4.1

Ginger Magarine

English - Seminole State College

4.1
Quality
3.2
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
91
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4.1
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3.2
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4.1
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4.1
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71%

Would Retake

91

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What Students Say

What she wanted us to do

ENC1101 - 2.0 rating

She is a very good professor

ENGLISH - 4.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

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B+

80% confidence
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Most common grades:
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A (2)
Grade Distribution
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B: 3
B+: 2
A: 2
A-: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (2)
Respected (2)
Participation matters (2)
Tough Grader (2)
SO MANY PAPERS (2)
Skip class? You won't pass. (2)
Get ready to read (1)
Hilarious (1)
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Reviews (91)
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ENGLISH
Dec 10, 2003

She is a very good professor. The only problem is that your grade in her class depends mostly on the research paper. She is the only pro. that I've ever heard give a 10 page research paper to freshmen.

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ENC1101
Mar 8, 2004

The class is based solely on the paper, but she helps with the paper. She makes is easier for people to understand how to write a college paper. High recommend.

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ENGLISH
Apr 29, 2004

This professor is very kind but not a good english teacher. I thought I was good in english till I took her. If you want to major in english take her but if your taking it just for prerequisets, I suggest you not take her.

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ENGLISH2
May 4, 2004

The major assiments are 4 pages critical analysis essay, and 6 page reserch critical analysis essay. She helped a lot, and she teaches fun and sophisticated way. i can recomended her, but the class is not easy.

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ENC1101
Jun 5, 2004

She teaches in a manner that you would expect from a college professor. While she does expect a lot from you, she helps through it all. A 10 page paper sounds like a lot for a freshman, but you work through the entire symmester on it.

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ENC11012
Jul 26, 2004

I've never understood/had confidence in writting a paper until I left her class. She's hard but very good if you want to learn the right way. She doesn't let out early, you need to do the work, she does make class fun, never boring. I liked her. recommend

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ENC1101
Jul 29, 2004

SHE WAS A GOOD TEACHER.

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ENC1101
Nov 5, 2004

She is an excelent professor! I would take her again if I were taking regular classes. After completing her class I was proficient in english and research, which created the opportunity to propel myself into honors curricula.Pay attention regarding plagiarism. No word 4 word,quilts,or paraphrases!

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ENC
Nov 10, 2004

Pay attention and do homework and you will be OK. Good Teacher

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ENGLISH1AND2
Nov 16, 2004

take her. she is a great english teacher. you can have fun. also, she helps alot. she is hot!

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ENG1101
Feb 6, 2005

she is a great teacher. her classes are interesting to say the least. soemtimes she can be out there and makes you wonder what she has in her cup. but i love her as a teacher she is great and funny.

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ENGLISH1
Feb 22, 2005

Magarine is awesome, and I love her to death. She is hilarious, and very entertaining. She will also teach you A LOT and make you enjoy learing it. Homework wasnt bad at all, just light reading and a few essays, and the final research paper. Overall, I give her an A.

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ENG1
Mar 24, 2005

This teacher isn't so nice to deal with. I love SCC and have not had any problems until I took her class! i would defentaly chose another English 1 teacher!

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ENGLISH1
Apr 4, 2005

I really recommend this teacher!!!She is very helpful and very nice person.Her classes go very fast.I wish I coul take her one more time. She knows how to teach and make a lot of fun!!!She is the best

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ENC1102
Apr 7, 2005

THE BEST TEACHER!!! She makes the class fun and interesting. No surprizes. Sh picks the best stories for you to read and she ALWAYS makes time for her students. I changed my major to English because of her.

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ENC
Jun 1, 2005

I have never had any problems with any of my other classes, but she made this class very difficult. She had pre judge her opinion on me and several other classmates, I would strongly suggest another person besides her

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ENC1101
Jun 23, 2005

I failed her class, retook it with another professor and passed with a high B, (lowest grade was a 84!) This professor told me I had no clue how to write a paper at the END of the semester... !!!???? Only a good teacher if you want to goof off all semester!

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ENC1101
Jul 11, 2005

snotty teacher. thinks she is better than other people.

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ENC1101
Grade: B+
Jul 31, 2005

Ms.Magarine is the best! I thought I would do horrible considering I am not very intrested in english. She is very clear and a great thing about her is that she will never make you feel stupid. Do the work and you'll love this class!

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ENG1
Jul 31, 2005

um she sucks. point blank. dont take her.

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ENC1101
Aug 30, 2005

She was awesome. Super funny. She made English fun... Her class was my favorite.

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ENGLISH
Sep 7, 2005

she made the class really easy!! its was so easy that sometimes i fall asleep lol but shes a cool teacher!!! she has helped a lot

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ENC101
Nov 1, 2005

She's a good teacher just pay attention. Not as bad as some others. She's pretty strict, but you can tell she enjoys teaching. Funny. To the point, but is very particular in what she wants everyone to do.

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ENGLISH
Nov 11, 2005

umm... definatly not one of my favorites, i definatly do not recommend her

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ENG1101
Nov 20, 2005

She's smart but prejudice. She's funny but egoist. I usually come in class late. I am not the perfect student, but my writing ain't that bad. She, in my opinion, was biased when grading my papers. I help my friends w/ their papers and they've got As 'n Bs; I got a low C. She manipulates me into working harder. Manipulating differs from encouraging.

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ENG1
Nov 28, 2005

She wasn't very specific. She sometimes made you feel stupid, and very strict.

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ENC1102
Dec 9, 2005

She is a very good teacher, she's smart and hilarious, she makes learning fun and she is very helpful. I would definitely recommend her for either english 1 or 2

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ENG1101
Dec 15, 2005

Magarine is a pretty cool teacher, the work is hard if you don't pay attention. she'll help those who want to be helped, but if your a sleeper or slacker, don't bother. she teaches those whom want to learn, not to come in and sleep for an hour and 1/2

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ENC1102
Dec 18, 2005

Best teacher I have had! She is smart, funny, helpful and it is obvious she loves her students. It is a fun and easy class but still expect to do writing and reading. She is very clear as to what she expects and is always there for her students. You can talk to her like you can talk to one of your best buddies. Take her!!

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ENG1101
May 1, 2006

She is the worst teacher. She was rude. She talked to everyone like they were stupid. She was not helpful. If you are smart, you won't enroll in her class.

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ENGLISHI
May 6, 2006

are you people out of your mind???? by far one of the worst teachers ever. degrades her students, makes jokes that are'nt even funny, and you have to do a presentation at the end of the semester on your research paper that isn't required in the course. grades hard and class is boring. I passed with a high B. take someone else if you van.

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ENGLISH1
May 8, 2006

I finished SCC. I took her class about 2 years ago. It was the hardest class in this college. Many assignments, presentation, long reports. (Except this class, I got grade A.) But she taught everything that I need in SCC, for writing reports. Without her teaching,I may have difficult time in other classes. She is the best teacher for me.

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FUNDWRITTINGI
Jun 22, 2006

She was fun and always made me laugh and tried to help in any way that she could.

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ENC1101
Jul 20, 2006

Ms. Magarine is a great teacher if YOU know how to be a student. This is college, not high school...she's not here to hold your hand or baby you (but if you need extra help, just ask!) Read your syllabus, complete your (reading) assignments and participate in class discussions. Final paper is just 2 4-page papers put together...how easy is that?

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ENGLISH1
Jul 27, 2006

No doubt, you will learn how to write to write a good paper, she is a good teacher...but she is rude and sarcastic and has no problem making anyone feel stupid. If you dont mind your insecurities being brought to light infront of the class, enjoy! I'd rather chew off my own hand than take her again.

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ENC1102
Aug 3, 2006

she is an awsome english teacher. i took her for both english 1 and english 2 and if she taught another class i would have taken that one too. i would definetly recommend her for anyone looking to take an english class. also not that this should matter but on the last day of class she brings in food.

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ENGLISHIII
Aug 12, 2006

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ENC1101
Aug 24, 2006

take her if you want to actually learn. I took other enc prof. & learned nothing. not easy-but she is so encouraging & devoted to the development of her students' writing & understanding of material. It's true she can make jokes that offend some, but only b/c they deserved it. she's even better than your best buddy-amazingly sweet. And intelligent.

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ENC1101
Aug 29, 2006

This teacher is amazing. She is not easy, you will have to work for your grade. But the amount that you learn is unbelievable. She is funny and is really devoted to making her students learn. This is not the easiest English class out there. But you will feel a sense of accomplishment once you complete the class.

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ENC1101
Sep 13, 2006

She is an awesome teacher. Very down to earth and can relate to her students. She's fun but TOUGH. The reading homework is pretty minimal. She makes her students work hard, ask a lot of questions in class because she isnt much of a help outside of class. DO NOT PLAGIARIZE!!!

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ENC1101
Nov 1, 2006

Ms. Magarine is is the perfect teacher. She has done so much for all of her students including me. She is a valuable asset to SCC. I only hope I can take one of her other classes.

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ENC1102
Nov 17, 2006

She is nice and fun but very hard at grading!!! The class is alot of reading and alot of writing papers! I'm not a lazy student but no matter how hard i work i never get the grade i feel i deserved in this class! She is nice and fun though! Take her if you are really interest in English and don't care about getting an A!! Good Luck

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ENC1101
Dec 3, 2006

mrs. magarine is AMAZING ! ! i was dreading this class SO much. she is fun, smart, and pushes you to the limit. she makes the required research paper SO easy and painless. you do the paper in sections and she makes the requirements very clear. DO NO PLAGARIZE! she will know! and VERY little reading homework...def. take this class if you can ! !

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ENC1011
Jan 10, 2007

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ENC1101
May 5, 2007

Extremely Helpful and nice. Genuinely cares about her students. Likes it when students go to her office during her office hours. Her class can get difficult. Very strict about how she wants her assignments done (i.e. paper length, format) but thoroughly esplains how she wants them done. Great Professor! I recommend her!

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ENC1101
Jun 13, 2007

Not the best english teacher, lowered my "participation grade" when she discovered i drove a better car than hers

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ENG1101
Jun 22, 2007

She is okay. Don't think I would take her again. She doesn't teach much, just stresses about how much work we have to do.

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ENC1101
Jul 12, 2007

She is a very tough teacher, but you learn so much from her. do not plagarize in her class!!. hardly any tests, but one major 8- 10 pg paper. that was hard. it had to be argumentative. but she was a nice teacher. I htought i would fail english, but she helped me out so much. if you like to write i would recommend her, but if you are lazy, no.

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ENG1102
Jul 31, 2007

She is a very good professor, easy quizes. If you do your homework and come to class she takes that into consideration. The research paper was only 6 pages. I recommend her as she makes her class fun. I took her in the spring term. There were alot of her students from her English I class in this class.

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ENC1101
Aug 24, 2007

SHE IS A ****!! OMG! the worst teacher i have ever meet.. she's rude, she thinks that if you bust your ass in her class.. you might make it.. WRONG!! i busted my ass and it was never good enough.. All i needed was this class so i can go into MRI, i only need enc 1101.. and she screwed me over because i was not a scolar writer.. what a ****..

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ENG2
Sep 19, 2007

She's a cool chick and she knows her stuff. Perhaps I liked it more than others because I have an interest in literature and enjoy listening to her and the class dissect the stories. She's very free-spirited and energetic so some people might not like that and that's understandable.

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ENC1102
Nov 3, 2007

I LOVED THIS CLASS!!! i'm not a fan of english but ms. magarine uses modern literature that is somewhat interesting and she has wonderful personality, so she seems like ur friend rather than ur teacher.

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ENC1102
Nov 7, 2007

She is amazing. Don't get me wrong she is tuff but if you are willing to learn she is awesome. She breaks everything down and makes it easy. Make sure you read your assigned reading, if you don't just don't come to class! Take her though she is wonderful!

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ENC1102
Nov 13, 2007

She is the best teacher i have ever had. She will help you with anything you need. She is simply awsome!!!!

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ENG1
Nov 24, 2007

She was a really great teacher. Cares deeply about each persons understanding of the written word. She will go above and beyond to help if you ask. Caution do not break the rules. When she says no cellphones she means it.

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ENG001
Dec 4, 2007

She was an amazing teacher! She had a lot of respect for her students as long as they respected her. She had a good sense of humor, but she still stayed on topic. If you take English, you should definately take it with her!

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ENC1102
Apr 10, 2008

She is an amazing teacher if you stay on your game and do your work. She provides her students with the knowledge and the tools to be successful. The rest is completely up to them. She is very passionate about her work, and really cares about her students.

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ENC1101
Apr 29, 2008

I learned so much from Magarine's English I class. She is so organized and is always willing to help. Yes, there is a big research paper but if you pay attention, the paper will be a breeze. Everything I learned, I will defiantly be using throughout my college career.

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ENC1102
Jun 25, 2008

Great teacher,she loves what she does. her work is very easy and she is very fun and keeps the class motivated and interesting. i highly recommend.

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ENC1101
Jul 21, 2008

Miss Magarine is a very good college professor who cares about the success of her students. She did teach our semester with a hard-nosed approach, which I believe can be helpful to community college students, and she makes her students work, but tries very hard to push her students through her class. In this I believe she is excellent.

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ENG1101
Jul 23, 2008

okay, so I recieved a W for this class, but it could have been an F if it wasnt for professor magarine. She is a very respectful, witty, and understanding teacher. I honestly recommend her, and how many people who recieved a W can say that?

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ENC1101
Aug 4, 2008

I hate English classes, but I loved enc1101. Great teacher, keeps class entertaining. Brings on participation. Breaks down major papers into sections so that even the procrastonator gets a quality research paper accomplished. If you are lazy and will be missing a lot of class don't bother. If you are going to actually "EARN" your degree take her.

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ENG1102
Aug 21, 2008

very nice professor, does not tolerate lateness or excessive absents, otherwise alotof work although she does make readings and class work very fun and interesting. make sure u know how to write a proper paper. her quizzes are fairly easy as well as long as u do all the readings. highly recommend. it was a nice tough class over the summer..i enjoy

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ENC1101
Dec 11, 2008

Amazing teacher! Best teacher I have had. Makes the course easy and fun. Very down to earth and very smart. Highly recommended

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ENC1101
Jan 8, 2009

LOVE this teacher! I do believe she is the reason I passed English. Great sense of humor, definitely an "in your face" type person but I loved learning and going to this class. Majority of the class is about the 8 page research paper but she helps you soooo much with it! would definitely take her again!

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ENC1101
May 5, 2009

AWSOME PROFESSOR.!!! LOVE IT... YOU WILL LEARN HOW TO WRITE A RESEARCH PAPER... YOU WILL.!!!

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ENC101
May 6, 2009

Wonderful professor. Truly a professional with an interest in her student's success. Take her class if you want a good foundation for your education. You will learn how to write a paper the RIGHT way... TAKE THIS CLASS!

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ENC1101
Nov 11, 2009

She is a nice woman, but when it comes to teaching unless you can understand what corrections to make from a few words written on any paper she hands back do NOT take her. Makes it seem easy with the research paper split into two papers, but when I got someone to help me they didn't understand what I was trying to do. What she wanted us to do.

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ENGONE
Nov 23, 2009

I did enjoy having her for a teacher, but I am not certain that I would take her again at the moment.

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ENC1101
Feb 24, 2010

Great Professor!!!! I enjoyed learning from her and also always excited for the lecture to come. She's very interesting to learn from and breaks up the research paper for you which made it much easier and fun way of learning. DO TAKE HER! She's awesome!

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CREATWRIT
Mar 18, 2010

She is a really fun teacher, kind of off the wall, maybe a bit crazy, but we all loved her! Her creative writing class isn't easy and a breeze though, you write a manuscript and the whole class reads and then workshops it... if you don't like group discussions do not sign up for this class because that's really all you do... you have to talk!

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ENC1102
Apr 22, 2010

Wonderful teacher. She makes the class so easy that it is enjoyable. The only way to really mess up in her class is if you dig your own hole. Have to read everything, although I did not and still passed with an A. Her quizzes are easy and she wants to "put money in your bank." She wants to give you the A.

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CRW2001
Apr 29, 2010

She made creative writing so much fun, she ALWAYS encourages you. If you have a passion for writing, she'll really bring it out of you. I absolutely loved going to this class. This is a workshop class though so other people will read your work BUT she and everyone were so incredibly helpful and nice, I started loving workshops.

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ENC1101
Jun 24, 2010

Ill be fair and say this lady WILL teach you how to write a good paper. However, she is very picky and anal about everything and will drive you crazy. She only focuses on the final paper and if you mess up, even early on, your entire semester grade is totally screwed. If you tend to slack, do NOT take her. Ive heard other teachers are much easier.

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CRW2001
Jul 23, 2010

The class is fun but she can be unclear and sometimes when you ask her a question she won's answer what you actually asked and then she runs off but it was still good and I did learn just wish she was a more involved teacher, plus she is a bit childish

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ENC1101
Jul 28, 2010

This professor does not mess around if you are not serious she will know and you will pay. However if you are genuine and work hard she will be the best teacher ever.

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ENC1101
Dec 30, 2010

Gave 1 really long argumentative research paper. This grade will make or break your overall grade. Graded me based on her view of my topic. Very biased woman. Do not recommend.

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ENC1102
May 11, 2011

I have had a lot of great teachers but she is by far the best. I have never had a more involved and helpful teacher. The class is hard if you make it hard. We read short stories and a novel and had quizzes almost every day. Yes, you have to go to class and yes, you have to write papers. It's a college english class. Duh.

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ENC0001
Aug 11, 2011

I wish i could find more teachers like her. I don't really like school specially writting but i loved coming to her class. She know how to teach and keep it interesting. I learned alot from her and did very well. If you struggle in writting and english i suggest taking her she is the best!!!!

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CRW2001
Apr 21, 2012

Creative Writing I thought would be easy - it's just a story, right? Magarine knows her stuff and doesn't mess around if you don't listen to her. A lot of hours go into this class before even writing a single paragraph. However, she is hilarious and super helpful if you are really in it to improve.

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ENC101
Aug 25, 2012

Mrs. Magarine is the BEST english professor i have ever had. She is hilarious and makes class fun. However, she is VERY strict with her assignments. If you are not good at writing essays, then you should consider another teacher as you are in college and expected to write college level essays.

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ENGLISH1
Jun 16, 2015

Professor magarine is the best English teacher .You will pass with an A if you follow her guidelines for the research papers.

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ENC1101
Grade: B
Jan 7, 2016

Lots of timed essays, then at the end one 7 page research paper. Attendance is a must be there every class. If you are a good writer and understand MLA you will do good. Some online homework that did not take much time. Must earn your grade.

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ENC1101
Grade: A
Apr 13, 2016

Wonderful teacher to take for ENC1101. A couple online reading quizzes and in class timed essays. Not too hard. Final research paper is not too hard, she gives all the instructions and information needed for it. Very nice lady!

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ENC1101
Grade: A-
Jun 22, 2016
Would take again

She is an excellent teacher that clearly knows what shes talking about. She's very down to Earth and will make you laugh. If you're easily offended then she's not for you because she's very blunt. You will use the book for reading and will be quizzed online about the reading but she's really good about reminding you about deadlines. Great feedback!

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ENC1011
Grade: B+
Nov 30, 2016
Would take again

Very active, and respected. There is a research paper at the end of the semester so pick a great topic you can argue about. She emails you if she is going to be in class so great communication.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Participation matters
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ENC1011
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

She knows what she's doing. She has a set schedule and sticks to it. Make sure you get the textbooks because you will have online quizzes on stories from them (very easy). A couple papers are due & your final is a 6 paged research paper that she takes very seriously. If you get offended easily don't take her class because she says what she wants.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENC1102
Grade: A+
Jun 26, 2017
Would take again

Professor Magarine is the best professor ever!! She's hilarious and very honest. She has quizzes on short stories and they will boost your grade if you do them. She is very clear on what she expects and gives you handouts on how she expects everything to be. She will make you a better writer hands down and has a passion for her students.

Get ready to read
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ENC1
Grade: B-
Apr 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Talks up a storm and don't expect to leave a minute early. This sad professor will mostly talk about how she can't have kids and her personal life, I learned more about her average life than anything else. Takes her job very serious. Easy A if you do the work on time and accordingly but if you have the option of another professor i suggest you do

Skip class? You won't pass.
SO MANY PAPERS
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ENC1101
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2018
Would take again

Professor Magarine is a great English teacher. I learned how to write a timed writing paper. Easy timed tests. She teaches you step by step and gives out handouts for your essay. Gives you plenty notice in advance. Pick an argumentative easy topic. The essay is 6 pages. Come to class because if you miss three of her classes she will drop you.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Caring
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ENC1101
Grade: B
Dec 3, 2018
Would take again

She is very patient, and understanding during emergencies. Very very sarcastic and sassy through email. Her responses were very helpful during the final paper. Hands down would take her again. Shes a loose cannon and makes the class enjoyable.

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