4.3

Debra Marshall

Sociology - Eastern Florida State College - Melbourne Campus

4.3
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
66%
Would Retake
98
Reviews
4.3
Quality
3.0
Difficulty
4.2
Helpful
4.3
Clarity

66%

Would Retake

98

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Rating Distribution
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5

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What Students Say

Not a good professor for intellectually curious folk

SYG2000H01M - 3.0 rating

Don't fall for the good reviews like I did

SYG200002M - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

71%

Textbook Required

60%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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Predicted Grade

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95% confidence
Based on 37 grades
Most common grades:
A (13)
A+ (7)
B (6)
Grade Distribution
A(20)B(8)C(1)D(1)F(1)A-/B+(7)
Based on 38 reported grades
A: 13
A+: 7
B: 6
B+: 5
Common Tags
Participation matters (10)
Get ready to read (7)
Gives good feedback (7)
Graded by few things (7)
Tough grader (7)
Clear grading criteria (5)
Test heavy (5)
Tough Grader (4)
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Reviews (98)
5.0
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SYG
Aug 6, 2005

Wonderful teacher. Very encouraging with many wise words. After a 64 on my first test, she encouraged me that I could still pull an A, while I did not believe her, she was right, her open book tests are my new best friend. She understands that no one in the class will go into the sociology field so she is very respectful of that.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Jun 8, 2006

This is an awesome teacher. Very thought provoking. Class is cake if you just show up. Automatic A's on Gordon Term paper if you do a certain task. You still have to write the 3000 words though. Such a fun teacher.

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Jun 17, 2006

I really liked this class! Ms Marshall has a great personality. She watches movies in class which help build knowledge and understanding of the sociological problems in america and throughout the world. The class was enjoyable and i actually learned something. As long as you show up and do the work your guaranteed an A!I highly recomend her class.

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jun 27, 2006

Good sociology teacher. Explains material well and keeps it from being boring. Shows good documentarys in class. She teaches with a very liberal point of view, so as long as that doesn't bother you she's great. PLUS, NO TRICK QUESTIONS ON THE TESTS!!! Everything is very straight-forward. Overall, really enjoyed the class.

5.0
1.0
SOCIOLOGY
Jun 28, 2006

If you are a Democrat you will have no problems if you are a Republican keep your mouth shut and just do the work. The content matter is great but slanted. If you do the work you will get an A.

4.0
2.0
SGYSECT
Apr 3, 2007

funny, makes jokes a lot, but gets to the point. tests aren't hard if you study and everything she says will be on it is actually on it. feminist liberal, so don't take if you're conservative or closed-minded, because she loves to debate. don't have to show up if you email her the day before. she'll mark you there anyway. lots of extra credit.

5.0
2.0
SYG101
Apr 18, 2007

Great Professor!! Very enthusiastic, intelligent, and easy to relate to! Show up, participate in discussion,turn in your academic journal on time (which is easy, but time consuming!), and you will have an A!

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Apr 30, 2007

excellent teacher. class is interesting and you also see good movies. extra credit opportunities given randomly during class so don't miss any! you won't want to anyway. great class. take her.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
May 3, 2007

Very helpful and interesting professor. She understands that most people in class will not become sociologists and respects that. Her tests come directly from the book. Professor prefers david lee roth over the other guy from the 80s. More than happy to tell conservatives why they are wrong.

5.0
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SYG2000
May 15, 2007

Easy class, however she tends to drift away and gets caught up with politics, and tortures her students on listening why Bill Clinton was the best President ever in history and why u should be a moronic inbecile and vote democrat. Other than brainwashing weak and clueless students into voting blue, she should stick to the matter.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Jul 3, 2007

Excellent instructor. I found her ability to debate and discuss differing political viewpoints on sociological issues refreshing, and her skill at defending her viewpoints admirable. As far as the class, there's no excuse for not getting an A. The assignments are varied and interesting, the tests are straightforward. Do the work, pass the class.

5.0
3.0
SICSECT
Aug 1, 2007

She is such an amazing teacher!

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Aug 13, 2007

Great teacher! She is very open about her own views of life as any sociologist should be so do not take her if your closed minded. She teaches where the students can actually relate and makes class interesting and fun. Very Understanding! 15 page writing assignment (Gordon Rule)! Gives a good amount of extra credit! OUTSTANDING TEACHER!

4.0
4.0
SLGYINTR
Oct 17, 2007

She takes Socioly very seriously and she expect her students to do the same. Believes her class is the most important and she doesnt understand that students have other classes.She also is very bad at explaining what she wants in her writing assignments, but expects you to do exactly what she wanted and if you dont she will fail you. Dont take her.

5.0
3.0
SOCINT
Apr 5, 2008

Very interesting class, although with a feminist/liberal bias. I found her to be very fair and open-minded, as long as you participate in class a lot. Lots of extra credit opportunities...do the essays for exams, then you don't have to do as many writing assignments!

5.0
3.0
SOCINT
Apr 5, 2008

Very interesting class, although with a feminist/liberal bias. I found her to be very fair and open-minded, as long as you participate in class a lot. Lots of extra credit opportunities...do the essays for exams, then you don't have to do as many writing assignments!

5.0
3.0
SYGINTR
Apr 25, 2008

Really helpful, makes getting an A easy if you are committed to doing the work. If writing isn't for you, do ALL extra credit.(A lot is offered) She gives her midterm question bank and puts notes for EVERYTHING online. Very interesting and fun. A+++

5.0
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SYG2000
Jun 16, 2008

Awesome professor! Makes class fun and easy. My wife and I took the class and did very well. As long as you try you get an A.

5.0
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SYG2000
Jul 15, 2008

AWESOME TEACHER!!!!! very organized and TONS I mean Tons!! of extra credits, if you do the mandatory paper which is 80% of the class then you're good to go. there's a service learning option that you can earn up to 20pts which means you won't even have to do so well on the test to get an A!!!!

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Jul 19, 2008

She's amazing & really makes you think. Couldn't ask for a better teacher, and I heard all the others are really boring. Definitely take her class

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Jul 29, 2008

Mrs. Marshall was one of the best teachers I've ever had. I had to retake Sociology because I FA-ed Dr. Wei's class and let me just tell you, this class was 1000 X'S BETTER! She used video's, class activities, and games to teach the class. I think she only lectured on 3 different occasions. SHE ALSO GIVES LOTS OF EXTRA CREDIT! ;-)

4.0
4.0
SYG2000
Nov 30, 2008

Well, all I have to say is that 80% of your grade for the entire class is a 12 page research paper. You can split the paper up into smaller projects but probably won't get as good of a grade. Do the extra credit!! It's a good class and she makes it fun. You'll enjoy it if you show up.

4.0
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SYG2000
Dec 17, 2008

She tries to scare you by saying she is a really hard teacher, but don't worry yourself. There are tons of extra credit opportunities and overall its a very laid back class. Your grade is based on a writing assignment, and there are no quizes. Midterms and finals are only ten points. What more could you want? Cool teacher!

5.0
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SYG2000
Apr 15, 2009

Mrs. Marshall is probably the best teacher I have ever had. Going into the class I had tons of friends telling me that sociology is incredibly boring and that I was going to hate it, but being in this class has certainly proved them wrong! She's very helpful, and gives tons of extra credit! Only thing she's tough on is deadlines. TAKE THIS CLASS!

5.0
4.0
SYG2000
Apr 25, 2009

AMAZING teacher. Try and you will do well. LOTS of extra credit opportunities. GO TO CLASS though. Read chapter summaries. She knows her stuff and understands you have other classes. 4 papers to write the whole semester and one midterm. If you have an A, you don't have to take the final. Very understanding if you really care about your grade.

5.0
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SYG2000
Jul 15, 2009

excellent teacher!!!!! Knows her stuff and is extremely well versed in the subject. Class is a little difficult, but if you study and pay attention you will pass. she is formal military which means she knows how to run her class and time schedule. Get your Gordon Rule assi. done and the rest of the class is a stress free breeze.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Aug 4, 2009

Great teacher...knows her stuff! writing assignments are the only difficult part. Talk to her if you are having problems. I really enjoyed this class.

5.0
2.0
SYG101
Sep 14, 2009

Before I came into this class was a naive capitalist ego-centric republican who thought that the world revolved around the US. Boy was I wrong. She opened my eyes to so many injustices in our own country, and other countries that you don't get told about. She really opens your eyes to whats going on.

5.0
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SYG2011
Oct 7, 2009

She is a great teacher. Although I had to drop her class she was fun to have for 5 weeks. Her grading on papers though is vvvveeeeeeerrrrrrrryyyyyyy hard. MUST know how to write.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Nov 17, 2009

If you like social sciences, have an open mind, and enjoy classes heavy on discussions, do yourself a favor and take Ms. Marshall's sociology class. The syllabus may seem overwhelming but just keep yourself on track and pay attention, and you'll do fine.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Nov 23, 2009

This is an amazing class! The only class I ever look forward to going to. She is an awesome teacher who knows what she is talking about. She comes off super intimidating but as long as you do the work she is a sweetheart and always willing to help. If you dont know how to write and MLA format paper dont take her. Do the extra credit!

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Nov 25, 2009

Enjoyed this class. She is tough on attendance,deadlines, and MLA writing assignments. You know from day 1 what she expects and as long as you follow her schedule you will do well. Lecture is not boring and class participation is expected.

2.0
1.0
SYG2000
Dec 18, 2009

Horrible teacher!!!! I took her class online and told her i would be having a major surgery and that i wouldnt be able to log on for a week or two. She said she would work with me, and then after surgery told me that even if i got all perfect scores on the rest of my assignments i wouldnt get anything higher than a C!!Psycho feminist anal on grades

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
May 4, 2010

Mrs. Marshall is a great teacher. She is very organized, and tells you everything she expects up front. She is intelligent and extremely helpful. She tells you where to find all the resources you need: MLA writing help, JSTOR academic journals, etc. Tons of extra credit. She's straightforward- do the work, do the extra credit, get a good grade!

4.0
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SOCIO1
May 5, 2010

At first I really hated this class, but I realized that I actually learned a lot! I love that she tells you what she expects from the begining, and she doesn't leave all of the work until the end of the semester. Not a bad class, but you will have to work!

3.0
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SYG2000
Jun 8, 2010

Your grade in the class is pretty much determined by how well you can write. Exams are worth at most 5 points while your papers can be worth up to 50. She also loves to throw in a pop quiz if she thinks the class isnt paying attention. All the notes and lectures are online so if you're into online classes, you'll like this one.

5.0
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SYG2000
Aug 5, 2010

I really didn't have any interest in sociology before taking this course, but she made it really fascinating. I loved taking this class, & I learned so much. It was fun, & she was really well-versed in the subject matter. She was incredibly helpful & made class interesting. She means business, & it's not a class for slackers. Just do the work.

5.0
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SYGSYG
Nov 18, 2010

Clarity of expectations and assignments from day one. I was a bit intimidated by her strictness, but highly respect her extensive knowledge on subject matter. Material is presented in fun and interesting ways; never boring. Great emphasis of proper writing/MLA formatting, but she offers her complete support. I would take another class of hers!

5.0
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SOC04M
Dec 5, 2010

Mrs. Marshall is a very clear, organized, intelligent, and humorous teacher. You have to work a little bit, but if you do everything correctly you will come out with a good grade. Overall, I loved her and her class!

5.0
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SYG2000
Dec 14, 2010

This was an outstanding class!Prof Marshall sets the class up in a manner that could only lead to your success. You just have to do the work. She will help you in any way she can.She has high expectations but you know exactly what they are.She has a passion for Sociology and, by the end of the class, you will too!An excellent, rewarding experience!

5.0
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SYG2000
Dec 14, 2010

This was an outstanding class!Prof Marshall sets the class up in a manner that could only lead to your success. You just have to do the work. She will help you in any way she can.She has high expectations but you know exactly what they are.She has a passion for Sociology and, by the end of the class, you will too!An excellent, rewarding experience!

5.0
4.0
SYG2000
Dec 14, 2010

This was an outstanding class!Prof Marshall sets the class up in a manner that could only lead to your success. You just have to do the work. She will help you in any way she can.She has high expectations but you know exactly what they are.She has a passion for Sociology and, by the end of the class, you will too!An excellent, rewarding experience!

4.0
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SYG2000
Jan 7, 2011

Great teacher. Loved the hybrid class but you do have to do all the work. Make sure you take all extra credit opportunities so you don't have to do the final. If your self determined then take her hybrid class. You'll enjoy it and make sure to take your Gordon Rule papers to the Writing center. Stay on top of the work, do Extra credit, and go to the Writing Center and you have an easy A

5.0
4.0
SOC03M
Apr 7, 2011

She makes her rules crystal clear and will enforce them! She gives pop quizzes(that you'll probably fail) if she thinks the majority of the class hasn't read the assigned chapter. However, she is super helpful and has a truly interesting and fun class. She was my favorite teacher this semester.

5.0
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SYG2000
May 11, 2011

Her research paper was pretty hard but everything thing else is was easy. Don't screw around and you'll enjoy yourself. She makes class interesting and fun! One of the best professors I've had.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Nov 30, 2011

Professor Marshall is one of the best teachers I have ever had at BCC. She actually cares about her students and she will go out of her way to help you, if you ask. She makes class interesting and it's pretty easy. TONS of extra credit opportunities. Papers count for a lot and she is a very strict grader so don't procrastinate! TAKE HER CLASS! :)

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Dec 10, 2011

I took her online class and learned a lot about Sociology. Combined with the text book, videos, Think Spot, and other external information, I was had an easy time learning the material. She is fair with her grades.

4.0
2.0
SYG2000
May 4, 2012

This was an online class for Intro to Sociology in which her online setup was different than the usual, so I goofed on the first essay. But, because of her extra credit offered through the whole semester I was able to get those points back. Overall great teacher for an online class.

4.0
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SYG2020
May 6, 2012

I got an A but she is very hard. She did not like me at all. Make sure you study for the tests. I truthfully would take a different class if I were you. First day of class 26 students by the end there were 11 of us left. Nightmare reseach paper took out half the class they could no longer pass so they dropped. She didn't care about anyone. LOL RUNN

5.0
1.0
SYG2000
Jun 6, 2012

Easy A. I took this class for my first hybrid class and it was so easy. Very knowledgeable about the subject and is willing to help if you need it.

5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Jul 22, 2012

I took Dr. Marshall for Introduction to Sociology for the summer online and she has been one of my favorite teachers! She does expect college level work especially on papers but is always willing to help if you ask. I highly recommend taking her

5.0
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SYG04M
Oct 29, 2012

My favorite teacher I have every had. You will learn so much. Your limits will be pushed- as in she shows some, very inerresting, videos that made me want to walk out of class. I learned so much in that class. There is a HUGE paper that you have to write around the end of the class, but it's not to hard if you don't put it off. You have to read!

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Jun 22, 2013

She inspired me!I changed my major Sociology after taking her class.She is very tough but that's because school is not supposed to be easy.She wants to challenge people to learn the material.She keeps her opinions to herself and lets people decide how they feel about social issues from the straight facts.I hope to be as inspirational as her one day

5.0
2.0
SYG200002M
Grade: A
Apr 29, 2014

Great professor. She's very knowledgable and genuinely cares about how well her students perform. She can be really scary (she yells) but if you don't say anything dumb you'll be fine. The assignments weren't hard at all, and she follows the syllabus.

3.0
3.0
SYG2000H01M
Grade: B
Jun 11, 2014

This was the first class in my college experience where I felt discriminated against by a professor. I found out a few weeks into the course that she is proud to be a "Feminist Conflict Theorist" and is a devout Marxist. Additionally, she is not open for debate on her myopic world views. Not a good professor for intellectually curious folk!!!

3.0
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SYG2000
Sep 28, 2014

Get ready to devote a majority of your homework time to whatever class you have with this professor. Don't let her fool you during the first week of class. No study guides for tests, read every chapter, use every writing resource you have. You will not pass this class unless you give it 110%. Not all students have time for that. My advice: RUN.

3.0
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SYG2000
Mar 3, 2015

I took her for intro to sociology. I would not take it again. Very opinionated.

5.0
3.0
SYG200005M
Grade: A
May 5, 2015

Doctor Marshall is one of the coolest professors I've had yet. She relates everything you learn to real-world issues that are going on currently. She makes you work for a good grade, but it's nothing you won't be able to handle. Her instructions and expectations are clear-cut, and if you have any questions or concerns, she's there for you.

5.0
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SYG2000
May 7, 2015

Don't take her for a bird course; she makes sure you learn the material. Book was necessary. May give pop quizzes. Written papers. Ex-military and makes sure you know it! Take her if you really want to learn sociology because she's fantastic. She's a sweetheart when you get to know her, but she can be a devil if the class isn't responding.

5.0
4.0
SYG2010H
Grade: A
May 11, 2015

I took Dr. Marshall for Honors Social problems, and she was so helpful. She had helpful advice and really encourage us to work our hardest. At times, the course was frustrating, but overall, through the assistance of Dr. Marshall, it was very interesting.

5.0
4.0
SYG2000
Grade: A+
Jun 27, 2015

Dr. Marshall is an extremely tough instructor but a fantastic teacher. She will make you work in her class (especially on papers). If you're not a good writer, I advise to not take her class because about half of the students in my class failed out due to not passing her papers. She is a fair teacher and will give you feedback on how to improve.

5.0
3.0
SYG2000
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2015

Amazing professor. If you are a good writing I would say take her but if you don't take essays seriously I would suggest not taking her. You only have two test; mid-term and final. but you can be exempt from the final if you get above a 90 on the first three papers. I went to the writing center for every paper I got A's on them. Easy if effort.

3.0
5.0
SYG200002M
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Jan 10, 2016

Don't fall for the good reviews like I did. This is a very challenging and at times, irrational professor. I didn't really care for her at all, her grading is absurd. Her class was supposed to be about sociology, not Comm 1. If you're not a good writer, then don't take her.

5.0
4.0
SYG2000
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2016

The class is very difficult, but if you work for it, you should get an A. They're were 3 essays that aren't bad of you're a decent writer. There are no other grades except for the midterm, final, and essays. The lectures are very interesting and engaging. Overall, it's a nice class to take if you are willing to put in the effort.

5.0
2.0
SYG200003M
Grade: A+
Apr 5, 2016

For you to pass with this professor, you have to know how to write in MLA format, and her exams can be difficult if you did not prepare at all for it. She expects a lot from her students, and pushes them for the best. She has a nice sense of humor and keeps the content light and entertaining. The Gordon Rules can be difficult, she's a hard grader.

5.0
4.0
SYG200002M
Grade: A+
Apr 13, 2016

At first I was intimidated by her because of some negative reviews about her being a very tough grader, and her being ex military, but quickly I realized she was a huge sweetheart. She grades fairly, and expects college level work. I never considered myself to be a great academic writer, but I got 88 and above on all of my papers. Would take again

5.0
4.0
SYG2000
Grade: B-
Jun 7, 2016
Would take again

Read her syllabus very thoroughly, only 4 MLA essays and if you fail any of them you won't pass this course. I visited the writing center for every paper and got A's in 3 of them. I was certainly skeptical at first since writing is not my strongest subject but I'm pleased to say she's definitely a GOOD Professor. I'm taking another class with her.

1.0
3.0
SYG2000
Sep 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

I had an A+ in both COM1 and COM2 and here I am in a sociology class failing every paper, makes sense huh? Both are Gordon Rule so I was required to see a tutor several times in person. Even after tutors (and writing coaches) reviewing my papers I wouldn't pass. VERY Picky grader. Was rude when asked questions via email. would not take again.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
4.0
3.0
SYG2000
Grade: B
Nov 30, 2017
Would take again

She's funny and knows what she's talking about when she teaches. 3 major papers, two major tests and that's it. Lots of article analysis, no homework, optional reading. I never read and still passed the midterm. Do not get the text book as she links the text book in the class.

Tests? Not many
Hilarious
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
SYG101
Feb 26, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Very strict. Begins class at exact time, if you're tardy during attendance, you're marked absent. Allowed four absences before she withdraws you. Boring lectures. Not engaging, unless she is picking on you. Three papers, midterm, and final. TOUGH grader. You need to print A LOT of articles, if you don't have them you're kicked out & marked absent.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
3.0
4.0
SYG2000
Grade: B+
Mar 1, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Tests will kill you. Lots of reading. Very tough grader on the most minute details. But, she knows her stuff and is pretty real. Only take this class if you're ready to work hard.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
BEWARE OF POP QUIZZES
4.0
3.0
GEY2621
Grade: A
Apr 18, 2018
Would take again

This class was very interesting, and not difficult at all. This class is not slammed pack with long, hard assignments. She offers extra credit throughout the entire semester.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
SYG2000
Grade: B+
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

Shes pretty great! Makes class humorous and seems passionate about sociology. However shes a tough grader but her criteria is quite clear overall pretty chill prof.

Tough Grader
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
2.0
SYG2000
Nov 30, 2018
Would take again

She is a really cool teacher. Its a gordon rule class and if you dont do research and at least try, you wont pass

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
1.0
SYG2430
Grade: A
Apr 6, 2019
Would take again

I have taken this teacher twice now. I know many people who retake other classes of hers because shes a good, fun, kind teacher.

Inspirational
Amazing lectures
Caring
2.0
3.0
SYG2000
Grade: B+
Apr 30, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I would not take a class with Dr. Marshall again. I felt as if her grading techniques were unfair. She takes points off for simple errors over how correct you actually are with an assignment, and there were times where my opinion did not match hers in an opinion question that she deducted points.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
SOCIO1
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2019
Would take again

This woman changed my life. I took her class over 10 years ago and I still remember all the things I learned in my first sociology class.

Inspirational
Hilarious
Amazing lectures
3.0
4.0
SYG2000
Grade: B
Feb 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Only had 2 papers throughout the entire class. Also just the midterm and final for tests. Very hard to get an A unless you study very hard. Nice teacher though

Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
4.0
SYG2000
Grade: C+
May 6, 2020
Wouldn't take again

I'm a hard-working student. However, I had a low B the whole semester and the final exam brought me down to a C. There are four assignments a paper PowerPoint and two exams. These exams are very hard especially if you are a bad test taker. Dr. Marshall is very knowledgeable about sociology, only take if you like sociology or for your major

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Test heavy
3.0
5.0
SYG2000
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Marshall knows a lot about her subject. The class is very organized and grades quickly. However she is a tough grader. Her exams are quite difficult. Passing is easy but getting an A is very difficult. Take this class if you really like the subject. I don't agree that she runs the class in a political way and do not try to run against her

Test heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
SOCIOLOGY
Grade: A+
Apr 1, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Marshall has the best lectures in the world; they are so interesting. Regarding assignments, she is super helpful with feedback and ensures that students understand the material! AMAZING PROFESSOR!!

Gives good feedback
Hilarious
Lecture heavy
4.0
4.0
SYG2000
Grade: A+
May 12, 2022
Would take again

If you put in the work, you'll get an A. Her quizzes are very hard because of the amount of time you have to spend reading and taking notes to prepare for them. She also wants you to do all of her assignments before the due date, which was hard sometimes. I think that she was a really good professor though. She gave really good feedback, though!

Tough grader
Participation matters
Gives good feedback
5.0
3.0
SOCIOLOGY
Grade: A+
May 19, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Marshall is an amazing professor. I loved her class so much that I have taken 2 of her other courses she teaches. She gives good feedback on essays if you ask for it. She also responds to emails quickly.

Participation matters
Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
2.0
5.0
SOCIOLOGY
Dec 6, 2022

I feel like this class was harder than statistics. There is a LOT to study and read. If you're not looking to major in sociology, I would not recommend it. Do NOT take the hybrid class. She really loves teaching the class and does a good job on doing it, but she expects a LOT of you. I don't think she understands that we have other classes.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Test heavy
4.0
3.0
SYG2000
Grade: A-
Dec 7, 2022
Would take again

Professor Marshall is very passionate about sociology and a great teacher. Her quizzes are difficult and the final grade is only composed of the three quizzes and two projects + the final exam so be sure to study extra. This class is very informative, Marshall is a dynamic lecturer, but if you do not have time to study don't take it.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
1.0
5.0
SOCIOLOGY
Grade: F
Jan 26, 2023

Took this class and she absolutely does NOT accept late work under any circumstances. She will not take your paper, even a minute late, which resulted in a failing grade. She was not understanding at all, and all of the work was based on reading.

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
3.0
SYG2930
Grade: A+
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

Prof Marshall's special topics in sociology class was really interesting. She picks good materials, leads interesting discussions, and cares a lot about the subject matter. This was the second class of hers I have taken and I would take a third if I needed another social sciences credit. You will get an A if you put in the effort.

Get ready to read
Gives good feedback
Graded by few things
5.0
4.0
SYG2930
Grade: A
May 11, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Marshall will keep your interst high. Follow along and she will get you what you need to do well.

Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
Inspirational
4.0
3.0
GEY2621
Grade: A
Oct 16, 2023
Would take again

Submit your weekly discussion boards, do everything you are supposed to and you will do well. Not hard just follow the rubric.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
4.0
3.0
SYG2000
Grade: A
Nov 2, 2023
Would take again

Dr. Marshall is a character, to say the least. She is a tough military lady with a love for talking.. and talking.. and talking. The class is very interesting but is super early in the morning. I enjoyed her class and did fairly well in it. Being late is not accepted, and neither is any late work of any form. Late for a quiz? leave. Late paper? F.

Tough grader
Participation matters
Amazing lectures
3.0
2.0
SYG2930
Grade: A-
Nov 2, 2023
Would take again

If you've taken her in-person classes, you'll have a good footing in her online ones. She's a good professor, but this course is sort of lackluster. Information can be hard to navigate and extremely vague, especially since there is no textbook.

Get ready to read
Respected
4.0
3.0
SYG2000
Grade: B+
Apr 26, 2024
Would take again

i really liked having Dr.Marshall, she is always really interested in what she's teaching and make the students want to learn.

Amazing lectures
Clear grading criteria
Beware of pop quizzes
4.0
3.0
SYG
Grade: A
May 1, 2024
Would take again

Class is very interesting and engaging. She is very open with her political opinions. Homework in 3 discussion boards on what we learned, not too hard. The tests are difficult though.

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
SYG101
Grade: B-
May 5, 2024
Would take again

I took this class online and it was tricky for me because it was hard to navigate. The final was open note and heavy on vocab. Dr. Marshall herself was very sweet and always happy to help. As long as you stay on top of your work and reach out when you need help you should be fine

Participation matters
Test heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
3.0
SYG2011
Grade: B
May 9, 2024
Would take again

Dr. Marshall was a great professor! Email her for help when you need it! She assigns either a test or discussion post every week which aren't usually too hard. Sometimes the discussion posts can take a minute, but they aren't too bad. There is no midterm- only a final and some weeks there is no graded work but you still have material to go over.

3.0
2.0
SYG2000
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2024

Took Intro to Sociology and the class was a breeze, but I didn't see that there was an assignment the very first week so I ended up submitting it late (by ONE DAY) for half credit. There were only 9 assignments worth credit in the class so it made getting my grade back up very difficult, and she doesn't offer extra credit- she's very clear on that.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
4.0
SYG2000
Grade: B+
Feb 12, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Marshall is a tough but engaging professor. Her classes are challenging, with demanding exams and projects. However, if you put in the effort, you can succeed. Using resources like unstuck study alongside the textbook can really help with study prep.

2.0
3.0
SYG2000
Grade: B
Dec 17, 2025

Interesting class topics, always very engaging. Material was not too difficult but if anything was late she was not super forgiving. She is EXTREMELY open about her political opinions which was a tad unprofessional. Could be a bit snippy and rude if a question seemed dumb to her.

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
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