2.9

Jennifer Cornette

English - Christopher Newport University

2.9
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
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Would Retake
98
Reviews
2.9
Quality
4.0
Difficulty
2.9
Helpful
2.9
Clarity

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Would Retake

98

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Doesn't give good praise as much as bad

ENGL123 - 3.0 rating

Very difficult professor if you tickle her the wrong way

ENG223 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
B (2)
Incomplete (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 7 reported grades
A: 3
B: 2
Incomplete: 1
B+: 1
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Reviews (98)
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ENG101
May 1, 2002

Very helpful, great teacher

4.0
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ENGL102
May 1, 2002

No Comments

4.0
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ENGL101
May 3, 2002

No Comments

5.0
4.0
ENG102
May 10, 2002

She is really nice and helpful but man does she grade papers hard.

2.0
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ENG102
Grade: A
May 18, 2002

No Comments

5.0
1.0
102
Jun 6, 2002

Friendly, always helpful, challenging, but fun. You will learn a lot.

2.0
5.0
ENGL102
Jun 11, 2002

She is too tough and is selective about who she likes

5.0
2.0
101
Sep 12, 2002

She is so nive and always willing to help

5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Nov 4, 2002

Very nice and helpful

1.0
5.0
ENGL101
Nov 13, 2002

Very selective about who she likes. Grades papers way too hard and unfairly.

3.0
5.0
ENG103
Nov 18, 2002

Very nice, very high degree of difficulty

5.0
3.0
ENGL203
Dec 2, 2002

Incredibly nice and very helpful, but be ready for extremely tough grading!

4.0
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ENG101
Dec 5, 2002

No Comments

3.0
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203
Dec 12, 2002

grades hard, lots of mood swings, picks depressing lit. for class.

1.0
5.0
ENG102
Feb 9, 2003

She is a tough woman, and is apparently suffering from graduate student syndrome

3.0
5.0
102
Feb 21, 2003

She's not great!! She grades so freaking hard, don't expect to get an A!

1.0
5.0
ENG102
Mar 24, 2003

She is very hard and a true stickler for sttendance. Not clear or helpful on assignments. Grades way too hard and is unfair. Not willing to help out at all. Seems like she looks down upon her students.

1.0
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ENG102
Mar 24, 2003

She is very hard and a true stickler for sttendance. Not clear or helpful on assignments. Grades way too hard and is unfair. Not willing to help out at all. Seems like she looks down upon her students.

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ENG101
Mar 27, 2003

Not an easy class, but I learned a lot, improved a lot on my papers. Most of the class is discussion, but do be prepared for pop quizzes

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ENG1012
Mar 27, 2003

VERY NICE. pretty hard, but you learn alot and shes always willing to help. The more effort you put in, the more she likes you. Keep up with the work though!

2.0
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ENG230
Apr 1, 2003

ack! Hate this class! Hate her! AAAHHHH!

5.0
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ENG101
Apr 29, 2003

If you do poorly in class, it's from lack of effort. She makes you write better if you listen, pay attention and apply what is being taught!

3.0
5.0
ENG101
Oct 17, 2003

She is a nice lady but very hard grader. Alot of work

1.0
5.0
203
Oct 20, 2003

she sucks, stay away

5.0
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ENGL101
Oct 23, 2003

English is English, sucks no matter what, but she is helpful and a bit of a hard grader. I had no problems with her, just be sure to read before each class and be ready for notebook checks.

1.0
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ENG101
Nov 19, 2003

stay away. she has a POINTLESS writers workshop (notebook) and she tries to tell you how to write, which is frustrating. she wasnt very helpful to me, and i hated the entire course.

3.0
5.0
ENG11
Nov 24, 2003

lots more papers than most english classes..lots more work and a whole lot of essay pop quizzes. dont take it.

2.0
5.0
ENG203
Nov 25, 2003

A nicw person but her class is hard and boring...very hard grader

1.0
5.0
ENGL102
Feb 12, 2004

She grades tough and is vindictive.

3.0
5.0
ENG102
Feb 16, 2004

No Comments

5.0
5.0
ENGL102
Grade: B
Mar 12, 2004

Ricidulously hard, i never thought after being known as a good writer I could get screwed so bad, so many notes, quizzes, essays, wow. watch out

5.0
2.0
ENGL203
Mar 24, 2004

she's great. just do the readings and keep up with the literary logs. tests aren't easy but they aren't hard either. only one paper for the entire semester

3.0
4.0
ENG102
Mar 24, 2004

She sucks, she just sits at her desk and watches you as you do the tons of work she gives you. The class consists of you sitting there doing tedious work, not getting involoved in discussions or anything.

5.0
3.0
ENG203
Mar 28, 2004

If you read and keep on literay logs you will do fine.ll's are worth like 25% of your grade.. and its just a collection of your homework.. which will help you study for tests in the long run Class will seem boring if you havent read the assignments

4.0
2.0
ENG203
Apr 1, 2004

very good

4.0
4.0
ENGL112
Apr 22, 2004

I took her for both 101 and 102. While she IS a tough grader, she trains you in what you ought to be doing to write thoughtful and well supported arguments and papers in the future. Just keep up with the writers workbook.

5.0
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ENGL102
Apr 28, 2004

Prof. Cornette is such a nice lady and I absolutely enjoyed our discussions in class. She grades so hard though! I did not get above a 78 and I'm no dunce when it comes to writing. But, if you go to her with your papers, she will try and help you.

4.0
4.0
ENGL102
Sep 15, 2004

due the writers workbooks, quizzes are fair, but u need to do the reading for them

4.0
5.0
ENG123
Oct 27, 2004

Oh dear god! This class was the most difficult freshman class I took. It is possible to do well in that class but it's a lot of work. If you're looking for an easy ride, it's not here. The assignments are lengthy but not impossible, and I'm a better writer for doing them.

5.0
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ENG203
Nov 5, 2004

This class was a lot of work but the readings are good so homework can be enjoyable. Class discussions were interesting, and she was a great teacher whose high expectations were understandable. The only people who don't like her are ones who did bad in her class because they didn't do the work.

4.0
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ENGL123
Grade: B
Nov 8, 2004

nice teacher...but lots of work! make sure you keep up with the Writers Workbooks! she gives several pop quizzes on readings so make sure u keep up on the work! not impossible class...but its challenging!

2.0
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ENG123
Nov 9, 2004

she sucks! we've written sooooo many papers and stupid writer's workbooks and there are pop quizzes and really really really boring discussions in class!! i cant wait to get out of her class!!!!!

5.0
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ENG123
Nov 9, 2004

Hard Class but definately worth it. Class discussions are the best and the readings are really enjoyable. People say she's the hardest in the dept. but she really is helpful with any paper you bring to her, even ones that aren't from her class!

5.0
4.0
ENG123
Grade: Incomplete
Nov 18, 2004

Awesome teacher!

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5.0
ENLG101
Nov 18, 2004

suppose to be a freshman class but she turned into a grad school class on top of being MEAN

1.0
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ENGL208
Dec 6, 2004

In a word, "terrible". Left a sour taste in my mouth for English, all of her opinions are carbon copies of commentary one would find in any literary anthology, uncompromising and cold, her way or the highway. Trust me... take the highway!

1.0
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ENGLISH123
Dec 7, 2004

she is the worst teacher ever!! do not take her...she gives out homework sheets with pages of different assignments you have to do. do not take her. too many paper and she is not willing to help

5.0
4.0
ENG208
Jan 7, 2005

This was definitely one of my harder classes. Make sure you do the work and study hard for the tests! Study very hard...

2.0
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ENG203
Jan 17, 2005

Very difficult to work with and highly moody. If she doesnt like you it will reflect in your grade. The final was impossible and the entire class laughed when she handed it out.

5.0
2.0
ENG123
Jan 20, 2005

I apparently am in the minority, being a serious student interested in furthering my education & expanding my mind that is. She is an excellent instructor, possibly the best I've ever had. She takes her job seriously & is versed. She is not "easy," but is that really the point of going to college?

1.0
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ENG102
Mar 23, 2005

Oh my god, nothing was EVER good enough to get an A. I'm awesome at English but never succeeded getting anything over a B+, even if I conformed to her writing style.

1.0
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101
Apr 22, 2005

MISERABLE!

4.0
2.0
ENGL123
May 4, 2005

She's a tough grader, but offers many chances for extra credit. Have to write a short essay for every class. It takes work, but if you actually try you will do well. She's a really nice person and makes you think.

4.0
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ENG203
Grade: A
Aug 31, 2005

Boring, and she prescribes a ridiculous amount of work for a 200-level class. To be fair, she does know what she's talking about, and takes her job very seriously. Too seriously.

1.0
5.0
ENG123
Sep 19, 2005

shes not good at all

5.0
3.0
ENGL203
Oct 17, 2005

Very nice and very understanding, class is not hard but if you want an A on anything you must go above and beyond. Lots and lots of work. Seems unprepaird sometimes

3.0
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ENGL223
Nov 2, 2005

If you want a professor that is easy for the first two weeks and then is the worst professor ever for the reast of the semester, get Cornette.

2.0
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ENGL223
Dec 1, 2005

She is absolutely the hardest professor I have ever had. She grades way too hard and nothing is ever good enough to get an A. If she doesn't like you, you're screwed.

3.0
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ENGL223
Dec 1, 2005

arrgh! she was so difficult! not only that but she was disorganized. i had her last semester and she was much better. i have no idea what happened. if she would explain things better, clarify due dates and stop being so demanding then her class would be sooo much better!

4.0
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ENG223
Dec 5, 2005

I like this teacher even though she's somewhat difficult. If you go to her for help she's willing and able to. Some of the grammar exercises were unecessary for sophomores in college but other than that her class was interesting if you like America Childhood.

4.0
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ENG123
Nov 30, 2006

Mrs. Cornette is a fun teacher, but watch out! She is a hard grader- you really need to know your stuff in her class!

3.0
4.0
ENG208
Dec 4, 2006

Has a lax attendance policy, but thinks her class is the most important thing in the world. Extremely hard grader.

3.0
4.0
ENGL123
Dec 17, 2006

mrs cornette i hope youre reading this, you are the worst teacher i had last semester. your superiority complex interferes with your ability to grade properly. for someone who made straight A's in honors and AP english throughout high school to earn a measley C- in your class, i have a strong suspicion that its becuase you (evensaid)don't like me

2.0
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ENGL123
Jan 12, 2007

Not very friendly or helpful, very hard grader. I'd suggest finding a different professor.

5.0
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ENGL123
Jan 18, 2007

She is an AMAZING teacher! She is sooo helpful. If you're unsure about something GO TO HER and SHE WILL HELP! I took her for 2 classes and got an A- in one and a B+ in the other. I HIGHLY recommend her

3.0
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ENGL208
Apr 18, 2007

If you can take 208 with another professor, I'd recommend it. While she is friendly, she is a tough grader and not in a super helpful way like some tough graders. Classes and discussions are not very focused.

4.0
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ENG123
May 3, 2007

my god, i hate english because of you

5.0
3.0
ENG123
Nov 12, 2007

Lots of work, but very fair, helpful

3.0
5.0
ENGL123
Nov 14, 2007

My hardest class of the semester and probably the year. While you can tell she loves English and seems helpful, she's pretty unclear about a lot of things and there is a TON of work. I don't think I've ever written so much B.S. papers in my life! Try to find another professor if you can...

3.0
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ENG123
Apr 20, 2008

HATE HER! don't take her if you don't have to. makes comments on papers that have nothing to do with the papers. she's just ridiculous.

1.0
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ULLC223
Apr 28, 2008

I acn't stand this lady.. take it with someone else!! Hard... pointless work... i didn't learn a thing. It's ULLC lady- get a grip!

5.0
4.0
ENG123
Oct 15, 2008

I really enjoyed her class! Yes...it was a lot of work, however, she is clear and concise with what she wants and her teaching style is down-to-earth. As long as you stay on top of the work for the class you will do great! THIS IS NOT A CLASS FOR SLACKERS! Serious students only!!! Bad comments were made by slackers! She is an amazing person!

5.0
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ENGL208
Oct 27, 2008

Nice, but hard. She made it clear what was expected, but it's difficult material.

5.0
3.0
ENGL123
Nov 13, 2008

Great teacher, class consisted of a 200 word work journal that was due for most every class revolving around the classes discussion topic. Four papers for the semester of roughly 1000 words. A few quizes to make sure youve been paying attention that were easy. As longs as you do your WJ and the papers you can earn an A no problem.

4.0
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ULLC223
Nov 20, 2008

Very, very intelligent, however she is the hardest grader I've encountered so far at CNU. Put alot of time into your papers, and be really careful about plagiarism-she will not hesitate to contact judicial and get you in trouble, I can speak from personal experience on that. again, she's very smart, but be careful

2.0
5.0
ULLC223
Jan 15, 2009

The class had nothing to do with the subject. Very hard quizes, very unhelpful profesor

2.0
5.0
ENGL123
Sep 15, 2009

We have so much homework for those Writers Journals, and when we don't do that much!

3.0
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ENG123
Nov 4, 2009

way too much work for a mandatory class, i was not interested at all in english coming in and having her has increased this hatred, we had a writer's journal (300+ words)due every class, and you have to understand it b/c she WILL call on you, large papers 4x per semester, overall, dont take it

4.0
2.0
ULLC223
Nov 10, 2009

She treats you like you are 5 years old. She is annoying and says the word OK 200 times a class, i counted. Incredibly boring class but easy.

2.0
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ENG123
Oct 4, 2010

This teacher is freakin ridiculous. she grades papers so hard, even if you give your best effort and a little more. She does not care is you participate in class discussions all the time, because i do and she does not help with my grades

3.0
5.0
ULLC223
Apr 12, 2011

I took ULLC 223- Political Cartoons with her. It seemed like an interesting topic but turned out to be the hardest course I've taken here. She is a very hard grader on essays and there is a lot of writing. I regret taking this class with her. She is willing to meet with you but she still grades tough. Get out now or best of luck.

2.0
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ULLC223
Oct 13, 2011

absolutely one of the most disgusting teachers i have ever had. very hard to schedule outside of class meetings, highly unwilling to clarify meanings, incredibly arrogant woman. i hope she reads this website to see how much her students actually despise her

2.0
5.0
ULLC223
Oct 26, 2011

Here is how her assignments go: 600 word limit...explain, in exact detail, how the universe works. She grades incredibly hard for things not relevant to your paper. I would never take her again.

1.0
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ENGL123
Oct 31, 2011

Worst professor I have ever had. She ruined my GPA...and my life. Never take this professor.

2.0
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ENGL123
Nov 14, 2011

do NOT take her class, very hard, very incomprehensible, she makes it very obvious if she does not like you, always calls on people when their hand is not raised, wayyy to much work for a required class, i usually love english but cornette is just hateful

1.0
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ENGL123
Dec 2, 2011

Worst professor I have ever had. The way she grades papers is completely unfair. She talks to students as if they're stupid. AVOID this professor at all costs.

3.0
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ENG123
Jan 4, 2012

She is a tough grader and is very dry when presenting material to the class. She is nice, but she will treat her students as if they were kindergartners. It is difficult to get above a "C" in the class.

3.0
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ENGL123
Apr 10, 2012

Knows what she's doing, but is hard to get above a C in that class. Not fair grading on papers. Takes off for the littlest things. Have to conform your writing to her likings whether it was how you learned it in high school or not. Doesn't give good praise as much as bad. You always can improve on your stuff, nothing is ever good enough for her.

3.0
1.0
ENGL123
May 8, 2012

Not as bad as some of the other reviewers were saying. Definitely not my favorite though. Her grading on papers is wonky, and I maintained a B on every paper - same percentage. She doesn't really give any good criticism to build off of in her comments. She's nice, but pretty mediocre. Getting on her good side will help.

1.0
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ENGL123
Nov 16, 2012

Graded EXTREMELY unfair, not helpful not much feedback, I felt like she made up a lot of petty excuses to give me low grades and couldn't back her reasons up legitimately. Didn't really learn much, dreaded going to her class. DON'T TAKE HER CLASS!

2.0
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ENG123
Dec 30, 2012

Could not believe this class. I hated the class, and she hated me. She gave everybody bad grades and treated us like 5th graders. I am not terrible at English but I didnt deserve a C or a D on papers I spent hours on. I altered my writing style 3 different times and she hated all of them. I dreaded going to the class, DONT TAKE HER EVER!

2.0
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ENG223
Aug 3, 2013

AWFUL! I dreaded going to this class, when I asked about my paper, which had one mark on it, I wanted to know how to improve my writing or what to change to get an A, I got the answer of you had the highest grade in the class you did a great job. I worked my butt off, harder than any other class and still got a B, 10+ hours every week needed

2.0
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ENG223
Oct 29, 2013

Very difficult professor if you tickle her the wrong way. She is very difficult to get clear help from and on top of that is a ridiculously hard grader. I survived by getting help from other professors and english majors. If you get stuck with her like I did, then I suggest you do the same.

2.0
5.0
ENGL123
Feb 26, 2014

Worst English teacher I've ever had. She is a very hard grader; takes off points for petty things; and if your writing is not the way she likes it, you will fail. Highest grade you can possibly get (with lots of work, time, and effort) is at most a B.

1.0
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ENG123
Feb 26, 2014

She is a very hard grader; will take off points for petty things; and if your writing is not the way she likes it, you will fail. The highest grade you can get is at most a B (even with a lot of work, time, and effort).

5.0
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ENG123
Aug 19, 2014

I don't think she is as bad as everyone says. She is definently a good professor and knows what she is talking about. She does grade pretty hard, but if you come to her for help or go to her office hours before your papers are due, she will help you fix things and give great advice! I wold highly suggest that.

4.0
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ENG223
Grade: A
Sep 14, 2014

An excellent professor, possibly a harsh grader at times, but a fair one. Required us to put in effort for our grades.

1.0
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ENG223
Grade: B+
Nov 3, 2014

Told me I was too direct in my essays and that I should fluff them up to make them longer and less informational based - the opposite of what every professor actually wants. When I asked her about things, her responses included, "you should know what to do by this point. its too easy." the less effort i put into her class the better I did.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A-

68% confidence
Based on 6 grades
Most common grades:
A (3)
B (2)
Incomplete (1)
Grade Distribution
A(3)B(2)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 7 reported grades
A: 3
B: 2
Incomplete: 1
B+: 1
Rating Trend

Declining

-0.47 avg change
Aug
Oct
Feb
Aug
Sep
Nov
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

ENGL203

5.0

(3)

ENG1012

5.0

(1)

102

4.0

(2)

ENGL112

4.0

(1)

ENG208

4.0

(2)
+18 more courses
Difficulty by Course

ENG103

5.0

ENG230

5.0

ENG11

5.0

ENLG101

5.0

ENGLISH123

5.0

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