.

2.0
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ENG101
Feb 19, 2010

The worst english professor on campus..DO NOT TAKE HER!!! :(

3.0
1.0
ENGL101
May 13, 2010

I have never met a professor that does not present things clearly. Professor King is absolutely the worst English teacher I have ever had. I suggest to future students, to not take her class. The class overall is easy, BUT instructions to the assignments are not clear whatsoever.

2.0
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ENG101
May 14, 2010

She is ok. she is not the worse teacher. she talks very mellow and nicely. she has four essays and her quizzes r confusing, but she lets you use the book.

5.0
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ENG101
Jul 17, 2010

Her class isn't incredibly exciting, but she makes it easy as long as you do your work. I actually enjoyed all the essay topics. She kept things interesting and I definitely learned a lot. I enjoyed the class overall.

4.0
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ENG101
Aug 27, 2010

I love Mrs. King. Yes, she is very boring, and I always fell asleep in her class, but she is really easy, and she grades essays fairly. She may be intimidating at first, but talk to her, and you'll be surprise how nice she really is. Do all the work, and you'll pass the class! I recommend her!!

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Aug 27, 2010

I love Mrs. King. Yes, she is very boring, and I always fell asleep in her class, but she is really easy, and she grades essays fairly. She may be intimidating at first, but talk to her, and you'll be surprise how nice she really is. Do all the work, and you'll pass the class! I recommend her!! I really learned alot from her class

4.0
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ENG101
Nov 14, 2010

shes pretty easy, just do the work & youll pass with a B or higher. shes nice but really boring . the bordem is worth the easy A !

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ENG101
May 12, 2011

Probably one of the worst teachers i have ever had in my life. I did recieve a B as my grade but shes so stupid! She has no place teaching students let alone at a 4 yr university. If u want a good grade and are ok with learning nothing and being bored out of your mind, take this class. I wuld not take again if i could go back though.

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ENG101
May 17, 2011

Mrs. King is a very nice lady but has no place being the head of a classroom. She is oblivious and has the worst "teaching" approach I have EVER experienced. If you pay tuition, make sure it goes to a good learning experience, something that WILL NOT be had in any Mrs. King classroom.

2.0
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ENG101
Nov 8, 2011

Mrs. King has a belief that she is an amazingly intelligent person. Her fake compassionate disposition will make you want to roll your eyes every time she talks. just stick to the rules that she gives you and you'll get a decent grade. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND THIS TEACHER.

5.0
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ENG101
Nov 16, 2011

Write the paper according to exactly what she asks, and you'll do great in that class. If you simply do what she says, you should sail smoothly in her class. BUT, she does not state assignments bluntly, so pay attention. And the assignments she gives may be monotonous and boring (such as reading) it will help you on her quizzes and papers.

3.0
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ENG101
Nov 16, 2011

Ok professor King has a different way of teaching English. At first I was intimated by her, but later got used to her teachings. She made me a better writer and I think she is willing to help you if you need it. Might find it difficult at first but you will adapt her style. Hard earned A

4.0
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ENG101
Jan 21, 2012

The book is needed for this class! She lets you use your book/notes on quizzes. The essay's aren't hard but ask alot of questions if you don't understand. She's nice and helpful. Overall there are 4 essays you do out of class and 2 in class essays. If you dont do well on the quizzes it can bring your grade down.

4.0
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ENGLI101
Jan 25, 2012

King, was such an easy teacher. I did not even read any of the chapters she assigned and got a B in the class without putting much effort into i I am not a good writer, she just wants the essays to be just like she asked. Her class might get boring at times but it goes by quickly espeacially because you hardly do work she just spends time talking

4.0
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ENG101
May 17, 2012

I took her class last semester and I really enjoyed it! Some other people that I've talked to don't seem to like her as much, but i thought that she was interesting and helpful. Her class wasn't too hard at all, especially if you're good in English!

3.0
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ENG101
Jun 21, 2012

The class was pretty easy. I didn't really like her as a teacher though. There was a lot of busy work. Overall, it's a very easy class, it's just kind of boring.

3.0
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ENG101
Dec 10, 2012

Poor professorial skills. The vibe of the class was dull and uninterested. Her work is easy and a waste of time because nothing was learned. Someone should tell her to speak up also.... Please someone. Most of the time it felt like she did not want to be in class.

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Jan 16, 2013

Professor King's class forces you to think a lot. You get a lot of work, too. I had it at 8 am, and at that time, your brain doesn't want to crank out full essays. The plus side is that her class is really, really easy, and you actually learn quite a bit.

5.0
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ENGL101
Jan 30, 2013

Prof. king is super cool and i didnt mind showing up to her class. as long as you write all the essays the way she explains them and her way with the right format you will pass. there are 4 essays and 2 out of class essays and no tests or final. highly recommended you will not regret it

2.0
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ENGL101
Mar 15, 2013

Okay teacher. The class is pretty easy and straight forward. Go to class and listen to what she says. Very picky with grammer in essays.Textbook is required but youre never quizzed or tested on the material (except for in the essay) Just listen to what she says and follow directions and you will pass the class easily. Not the most excited prof

4.0
1.0
ENG101
Apr 25, 2013

Easy A class just the professor is boring. BS-ed all my papers the night before and managed an A

2.0
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ENG101
Jun 2, 2013

I took her 4 years ago, and idk how I got a C. I should've done better, but hey, I was a freshman. Anyway, i remember her class as doing a lot of busy work and essay writing while she does her own thing up front. If you can write solid essays and can make her office hours you should at least get a B.

4.0
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ENG101
Sep 4, 2013

Few if any homework given in this class. Attendance not mandatory but group work is given at random times so you don't want your group to hate you. Keep all your papers because you will need to turn them in altogether when the class ends. Stick to her rules on essays and you will receive a decent grade.

4.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 15, 2013

Shes chill, just a boring class. Random group work. The book is easy to read. You can get a B by writing the essays and going to office hours

Class Info

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B-

62% confidence
Based on 4 grades
Most common grades:
B+ (2)
A (1)
Not_Sure_Yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(1)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(1)A-/B+(2)
Based on 5 reported grades
B+: 2
A: 1
Not_Sure_Yet: 1
F: 1
Rating Trend

Stable

-0.09 avg change
Jan
Mar
Apr
Jun
Sep
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ENGLISH101

4.3

(3)

ENGL101

3.0

(8)

ENGLI101

3.0

(2)

ENG101

2.8

(71)

ENG102

2.0

(1)
+1 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENG102

4.0

ENG99

4.0

ENG101

3.1

ENGLI101

3.0

ENGL101

2.9

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