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Dr. Eaton is awesome! His lectures are very interesting and easy to follow. He's a fair grader. The semester consisted of 4 tests, a simulation project, and a paper. Tests are easy as long as you show up to class. His tests are based on his presentations not the book.
One of the best professors at ASU. Clear, energetic, and interesting lectures. Knows his stuff.
God awful professor. Lectures are crystal clear but tests are oddly very specific--despite his many promises they would not be. Simulation game is difficult, confusing and random. It was also frustrating to follow Eaton's "tips" and see my results plummet as I took his advice. Fortunately, I had the good sense to stop listening to him.
Summer course: After taking the first exam I panicked and thought his methods were unfair. Then I took the time to use office hours and communicate with him and I think it may have saved my Grade. I wish I met with him to go over the study guide for the first exam. Don't let the Slides fool you!
Great professor, lectures were bearable, which is more than I can say for most online courses. The content was pretty good for an intro marketing course. The simulation however is very odd and a poor representation of what actual marketing entails. There are far too many variables for any simulation to actually represent marketing in the real world
One of the nicest (not to be mistaken as a weakness) and most encouraging professors I have ever had. He also made the material very relatable and gave study guides to do well on exams and there was also extra credit opportunities. Would take again if had the chance.
Took the Session A Hybrid. Watch his online lectures and fill out the study guides and you will do fine on the tests. As for the simulation game, pay attention to the tips he gives in announcements. Eaton is very responsive to emails and the online lectures were actually not bad. Textbook not needed. Extra Credit available. Overall great professor.
Dr. Eaton isn't just a great professor, he's a great TEACHER. To me, that means he isn't just concerned with being an academic, he truly cares about his students. He wants to help. In the online class I took, the exams make up 90% of the grade, so you really have to absorb the information. Most of it comes from the lectures. Fun, challenging class.
This guy is awful. SO dull and just blabs on about nonsense. He also doesn't give you a book to read so if you don't show up to class, you're screwed for the exams.
Dr. Eaton is a great teacher who has very clear lectures and includes study guides that pretty much cover everything that will be on the test. He also includes clear instructions for how to write your papers paragraph by paragraph. Not only that but he's very responsive by email
(Online class) Lectures are interesting, and he is a humorous teacher. The online simulation is inane, outdated, and mandatory. Going into the first test I thought it was going to be easy, but soon realized that all exams consist of very specific vocab definitions, rather than more conceptual questions. 3 exams, one simulation, and one paper.
Professor Eaton was great. He was very enthusiastic during lectures. He says time after time not to memorize definitions for the test but that is how I did so well on the test. Study the way that works best for you. The stimulation was not bad. Take your time and you will do well. Do the stimulation paper as you go. It makes it much easier.
Eaton is probably the best professor at ASU. He goes above and beyond for his students, his lectures are informing and entertaining, no book needed. If you go to class and pay attention you will receive an A. For the simulation pay attention and ask questions if you need help, he's really a great guy.
easy class just pay attention and be practical
I wasn't sure I was going to like the Marketing class, but it turned out to be one of my best classes. The three papers were interesting to do, and I learned some new trivia facts. Lectures were long, but that's pretty typical of these classes. You do use the book and have to listen to the lectures. Has guides for each module.
Couldn't ask for a better teacher for a class like this.
Eaton was by far one of the best professors I've had at ASU. His lectures are never boring, he makes sure you're prepared for the tests and he's extremely empathetic. If you go to class, take notes, study for tests and pay attention throughout the end of the semester simluation, you'll ace the class.
Make sure to watch the limited-availability lectures. Take notes to review just before the exams and you'll do fine. It does take some time though. The simulation is SUPER cool and interesting, I enjoyed it like a game. The paper does take a bit though, write it bit by bit as you make decisions.
Makes long lectures interesting with humor. Posts slides online but need to show up to fill blanks. Three tests that just required memorizing slides & he tells you which slides are important. Has simulation game that you write a paper on which is long. Learned a lot and got an A+. Go to class and study and you will do great
Dr. Eaton tells you early on that he hopes he gives you a reason to come to class on a random Friday at the end of the semester. He does give a reason by combining his knowledge with humor and interesting aspects of Marketing of course. He's been doing this since Pat Tillman went to ASU. He knows what he is doing. Go to class and you will succeed!
Good professor. His humor makes the course more interesting. Great with responding to emails. There are simulations you must submit weekly which aren't bad at all.
By far one of my favorite professors. Class was very easy if you pay attention to lectures. The material may be boring to some, but Eaton constantly makes jokes and his sarcasm keeps the class awake. Constantly used real-life and recent examples to illustrate course concepts.
2nd least favorite class I've ever taken. The marketing simulation and following paper take WAY too much time. Skip the paper and study harder for the tests, which are 90% of your grade. Takes modules down a week before the test to ensure you can't review them. Module examples are clear, test qestions are not. He does curve tests.
Great class, great professor- not my favorite subject. The humor helped. Very accessible through email. Only 3 graded exams and 2 graded papers. Extra credit through online marketing lab. Do the assigned reading and pay attention to the lectures as about 50% of exam questions were taken from this. Good class overall, use common sense to excel.
Great professor. He is responsive to his students and makes the course interesting. Make sure you study for the tests as they are not open note. Overall good class and the textbook is not a requirement.
Dr. Eaton is the best!! He truly cares for his students and is always willing to help. Test were hardER than I thought, papers were lengthy but easy to write. he does give extra credit and curves test grades. Overall a really good experience!
Eaton is a great professor to take for MKT 300 online. I took his session A course and had no problem with it. He puts on a lot of lectures, but if you pay attention and take notes, you're solid. Don't underestimate the amount of time you should study for this class. I didn't study for the last exam which dropped my grade down to a B.
Take notes on his powerpoints and read them thoroughly before each test. Easy A. Great lecturer. Simulation is fun, but pay attention to your competitors. Currently writing this in his class after he specifically asked us not to look at his Rate My Professor profile. Sorry Prof. Eaton, I couldn't help but ignore your self-deprecating humor
Easy online marketing class. Take notes during his online lectures because that is most of his tests.
90% of your grade are the 3 tests. The lectures take a lot of time to watch and he talks so fast that it can be difficult to take notes. Some of the test questions were ridiculous and he ended up curving the tests quite a bit. Wasn't terrible for a session B class but it was hard to get through.
Grades based off 3 exams and 2 small essays. If you watch the lectures/read the textbook, you'll do just fine. I would consider my amount of effort to be minimal. It was a great course! Would really recommend Eaton. He was amazing and truly cares for students, despite it being an online class.
I really didn't want to take MKT 300. However, professor Eaton made the class really entertaining. His sense of humor and ability to relate concepts in class to real life really helped my learning.
You'll have to work for your grade, but he provides you with every resource that you need to succeed.
Content is available on a timed schedule when you take this online, which means you need to move at the pace set forth for you. It's not too hard and there is usually a decent curve, but the content is specific enough that you do need to study, just because of how precise it matches the online lectures. Not too challenging, but very time-consuming.
Dr. Eaton is an outstanding Professor who truly cares about all of his students. There are four exams, one paper, a simulation project, and extra credit points. The tests are tricky, but not difficult. In other words, you have to study. Material is presented through PowerPoint lecture slides. Be sure to follow the study guides!!
Lectures were straight forward and easy to follow. Papers were also well defined. The tests which are the majority of your grade were incredibly difficult. I am normally a straight A student but found the questions confusing and the study guide useless.
Eaton is a pretty cool dude. His class consisted of heavy lecturing, 3 exams and 2 fairly simple papers. His lectures are not boring, he's actually a pretty funny guy. I enjoyed this class. It says the book is mandatory but the lectures cover everything, don't waste your money. Eaton grades on a curve when needed and he cares about your success.
Dr. Eaton has put together a really great class. There are several hours worth of lecture each week, but they are broken into manageable chunks. You will be tested on the book, and lecture, so you have to read and watch all of it. Only grade was 3 exams and 2 small papers. Was very willing to work with outside issues. Would recomend.
Eaton is a great choice for MKT 300. His exams pretty much involve memorization so if you can do that, you will do fine. He gives you the option of earning 30 extra credit points, so definitely take advantage. The simulation is a big part of the class, so if you are struggling go to his office and he will help you!! Do the paper as you go.
Prof. Eaton is one of the best Marketing teachers at ASU. He truly care about his students. He gives extra credit and rounds up every single test. The class is not hard at all, all you have to do is read the slides and take good notes. After the first half of the semester you have to do a simulation with a paper, easy as well. Take him for MKT300.
This was one of the most enjoyable classes that I have taken at ASU. Great lectures that are worth going to and you actually learn a lot. Important to really study the powerpoints if you want to do well on the tests.
Eaton seems like a good guy but his class reminds me of the impractical jokers episode where Murr lectures a class and says a bunch of random definitions that don't make any sense. That's what this class feels like and it makes the tests very confusing. Sign up for the extra credit surveys ASAP cause you'll need it
He honestly seems like he would be a cool teacher in person, but online his teaching seems lazy. He gives you powerpoints to look at and then tests you. There is no homework, so if you're good with memorizing, you'll probably do okay in this class. On the other hand, if you're looking for a class where you actually LEARN something, don't take him.
Your grade depends almost entirely on your ability to remember non-sensical definitions with little to no context on lockdown browser exams. You do an online simulation and won't get help from him if you are confused or struggling. Essentially the only remotely teacher type thing he actually does is decide how to minimally curve tests
Dr. Eaton was a great professor for marketing online. The online lectures were organized and it was clear he's been doing this for awhile - in the good way. He is always offering to help you. Even though it's an online class, he was able to be personable.
When he says at the beginning of each chapter "This is what you need to know for the exam" he is not lying. It's word-for-word what you need to know. I studied what he said to study on the first slide of each chapter and got an A+ in the class. Simulation is fun too, don't think too hard about it though.
He just seems like the nicest guy. He's just always so kind and respectful in any sort of communication you have with him. Taking this online, and even in his lectures he just seems so nice and funny. so far so good. you just listen to online lectures and take notes
Awesome guy who responds to emails very quickly. Allows a second device for RPnow tests (Ex: Onenote notes). 3 exams at 300 points each. Two 5-page writing assignments for 50 points each. Very entertaining lectures. Only used book for essays. 75 min tests. Study your notes from the powerpoints and you will get an A. Awesome guy!
Great instructor, flexible, approachable, easy going but professional. Your grade will reflect your effort. Dr. Eaton, if you are reading this I just wanted to let you know there's a party at the Moon Towers this weekend. Hope to see you there.
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Eaton's marketing class is really straight forward. The exams are easy with minimal studying required. He also provides helpful study guides. He makes a lot of little jokes in lecture that makes the class a lot better. If you ever need to contact him he's fast to respond and super friendly.
HE IS AN AMAZING PROFESSOR, I TOOK HIM ONLINE THIS PASS SEMESTER. HIS DOORS ARE ALWAYS OPEN AND HE IS EXTREMELY HELPFUL WHEN YOU DO MEET WITH HIM TO REVIEW TESTS OR JUST NEED HELP.
Dr. Eaton is THE BEST-- THE BEST!! I highly recommend in person class for the full experience. 30 points extra credit offered. The material he teaches is information you need & lucky for us, the lectures are always entertaining. Show up & learn! Study his PowerPoints, take 4 exams, perform well on sim & sim paper. He wants the students to succeed!!
Go to lecture for missing words from power-points. Tests are not terribly hard but I am not the best test taker. 4 exams. Then a simulation & paper. Get ahead on the paper/do as go. ASK/EMAIL Eaton for help. Walked me through the simulation & gives good guidance. Nice guy and willing to help. DO THE EXTRA CREDIT you will not regret it.
I never give a rating but after his last lecture, I actually googled to find more about him. His online course has been nearly perfected and even though all I heard was his voice in the lecture you really felt that he tried his hardest to make them engaging as humanly possible.
This class is not hard, but it IS a lot of work if you take detailed notes on the lecture like I did. Taking these notes and going through the study guide before the test made exams SUPER easy. The simulation paper is pretty brutal (20 pages), so write as you do the assignment. So much extra credit! He is very quick with communication and is nice!!
I took online MKT 300 Session A (accelerated). You definitely had to study for this class but I wound up getting a high A in the class. The tests seem hard when you take them but he curves them up a lot. The simulation was fun and not very hard. He responds to emails really well and likes to give a lot of extra credit opportunities.
I think Eaton is a great professor. However, this class is pure lecture and tough, you better hope to god your notes are good. You better have the PowerPoint slides with you at lecture! Seems easy but not really, hell get you on the exams so beware. Read everything for the simulation. If youre not good at lecture learning, be careful.
Eaton is a smart and respectable guy, but his lectures are so boring and attendance is not mandatory, so it is hard to find the motivation to get to class. Tests are semi-easy if you go to class and pay attention. He gives so much extra credit, so it helps your grade a lot.
You can tell he really cares about his students and their success even if you're taking an online class and he doesn't even know you. He responds to emails quickly and answers questions thoroughly. Overall, probably the best online professor I've had so far.
The professor is so nice and replies your questions very quickly. He very cares about you can learn something from his class, and the Marketplace live was very interesting and let me think a lot of it. A lot of bonus points, total 3 exams, and a sim paper. Very easy A.
Really cares about your success. Book was not necessary. Study terms very hard for exams, as that's the focal point of all the tests. Simulation game was fun, but the paper is extremely long, so start early. Tons of extra credit given, definitely wants people to do well. I took a session A so it was very quick, take if you have the time for it.
He gave us all class materials as powerpoint on bb and all questions on exam were from these slides. There are some blanks on slides, so you'd better to come and fill these blanks. However you can find them from quizlet or something else. Many extra points and exam isn't so difficult. His lecture is quiet fun and worth to listen cuz you can laugh.
Definitely my favorite professor so far in WPC. The guy is very knowledgeable about what he teaches and wants students to succeed. Going to class isnt necessary but it certainly helps when taking his exams.
Class was easy A, but you have to take notes on his lectures because they disappear after each module. Eaton uses real world examples that are helpful and I learned a lot from his class that I took with me. If you need help studying check out quizlet or chegg because there's tons of his material online. Exams are challenging.
Luckily there wasn't any homework given it was a 6 wk course. That being said the tests were somewhat hard because of the amount of work we had to cover in a short amount of time. Saving the pdf's of the lectures saved me, and write write write as you do the simulation! Don't underestimate the simulation, thought i'd ace it but my grade... LOL
Not a bad class and fair grader. However if you are taking the online class it might be highly beneficial to buy the book. I didn't buy it and regret it. His exams become extremely conceptual and without any depth given, which the slides don't really give, I probably won't be getting my A. I imagine a B+ or A- is going to be my final grade.
The structure of this course is what makes it work, as I believe I've truly been given a good look into the Marketing world. You actually have to watch the videos, take notes, and do actual assignments, so you really learn- vs just coursehero'ing everything in other classes. Great lectures (entertaining and funny). My favorite ASU Prof- take him
I really struggled with his tests and did not do too well on them. He goes into the most specific details for the tests and I even took notes on every module. So the tests are crazy difficult and he only gives a few assignments so if you do bad on even one it will drop your grade like crazy.
Dr. Eaton is by far the best professor I have ever had. He is extremely reasonable and genuinely cares that you do well in his class. You can get thirty points of extra credit if you take full advantage of each session offered which helps push you towards a higher grade. Take his class!
Your grade in MKT 300 online is completely dependent on three, fifty-question multiple choice exams as well as a business simulation experience where you make your own business and write about it in a 10+ page essay. Your sole study resource are lectures with commentary. I found the course uninteresting and felt disconnected from the professor.
His tests are way too hard and they don't even come from the book. Usually his exams come from lectures. His exams are on quizlet but they are timed. Your grade is just on 3 exams and 2 papers.
Only two assignments which were long but easy. Tests are ok with a lot of information but you can find it all in his lectures.
Professor John Eaton is fantastic to work with, and he will help you along the way. His lectures are informational and fun. To pass this class, you must be disciplined and prepared to put the work in. There is a lot of reading and the exams will be challenging, but very informative. I now have a higher appreciation for marketing concepts.
Speaks quietly/quickly/monotone but pay attention, he gives tons of exam hints during lecture. No HW, just exams & simulation, can sign up for marketing studies for extra credit. Exams are multiple-choice, easy if you have studied & paid attention to his hints. He says words left blank on slides aren't important - that's a lie, write them down!
Overall, I enjoyed this class. I had a rough start, I got Ds on the first two exams and didn't know what I was doing wrong. I went to office hours and he tells you exactly how he writes his tests. That really helped a ton because I got an A on the third exam! Definitely go to office hours if you're having trouble. He's approachable!
The class is not difficult but workload may seem a lot if you take session A since there are many videos to watch and they can't be sped up. There is a simulation game that you need to play and write a 11 page paper afterward. Few exams that have curveballs sometimes. Overall not too difficult of a class and professor is responsive.
Not too difficult. Need to show up to class to fill in the blanks for the power point. The simulation and paper are a bit of a hassle, but he doesn't grade them too tough as long as you reach the page minimum. A lot of extra credit available and each test is curved.
Took MKT 300 Session A online and I got an A+. Just follow the study guide he posts and the only content is the module where he lectures, and they're mostly 8-14 minutes per lesson, some are longer though. Just put in some time, the exams are curved and if you have questions, he is good at responding to emails.
A great professor, very caring, helpful and attentive. I'll take him again any chance I can. Loved the Dad jokes in his lectures.
Even though I only took his online class, I actually watched his lectures because they were really funny and gave a lot more in-depth insight than just taking notes from the slides. He also curves on exams! But the simulation could be tricky, so make sure to read announcements: he tells you everything you need to do in it on there.
Professor is geared toward students understanding the concept of things and not just the definition. Watch the lectures and take notes, use the study guides he provides as guidance! Exams are difficult but he grades on a curve (don't take that for granted). He responds quickly to students. The writing assignments were fun! GOOD LUCK
The BEST professor I have ever taken. His online lectures were so pleasant and funny to listen to. He made everything so easy to understand. The exams were difficult but he curved them and gave a lot of extra credit opportunities. I wish I could take him for every single class in the future!
Awesome lecturer, probably one of the best I've had. He does a fantastic job of teaching the content and he seriously cares about teaching. Tests are curved and extra credit is plentiful!
Good professor, easy class. You can find the informaton for his slides and exams on Quizlet. Easy A
The class was not that bad. All of his exams are based off his fill in the blank slides. He post the study guide at the beginning of every chapter. Tons of extra credit. Take the class if you want an A
One of the best college professors I've had. His lectures are fun, easy, and relatable, and he's very approachable and willing to help. There are few assignments, so you're not wasting your time on busy work. The exams are easy as long as you complete the study guides, plus he offers extra credit. I had a wonderful experience with this professor!
Definitely one of the best teachers I have had at ASU and not at ASU. Good lectures, extremely person, comprehensive responses to email questions. Definitely an excellent professor, and gives big online classes a small, in-person class level of interaction with professor.
Lectures had some funny jokes and were very helpful for exam preparation. Exams were straightforward with no surprises. Professor responds quickly to emails, and seems to care a lot about student success. The simulation is quite informative, and there isn't an overload of work. Was quite a pleasant and smooth class!
I took Prof. Eaton class online this summer and it was great! The 1st module is hard but only cause there's so much information on it, the rest gets easier. He throws dad jokes in his lecture. He gives you a study guide for each exam, definitely use that. Overall he was a nice guy and I would take his class again.
Really wants his students to succeed. He responds very quickly to emails. Open note and open book exams but they are a bit difficult! He curves exams depending on the grade, overall a great guy!
I took this as an online summer class. This class is test heavy (30% each test), and learning is done with online lectures no textbook needed. Take good notes and you'll do well on the tests, his test questions are very fair. Write your paper as you go through the simulation so you can include details. Responds to emails very quickly. Overall 10/10
His lectures are very interesting and you can see how passionate he is about Marketing! He is an amazing professor and really cares about his students. He really wants to see his student succeed and always has office hours to help you with the material. I 100% recommend taking him for MKT!
Very caring, funny, and engaging. Organized and clear lectures. 4 exams and a super fun marketing simulation. Uses lots of real-life examples. Plenty of extra credit. Available outside of the classroom. Textbook is supplemental, NOT required. Doesn't take attendance, but highly recommend going. All the info on exams is in lecture. Take this prof!
Marketing major or not; take him! He made classes fun, there is no textbook, and exams were very simple. You do actually learn a lot without even realizing it.
He's a great professor! It's a fair amount of busy work, but shouldn't be difficult to pass. It's open book open note open internet exams, so I just filled the answers to the study guide he provides and that made it pretty easy to succeed. Definitely recommend.
This class should be an easy A as long as your read the chapters & watch the lectures. Your grade is based on your scores from three exams. Yes, the exam are open note & open book, but he doesn't give a lot of time so you need to know the material, you can't look-up the answer for every question. He truly wants whats best for his students.
An incredible professor. He's extremely passionate about the class and his students, and he actually encourages you to reach out to him via email. He made the class really enjoyable and interesting. 3 exams (open note/open book) and 2 written assignments. Tons of extra credit available. Do the work and study/write notes for exams and you'll do fine
A fun professor to take. His online lecture videos are entertaining; I love his jokes! He really does a great job of explaining concepts and giving real-world examples. There is a TON of extra credit, so you should go for it. The marketing simulation was very interesting and fun. 3 exams (closed notes/book), one paper, and the simulation.
Professor Eaton is by far one of the very few professors who have master the art of giving PowerPoint presentations. Most of his exams are not textbook-based, rather lecture-based, so you better take the time to listen to his lectures and take notes. I would love to take another course with Professor Eaton!
Absolutely loved taking this class. He is completely invested in his students both learning and passing his class. His notes are very important so invest your time into the lectures. There are two writing assignments with clear directions and he isn't picky about structure. You actually learn the content and you may even enjoy it. Would take again
John Eaton is AMAZING! I took him online for Session A and I loved it! His class is very simple, 3 exams, 2 essays. Although you'd might get scared of failing one he makes sure you know everything on the test! The lectures were soooo great fully understanding and comparing everything with our daily life and gives hints on some exam stuff, AMAZING!
Eaton is great but his marketing simulation is garbage
By far one of my favorite professors in my college career. He's funny and is clearly very passionate. If you are taking MKT 300 then the obvious choice is Eaton!
One of the best business professors. Actually passionate about teaching and about applying marketing to real world concepts. Tons of real life examples from videos and articles he just read, and he is also hilarious with his in-class jokes. His classes are really engaging and his exams reflect what he talked about in class. Highly recommend!
If you go to class and study the power points, you'll get an A+. The Simulator starts off difficult, but he'll give you solid advice to help you through it. Most of the material for his exams/lectures can be found online. It's a good idea to go to class though because he goes more in depth on the power point topics. He curves exams too.
One of the best and friendliest
I enjoyed the marketing simulation and his class overall was easy. Just study his powerpoints and take a couple notes in class, and you will get an A+. Very personable and eager to help you on your professional journey if you meet with him in office hours. Take advantage of his extra credit, and it should be a good semester with him.
Study guide is pretty broad so it does not make it very easy on exam. Cant use notes. Some extra credit but class is difficult.
Prof Eaton was a great professor. He gave you all the materials you needed to succeed, you just have to put in a little time before each exam to study the material, as his exams could get pretty specific. No homework assignments, just an online simulator that you'll do once a week for the last half of the course. Take advantage of the extra credit.
Great professor, super responsive when you have a question/issue. Grading includes a few written assignments and three exams. The exam questions come from the lectures, and a study guide is provided. Textbook rarely used. Multiple extra credit opportunities.
AMAZING!!! Take Professor Eaton you will not regret it! He is one of the nicest teachers I've had at ASU. His lectures are time-consuming but VERY interesting, relatable to real-life, and helpful on exams. He also provides a study guide which is very useful and worth your time. He is truly a caring person who wants you to succeed!! Fantastic!
If you don't take Professor Eaton during your time at ASU, I'm sorry you missed the experience. He is an absolutely excellent professor. Every aspect of his class and lectures are well thought out and he is obviously extremely knowledgeable about Marketing. Plus his examples in his lectures are really great.
Relatively easy class as long as you pay attention to the lectures and to the materials listed in the study guides for the exams. Exams are curved to an 80% so getting a good exam score shouldn't be too hard. He gives away A LOT of extra credit. Make sure to do those. The marketing simulation is also crucial to your grade so perform well on it.
Seriously one of the best online class experiences I've had. Dr. Eaton provides great feedback and is super-responsive. Made me wish I'd majored in marketing!
Loved this class!! This was the only class I looked forward to going to on campus. His lectures use real-life examples so the material isn't too hard to comprehend and he is SO FUNNY! You can earn a lot of extra credit through the research lab, but your grade is based on 4 tests, a marketing simulation, and a paper on the simulation.
Dr. Eaton is a great choice. He gives a ton of extra credit to buffer your grade and gives study guides that are extremely helpful for his 4 exams so make sure to use them. He assigns a marketing simulation halfway through but gives clear directions and tons of hints along the way. He uses great and relevant examples to keep things interesting.
Eaton is the funniest teacher I've had and teaches in a way that is engaging. Tests were easy if you attend class and took decent enough notes. The second half of semester there's a marketing simulation (then write paper on it) which seems scary, but is easy once you get the hang of it. He's one of the good ones that you'll remember fondly.
I loved taking Dr. Eaton for MKT 300. Very caring individual. He always made himself available for his students and wanted to assist in their learning. The tests are the slides (follow his study guide), the MKT simulation isn't too difficult but I recommend meeting with him to make sure you are on the right track. The paper isn't bad either.
really cares about student success. gives 30 its extra credit for participating in studies that goes a long way. test heavy. marketing simulation is fun and really tests your understanding of course concepts. TAKE HIS COURSE
I just came here to say Dr. Eaton made an online class feel personal and rewarding. Truly an amazing guy. 10/10 recommend.
Legitimately amazing professor. It's a shame this whole situation came up because his classes were a highlight of my week. He does a great job at keeping students engaged and cares about students learning the whole time. Four exams and a paper, along with a marketing simulation, which is awesome. Highly recommend.
don't take his class for your own sake!!! His materials are helpless and super boring! He gives you 75 minutes to take 50 question on exams and you can only do each one one time than pass it! Never going to have a practice exam or example. Please, don't take it, so boring and diffcult! 3 exams contain more than 90 percentage of your grade.
Is a very nice professor but the class is very difficult due to the tests. Issues a study guide that is so broad that you may as well look over all the material. There is no notes or material during test.
Easily one of the best professors at ASU. Truly cares about the student. I highly recommend you take his classes.
Best professor ever! Gives you A TON of extra credit and the tests are 100% based on lectures so if you don't do well in his class you have to blame yourself. He is really funny too.
I love this professor! Great lectures with many real world examples to help you understand the material. He gives a lot of extra credit opportunities which definitely help with your grade. He also responds to emails fast. Definitely recommend this professor
Eaton's lecture videos (online course) are very entertaining and informational. Although overall not a bad professor, Eaton's tests are difficult and you have to review a lot prior to taking them. I did study a lot and somehow managed to get an average grade of a C on them (3 total). Additionally, there is an online marketing simulation throughout.
Dr. Eaton's lectures drop a bunch of hints in regards to what will be on the Test. Keep in mind the 3 test absolutely make or break your grade in this class. Pay attention to them and take good notes for your proctored exam (worddocs allowed). Thankfully his test questions are on content discussed. There is a bunch of extra credit. Take advantage!
Dr. Eaton is a phenomenal! His entire class is based of his lectures - no book. His gives the best lectures out of any professor I have ever had. He writes his exams to correspond with his lectures. Class was three open note exams and two papers. The papers, he tells you exactly what he wants in them. You will not regret taking Dr. Eaton's class.
literally show up and you will pass 100% Theres no book so you really have to show up, he will tell you exactly what to study for. Only thing is he talks too much.
I loved Prof Eaton's lectures. I felt like I was listening to an audio book because his voice is so soothing. Very engaging lectures too. I never felt the urge to watch them at 2x speed. A lot of extra credit opportunities and open note exams. No textbook. Only criticism is he locks the lectures once the exams open for some reason. Download them.
John Eaton is literally the best professor I've ever had. He genuinely cares about his students and is so passionate about Marketing. He goes out of his way to help you if you're falling behind. He is very lecture heavy, so make sure you attend them! He makes learning entertaining and fun though. You will not be bored in his class.
Eaton is extremely funny and knows what he is talking about. I do not recommend taking this class an an A session, or online. Take this as a C session, in person and you will do just fine. Tests are difficult on a lockdown browser with no open notes. Simulation is also extremely confusing and worth a good chunk of your grade
If you are struggling with anything, especially the Simulation game, I would definitely schedule office hours and he will step by step help you. Cares for his students and tells you what to study for exams! I took MKT300 as a session A and although it is fast paced it is manageable! Also offers a lot of extra credit for doing studies through ASU!
Eaton's A session class is great if you have interest in Marketing. The simulation is fun and you'll do fine if you follow his tips. Dr. Eaton is funny, understanding, and invested in your success in the course. Exams can be challenging but there are no surprises. Curves to 80% average. Highly recommend MKT300 with Eaton, either A or C session.
Professor Eaton made an amazing class. The videos and playposit videos are all his own creation and the material is directly related to the tests. The exams are open notes so make sure you take good ones and you'll be more than fine.
I really liked this class. The only thing that made it a little inconvenient was the proctored tests. They are open note but some people live with a lot of dogs that bark a lot. His lectures are really interesting, he knows the topic and is interested in the success of his students. He curves the exams so average is above 80 and offers extra credit
Dr. Eaton is such a good prof! No homework, just 4 EASY exams (and I'm usually horrible at tests) and a super fun marketing simulation game at the end that you play and write a little paper about. His lectures are interesting and I've really enjoyed the class! Really easy class and great guy, highly recommend :)
Straightforward with his lectures and always tries to provide examples to help you understand concepts and how they apply to the real world. Exams can be somewhat challenging but he tells you exactly what to study for on the study guides so if you fail it's your own fault. The class also has a sim but it's pretty fun and not too difficult at all.
I took MKT 300 online. There isn't a textbook, so all the information you need to take the exams comes from the lectures. . The entire grade for the class comes from exam scores and a marketing simulation, so studying for the exams is critical. He does a great job of explaining the material and is pretty funny. Great professor! Highly recommend.
John is awesome. If you can get a chance to talk to him outside of class, do it. Great guy, great professor. The class is not a walk in the park, and you will have to put the work in. However, his class is packed with substance.
Pay attention to lecture, no homework, no surprize quizzes, you will pass. Professor Eaton is incredibly supportive in class and via office hours. There's a simulation project that is super interest and straight forward, just listen to his instructions and you can't fail the class. It takes effort to fail this class.
Eatons a really nice guy and the class isnt too difficult. Even though attendance isnt mandatory his lectures are the only way you get info. He posts the PowerPoints on canvas but deletes key words so people dont skip class. Makes them pretty much useless for studying. As long as you go to class and take at least some noted you should be fine
Great teacher, even better human being. His in-person class became online but it was still a rewarding class. Go to class ( or at least, listen to his lectures later) because that's how you pass the class. He is super accessible and responsive on email and is just happy and willingly to help! Take this class seriously and your test score will show.
One of the best professors I've ever had. Truly someone who cares about student's success and will do so much to help each individual student do as well as they can. Make sure you take notes and study, the tests are definitely similar to class however they are more difficult than you'd anticipate. Simulation was super fun and informational. A+ prof
Eaton is the best professor I've had at ASU. His lectures were interesting and he was very communicative. I took his session A so the work was condensed but not overwhelming. The homework was a marketing simulation and the tests were very straightforward. The biggest thing was the simulation paper but write a page or two each week and you're good.
LOVE HIM! TOP 3 IN ALL ASU! Lectures are interesting & entertaining. Lots of real world examples to help remember for exam. Exams were hard for me, even with a lot of studying. No homework. A FUN Mkt Simulation towards end of class with a 10 pg paper. Easy, fun, hands on & "stimulating". Always accessible with email & zooms. Great guy, take him!
My favorite professor and class by far. He talks A LOT, even himself says that. He will repeat important information 5 times so you won't forget. Attendance is not mandatory but you will need to go to the class to take note, fill out the blanks on PPT. PowerPoint slide is your bible for the test. Make sure you memorize every slide and follow instru
Favorite professor I had this semester. He's funny, witty, keeps the class engaging when it was 100% on zoom. 4 tests (just know the slides), 1 simulation (not hard, a little fun), 1 paper explaining the simulation (not hard). 3%-4% points of extra credit possible added on to final grade. Will make a time to meet with everyone... he cares a lot!!
Course is heavily exam based which will affect your grade. The only homework is the continuous online simulation & final paper due at the end. Can't use notes on exams, you are expected to memorize slides. He does round class average to 80% on exams & offered 44 points worth of extra credit which could save your grade if you don't do well on exams.
I learned a lot from this class, Eaton gave very good and detailed lectures. Exams are worth most of your grade, make sure you study and know your material, they can be challenging. There is a simulation and corresponding paper too, keep detailed notes on your simulation so you can easily ace your paper. EC is available which can help your grade.
No pop quizzes, grade is based off exams. Lectures are interesting and you get a new perspective on marketing. Highly recommend this professor! Dr. Eaton really cares about your success, office hours and email are always available to students. No need to buy textbook, Exams are all based off his lectures, just take notes and attend lecture.
GO TO HIS LECTURES. His lectures are what is on the EXAMS. Do not take it lightly, his exams are Hard. BUT he is a Great Teacher. Enthusiastic, Caring, Accessible Easily and responds quickly. Funny Dad Jokes. The Simulation was FUN! Do write your paper as YOU DO IT, This will make it so much EASIER on you. MUST TAKE PROFESSOR, my Top 3 at ASU
He was an amazing professor, great energy, I loved watching his lectures. I definitely slacked off, did everything at the last possible minute, and didn't prepare for any exams, hence my barely passing score, but with slightly above average effort, this should be an easy class for you.
This class points was based off of 4 exams and 2 projects that were super easy. He makes everything real-life relatable, such as open book exams. just watch the videos and answer the questions on the study guide and it is an easy A for every test. The footage was about 3 hours every 2 weeks for the 7 week course. NOT THAT HARD TO DO! Genuine guy.
By far one of the best professors ive had so far! His lectures make you want to listen because of his funny side comments and real world examples/experiences. Highly recommend you wont regret it!
Great professor, echo what everyone else says. Lecture videos are done by him, they're clear and relevant with a touch of humor. Class is exam heavy, but they're open note and he grades on a curve. Lots of extra credit options. Take this professor's classes!
I love Professor Eaton, hands down the best professor and best class I have taken at ASU. He truly cares about his students receiving a good grade, but it's not an easy A class. Make sure you watch all the lectures because everything said in them is exactly what's on the exams. The marketing simulation is actually fun and you will learn a lot!
Dr. Eaton is one of a kind. He's available for students and enjoys helping. He creates his own content and provides relatable examples through PowerPoint lectures. He has a down-to-earth personality and is really enjoyable to listen to. This was my favorite class. The tests are open note, but tough. I suggest creating searchable notes.
Dr. Eaton is an asset to ASU and if youre fortunate enough to take a class with him, you will come away with life experience as well as course education. Put in the time and you will get a good grade. Slack off and youll unfortunately get the deserved grade. Dr. Eaton is there for you. Hell bend over backwards to help you if you have trouble. A+
Online class so there were no live lectures. His powerpoints and video lectures were nicely structured and easy to understand. Hes also pretty funny. The tests were easy if you use the study guide. The simulation was fun and the reflection paper isnt too bad if you write it as you go. Take this class if you have the chance!
He knows how to catch the attention of his younger audience, and his lectures are really easy to follow and learn. His exams are really easy as long as you understand what he's teaching you, and he always encourages people to ask questions. Eaton truly structures his class so that if you go to class and absorb what he says, you will get an A.
Great teacher, marketing simulation is cool. I got a C because he doesn't allow notes or open book on his exams. If you study, you should be good.
Extreme rambler. Gets way down in the weeds with his analogies and abstractions. I have no idea what he is talking about most of the time.
Dr. Eaton is a super friendly and down to earth professor. Your grade is based off of 4 exams (all non-cumulative), and a marketing simulation that you will write a paper on as you go. No textbook but you have to show up for class to get the notes. Study for the tests as the weeks go by and you'll be fine. Overall, great class.
Not exactly an easy class but the exams are open note which I suggest studying a little before taking the exam because if not youll be flipping through way too many pages. Very good professor!
MAN, THIS GUY KNOWS HOW TO TEACH. All around awesome guy. He puts up with a lot tbh, and handles it well. He makes every lecture entertaining and while the simulation can be a bit tricky, he gives plenty of hints to help out with it. Just study the slides and you'll be good for the exams, and understand the bigger concepts too.
Only issue with Eaton is him rambling and "dadsplainning" on Zoom lectures. Overall, I feel like it would've been a better experience had we been in person but his class wasn't too much of a challenge. Just make sure to study before every exam, as he doesn't drop any of them, nor does he offer any type of quizzes or assignments to make the grade.
Eaton is a great professor! He knows so much & knows exactly how to teach it. He explains everything you need to know. Graded on 4 exams, simulation, & simulation paper. Go to class, read your notes, and you will do well! He is always willing to help and is a great guy. I would absolutely take him again! Offers extra credit!!
Best professor I've ever had. He combines the perfect levels of informational content, examples, and witty humor. I would watch most of his lectures if they were on youtube so the fact that I get credit for this is a bonus. 4 tests (all based entirely on the lectures, open notes) and 2 papers.
Very easy class! Just watch the lectures, type out your notes in a document, and you can use them fir the tests! We had 4 tests and 2 papers for our grades. He has study guides for each test that follow along with all the lectures. He makes his lectures relatable, funny, and easy to understand. Highly recommend!
Loved this online class! Course was easily laid out & you know exactly what is needed of you to succeed. We had 4 tests, 2 writing assignments, & tons of extra credit opportunities. Do the study guide & you're guaranteed to pass his tests. He made marketing interesting, easy to understand, & fun to learn. Take him, you won't regret it.
Professor Eaton is the best professor I've had at ASU. The course was laid out perfectly, I knew what I needed to do and how to do it at all times. For exams, watch the lectures and know the study and you'll get an A. He posts announcements giving updates and advice/ helpful hints very often. Do yourself a favor and take him, you won't regret it!
Prof. Eaton cares a lot about the subject that hes teaching. The lectures, though sometimes long & overwhelming, are super informative and he keeps things interesting with tags of meaningful (yet funny) information. Extra credit is a must! Classwork is beyond doable, you just have to focus up.
Great professor, the best at ASU thus far. Encouraging. Great lectures. As long as you listen to them you will do well in the course.
Loved his class, you won't regret taking it with Prof. Eaton! He tells you exactly what you need to know/don't need to know for exams. There are 4 exams and 2 written assignments. There are extra credit opportunities, so getting an A is really not difficult. He allows you to use notes on the exams and grades on a curve.
Do not take anyone else but Eaton. His lectures are are intriguing, and he has some sense of humor he puts into it. Take this class in-person, you will learn a lot more. If you go to class, you will excel on the exams.
Grade almost entirely dependent on 4 exams. Study guides are useless as questions come up on material that wasn't in the guide. Talks at nauseum about nothing and his own past but the slides have fill in the blank so go to class. Rest is a simulation that puts your grade in the hands of a website algorithm so take at your own risk.
Great prof! Go to class to get the powerpoint and you will do well! He is very clear as to what is on the test and is willing to work with you. If you reach out he will help! Really cares about his students. I recommend taking him for MKT 300
this class was hard. there are 4 exams based on slides from 3-4 chapters that are 40-30 slides each with 5-6 definitions then you are to remember all of them to be tested on 40 questions for the exam which was very hard. The simulation was fun tho. I ended up doing all the extra credit and still had a b- because of how poorly I did on the exams.
Great lectures, great professor. He really simplified things down for us to understand. Everything is layout clearly. Do the study guide he provided, they will help. Tests are closed notes. We have the marketing simulation that are due every week and with written report. I didn't buy any textbook for he class. Small extra credit opportunity.
Professor Eaton is very good at lecturing and is enjoyable to have as a professor! He is very passionate about the class and his students. I would recommend taking him for anyone who is needing a marketing credit. He is easy to connect with and the simulation is very helpful and fun, although it does take a lot of time and work to do well.
This class is pretty tedious, but if you put a medium amount of effort into the class you should get an A or B. Class does not really help with learning the material. Honestly you could dip the whole semester and just quizlet the slides. Although his tests and simulation paper are laborious, he curves the héll out of them so it works out in the end
Dr. Eaton is AMAZING. CHOOSE HIM!! He is incredibly knowledgeable about the subject, answers emails within an hour or two, just overall a great guy. Course is based around 4 exams, a marketing simulation, and essay. Lots of lectures, but make sure to watch them to perform well on exams. MAKE SURE TO READ HIS ANNOUNCEMENTS! Extra credit is available
I am in the second semester of my junior year and I have NEVER had such a caring professor before. He genuinely looks to help students. Reach out to him if you need help and he's there. Grade based on a simulation, a paper with it (really easy if you do it throughout the semester), and four exams. Lots of extra credit offered. Highly recommend him.
Prof Eaton laid out the icourse very well. Every week we had a simulation decision due which correlated with the paper due at the end of the semester (definitely write it as you go). We had 4 exams and they all relied heavily on the exams so watch all the videos!! He was an amazing prof tho and really explained everything, definitely recommend!!
Great guy, however, the exams are extremely difficult to comprehend, and worth 80% of the grade. Prof. Eaton emphasizes not just memorizing the material but actually learning it however the only material outside of class he gives us is just the slides with missing words to them. Very hard class for no reason
If you need to take MKT 300, this is your class! Professor Eaton was extremely understanding of my work schedule. Tests are open book and he provides a study guide for exactly all of the information you need. He is a fair grader and provides tons of extra credit. Once again, if you need to take MKT 300, take Prof. Eaton.
One of the best professors I have ever had. He made it a point to learn my name and chat with me every so often. Lectures are well-structured and easy to follow; going to class is important to understand the material thoroughly. He is very helpful outside of class and wants nothing but success for his students.
Took MKT as a session A and it is very fast and a lot of material in the few weeks and the class is time consuming. His test material comes straight from the study guide and the online lecture videos if you study put the effort you can get an A in the course. Offers extra credit and his lectures are easy to understand. Simulation is time consuming.
Dr. Eaton is hands down the best professor I've had thus far at ASU. His class is taught exclusively by lectures (recommend taking notes during lectures) and your grade is based solely off 4 tests as well as 2 papers. He's very friendly, knowledgeable, and communicative throughout the course. There are ~50 extra credit point opportunities as well.
Professor Eaton is by far the best professor I've had in my time at ASU. Class structure is clear and easy to follow, tests are open note, only 2 essay assignments (5-6 pages), and tons of extra credit opportunity. The lectures are not boring; also broken up into shorter clips (10-20 minutes) rather than a 2 hour video, which I really liked.
I thought the simulation was pretty neat and it boosted. Plus it helped me apply what I learned. He provided very helpful study guides (they helped tremendously). Gives extra credit and the videos were split into little parts. Beware though that the icourse uses honorlock and not respondus. It's more annoying and invasive and I wished he changed.
Lots of extra credit opportunities. So much you have to memorize. Why not just teach students the most important things that they will need/use after they graduate. Exams are proctored and timed. I never had enough time to finish my tests (at least open notes). Most classes at ASU are like that, 60-65 minutes for 50 questions. So ridiculous!
Eaton is a great dude, so engaging & funny. Has really good, fun examples included into the presentations which helps you remember. Exams can be tough if you didn't catch it the first time, but are pretty easy to study for. Project towards the end that is not super related to what we learn & very much a learn along thing. Q's on exam from lecture!
Makes you do an online Stimulation game and it is difficult. Exams are very difficult, he wants you to apply examples to the definitions. Much material to remember and no notes are allowed. Paper due at the end and offers extra credit.
Great prof! I took his session A MKT300 iCourse and never felt like there was too much work. 3 exams (HonorLock), marketing simulation due every week, marketing simulation essay, and so much extra credit!! Lecture videos are the key to doing well on exams. Very concise and easy to understand. He gives a bunch of hints for the marketing simulation.
Professor Eaton is the BEST!!! I hate walking to most classes but I always came early to his lectures. He doesn't waste your time and tells you exactly what will be on the test. If you give this class your best try, you will get an A. After so many bad professors, Eaton gave me hope that ASU has some potential.
Very nice prof that will try to help you do your best. Simulation due every week and LONG paper due at the end of the semester... somewhat unfair grading for the simulation. Tests are AWFUL. He doesn't give sufficient amount of notes or time to prepare for the tests, no notes allowed, tests are based off "real" examples rather than videos watched.
Im sure that Professor Eaton is a nice guy. If you plan on MKT 300 being easy it is not, especially the session A online course. If you have a busy schedule make sure to account for this class. Very confused how the subject of marketing could be as complex as the tests are. Did average on every test and scraped by with a C.
This was probably the best iCourse I have taken for my core business classes. Eaton seems to genuinely care about his students and makes the content as interesting as physically possible (watching the vids on 2x speed helped lol). Tough class but a fair grader; gave us study guides for each test that clearly outlined what we needed to know.
Absolute stellar professor. The class was difficult, however, he provided tips and announcements in Canvas that made the class completely clear. Absolutely incredible course if you want to learn actual, valid business skills. Tough exams, but doable. Different than any class I've taken, with a simulation to work through instead of a textbook.
Professor Eaton has by far been the best professor I've ever had. You can tell that he genuinely cares about his students. He really emphasizes understanding and connecting the material over just memorizing the terms. There is a lot of extra credit opportunities (50 points for session A iCourse), and he answers any and all questions you have.
Favorite professor ever. Genuinely cares for his students and wants you to succeed. Responds to emails quickly and is super helpful if you take the time to go to office hours. Grade is almost entirely based off the exams but if you show up to class and spend the time studying you'll do just fine. I wish I could have him teach all my courses.
Absolutely the best teacher I have ever had at ASU, wish he taught all of my classes. Lectures are entertaining and relatively interesting. LOTS of extra credit opportunities. Tests are a majority of the grade but they are not too difficult. Simulation is interesting but the paper is annoying and takes quite awhile, besides that there is no HW.
This professor delivers an engaging and structured marketing class. Although attendance is not mandatory, I would recommend going to class anyway (or have a friend take notes), especially when the marketing simulator comes around. If you pay attention to the lectures, he has a dry sense of humor and it makes the class more memorable.
I took this online Session A and it was very straightforward. It has a decent workload (Marketing simulation, a couple exams, and a final paper) but it was completely manageable. For exams, all you need to do is watch lecture videos, and for the simulation Dr. Eaton gives a lot of hints/tips that make it easy.
Exams are not that hard if you go to the class. Stimulation was cool, but I hated writing a paper about it. Just go over the slides (they're pretty short) a few times before the exam, and you're good to go. No book, the final is not cumulative, and he offers many extra credit options. He is one of the best professors I had.
One of the best professors I have had. Has very engaging lectures and no homework until you start the simulation. Although the paper is annoying, the simulation is pretty interesting. Also offers LOTS of EC, taking my grade from a B to A-. Would take him again for sure, great personality and teaching style.
In this class it is important to attend all of his lectures. He bases his exams strictly on his lectures and does not use the textbook or give any homework till the simulation. But, overall the class was not formatted the right way with students given zero practice material or readings to review for the exams. Poorly structured class. Go to EC
Go to class !!! Can only say good stuff about Easton, one of the best professors ever!!
To do well in this class it is best that you show up exams are based on lectures. I do wish there was some way to practice the material as I felt I struggled when it came to the exam. You get a lot of extra credit in this course. Do the extra credit!!! My grade went from a C to B because of the extra credit. There are 4 exams and they are all easy.
You don't have any extra assignments, so your final grade weighs heavily on the four exams and the simulation. Go to class and it will be as easy as it sounds. Nice attitude and fun, always available to help!
Study and go over the material several times
This class is good if you're looking to lighten your load with an icourse. The weekly workload was super easy, can be done in relatively no time. The simulation can be a huge make or break in your grade so don't forget to do it and look back at the feedback it gives you. All in all, good icourse and great professor
Only take if you are a good test taker. Only graded things were a simulation, simulation paper, and test. Hopefully you pass your test otherwise you will not pass.
If you are a bad test taker do NOT take this class, your grade depends on 4 exams 1 paper and a simulation. The exams are 250 points so if you bomb one, good luck. Eaton says he loves helping his students but when you email him he gives you a super condescending response. He has used the same slides and announcements for probably the last 6 years.
Loved this professor! Very helpful and kind. The class is only based on four tests, a simulation (he posts "helpful hints" which basically tell you exactly what to do), and a paper about it. Write the paper as you go! The study guides told you everything you need to know, but they were still tricky. Willing to help you no matter what!
Super easy class. Grade based on 3 exams (80% of total grade), but the study guide he gives is based on the lecture videos and if you watch them and take notes, you should get an A on each exam. Marketing simulation is pretty easy but does require some effort. Spent 1.5 hr on notes and 40 min on simulation each week. Offers lots of extra credit
Professor Eaton is one of my favorite professors at ASU. It is so clear that he cares about the success and well-being of his students. In MKT 300, he provides helpful hints for the simulation, study guides for exams, plenty of extra credit opportunities, and everything you need to succeed in the course. Take Professor Eaton if you have the chance!
Professor Eaton is such a great instructor. He truly cares about the material that he is teaching, prepares students for exams and the Marketing Simulation, and is a super friendly and outgoing person to talk to. Outside of the simulation, there isn't any homework or any need to purchase a textbook. I'd highly recommend Professor Eaton for MKT 300.
Professor Eaton is the best professor for MKT 300. He is very clear about his expectations. Everything on the exam comes from lectures & he makes it easy to remember the material. The simulation is super easy & if you actually try it can be really fun too.
One of the best business and overall professors I have had in my four years at ASU. Eaton has so much going on in his life but he makes time for his students in all different classes. He is hard working, communicative, and wants his students to succeed. If you have the chance to take him, do it and make sure you give him the respect he deserves!
Take advantage of all extra credit and try not to miss class. Notes are gatekept, so make it to class. Tests are hard and study guides are not very helpful. Without extra credit, a 'B' is decent. Prepare for non succinct lectures for 150 minutes each week. Tests and simulation are only grades aside from extra credit, so take advantage.
Professor Eaton was the best to take for marketing. His lectures are stimulating and he incorporates a good amount of humor throughout. He is a wealth of knowledge for the subject, making it super easy to take in the material he teaches. As a mandatory course in the school of business, this is definitely the professor you want to take!
Professor Eaton is a really great teacher. his lectures are interesting and captivate the audience. He manages to make the course content relatable and funny. Overall Eaton is one of the best teachers I've had at ASU.
(I took the A session class) The lectures contain all the information you would need to know for the exams so there are NO curveballs. The exams are a majority of your grade but there is also a simulation you do which applies your learning and it's quite engaging. The final paper is based off your choices in the simulation. 10/10 class for sure!
Eaton was a great professor and his class can be really fun if you get involved. Definitely come to class and take good notes to do well on the simulation and exams. He hates Quizlet but they got me 95% on the exams so look up mine. Take notes on everything you for for the simulation. Talk to him, he likes it.
I said attendance isn't mandatory, but if you don't go to class and take good notes the course will be a lot more difficult. There is no homework, so you need to get a grasp of the lecture materials for the exams. Lots of extra credit opportunities so make sure to take advantage. Prof. Eaton has a lot of passion for marketing and it really shows
This class didn't quite live up to the hype for me. Prof. Eaton is caring and straightforward, and the class is really easy if you show up and study the slides. Nevertheless, I felt like the concepts we learned were overly broad and that there wasn't enough tangible knowledge that I can use moving forward. The simulation was also a waste of time.
This class is pretty straight forward but the exams were tough. In order to succeed, you definitely have to attend the lectures. The simulation project and paper were also time-consuming but interesting to learn about, get a headstart on the paper when you can. There are a lot of extra credit opportunities as well! Dr Eaton is also so sweet.
I had the pleasure of taking MKT300 with Dr. Eaton online. I've had quite a few remote professors and i would have to say he is top tier, if not the best! When you take his contagious humor & overall positive vibes into consideration, he becomes the best! It really kept me engaged remote or not, and I really appreciated that. Go sun Devils!
i am in my senior year so i can confidently say i would recommend any other professor. yes he is attentive and organized but the marketing assignment he had us do has no real like application or usefulness. His tests are HARD like i have straight A's and a D in this class for reference. do not take
he is a good teacher and responds very quickly
Read the reviews before this and they outline the class well. Class is very doable in an A session if you put in some effort. Simulation is tedious and doesn't really teach you much. For your final paper, write directly to the guidelines and you will get a good score.
Eaton teaches a great class if you show up to lectures and pay attention. Exams aren't too hard if you study. The simulation can be stressful at first but is actually pretty easy if you put in some effort. The paper is also easy if you write it as you go. DON'T WAIT. If you do, you'll have a rough time.
I took MKT300 online as a session A, so it was a fast moving class. There were weekly exams. As he says, the exams don't have straightforward, definition questions, so STUDY. Watch the videos and use the study guides. It can be overwhelming, but overall it was good class. You do a graded simulation as well that has a paper. Do the extra credit!
Eaton is the best! Super responsive and loves to talk, help, and get to know his students. Everything on the test is right off the lecture slides. Tests and the simulation are the whole grade but if you ask him questions he will walk you through anything. If you go to class and interact with him, this class is a walk in the park. Highly recommend!
Unclear final paper instructions
HONEST REVIEW-he's a good guy but the class isn't great because-tests are genuinely difficult even if you go to class, review quizlets, doesn't matter. On top of that tests quite literally determine your grade. there is no cushion from hw. simulation and paper aren't terrible, make a friend in class and work on them together, by the end you get it
As long as you watch the lectures you'll do just fine, and they're funny. Everything is laid out clearly for the tests and there are no surprises. The bike game is also fun.
Professor Eaton is great. Exams are not difficult at all if you are attending lectures and taking notes. Never needed longer than a day to study to get a good grade on his tests. There are only 4 tests, and a simulation that has a paper due alongside it. Also, his lectures make sense and are actually entertaining. Great professor
If you need MKT 300 take this course. Extra credit options! Make sure to watch his lecture videos for exams. Not open note and can be hard if you don't review. Overall, easy class with test and online simulation. Which was actually pretty fun to build a company and put it in different regions. Stay on top of writing simulation paper as you go!
Very easy and light class
Test are really hard and he doesn't give any exam reviews!
Wish I could have gotten an A cause its marketing and thats literally my job in real life that I am thriving at that. His exams are hard and every week cause its session A. I wish exams were open note or something because its so hard to remember every detail from his superrrr long and boring video lectures.
Really great professor that cares about the success of his students. If you are struggling in the course he is really helpful and understanding. As long as you put effort into this class and do the work you should get a good grade.
I loved this professor! I got all A's last semester besides this class, but overall it was one of my favorites. Dr. Eaton was always super good with announcements/responding to emails. He did his best to make online lectures interesting by making jokes and using real-life examples. Exams were kinda difficult. Online simulation was fairly easy.
His tests required honorlock with full camera access, room scan, and ID scan. You move your head or adjust your laptop & you get yelled at. Did not do well on tests that were difficult and not really based off the long lectures. There is extra credit. The market simulator was fun though and I learned a lot from it.
This class made me realize I love marketing. The simulation was really fun, but the tests are tough! I rewatched and re-took notes on every single lecture leading up to exams in hopes of retaining the information in all of the lectures. Overall he's a really nice guy, tends to curve grades, and offers several opportunities to receive extra credit.
The marketing simulation was really fun and you learn a lot of stuff from it. Professor Eaton sends out daily announcement (at least for the summer class) and he is very responsive. The class is very test heavy so you have to study quite a bit. He also offers extra credit from doing online studies/surveys.
This class had 4 exams (250 pts each), a simulation assignment (100 pts), and a reflection simulation paper (100 pts). There were multiple video extra credit opportunities and extra credit from participating in a research lab. Professor was great and gave study guides for the exams and many hints for the simulation. Highly recommend! **SESSION A
Professor Eaton's class was engaging, with a fun marketing simulation. While the exams were challenging, the material was interesting, and unstuckstudy ai proved helpful for study prep. Overall, a rewarding experience.
Great professor! I got a concussion during the semester, and he was incredibly understanding and accommodating. His supportive and approachable attitude made a huge difference. Highly recommend.
Simulation is doable if you read the hints, so don't worry too much about that part of the grade. For the tests, please do not underestimate them and make omnisets (flashcards where you can practice test) of each PowerPoint slide (add extra notes too because the videos will sometimes mention extra stuff). Study with flashcards and you'll get an A+
Dr. Eaton rocks. He is extremely caring of his students. He responds to every email promptly and in detail. The class is straight forward because of his Canvas announcements. He gives many hints and offers a lot of extra credit. My #1 tip: EMAIL HIM! This is where you will get the most help and he is a nice grader.
Honestly, one of the best professors I have had. Truly so understanding and cares about his students. Loved his class but with the marketing simulation, you need to following his tips from day one. There are 4 exams. To be successful with those exams, make sure to do his detailed study guides while watching his lectures and then you'll do great.
He is a horrible professor
Very understanding and helpful if you seek help
DO NOT TAKE. I thought the class was going to be straight forward, I mean come on, its marketing. Bombed the first exam and realized this was going to be tough. No homework but lectures are very specific and you HAVE to pay attention. Most studying has to be on quizlet. I do NOT recommend taking unless your a great test taker.
Very straightforward class. 4 exams, simulation (online marketing game), simulation paper (detailed essay on what you did and why). Exams are rough becuase of no book and lecture slides need to be filled out in class. Attendance is not mandatory but will do bad if you do not go. Very chill guy and very helpful if needed.
Eaton is an amazing lecturer. He makes this class as engaging as it can be. You must be good at taking notes on his lectures. He provides helpful outlines and if you study your notes well in advance you will get a good grade. The simulation seems daunting but if you follow Eaton's hints you will be fine. Hard class but you will learn.
Follow his tips for the bike simulation to score well. His online classes seem easier, and while under Respondus, memorizing his video content helps significantly. I prepped by reviewing all materials the night before and jotting down key points from his videos, which really paid off on exams. You learn a lot in this class.
I don't recommend him
easily best prof I've had,I took the shorter class so it was a harder than C session. great guy lectures were rough somedays but always doable, use the study guides, read ALL announcements, use bike sim tips.curves exams too.Write the analysis paper as you go.learned more than i have in all 3 years Couldn't recommend a prof more, THE BEST! TAKE HIM
As a student with a 4.0 GPA (at least currently), I URGE you NOT to take Eaton's online MKT300 iCourse. He deliberately tries to make the course more complicated than necessary. He LOCKS the course material at 6:00 AM on the day of his tricky closed-note exams. He also adds a useless, time-consuming marketing simulation game (with a long essay).
Prof Eaton is one of the best online professors I've had so far at ASU. There is NO textbook, and all of the material is presented through videos (they close morning of test which is werid). Session A is a reasonable course load, but I feel that I have learned a lot through the videos and marketing simulation. READ HELPFUL HINTS for the simulation!
Great guy and great class, he really wants his students to succeed and provides a lot of help through course announcements. I would take any class he was teaching.
This professor really cares. Tips for this course: - Write the Simulation Analysis paper little by little each week as you go - Use the Study Guides, Helpful Hints, and Announcements - Lots of extra credit opportunities, do them, only takes a few mins - Email him if you need help... he gives extra tips/advice Do this and it'll be an easy A.
I read the reviews about him and thought I'd be fine, however, the exams are the only thing in the grade book besides the excessive simulation essay. If you don't know every word on each of his slides you'll get at best a B on the exam. The slides are on Canvas but he blanks out important terms. Not a bad teacher but the exams are absolutely brutal
AWESOME GUY!!! His recorded lectures are engaging, and you need to pay $20 for only the marketing simulation. He is VERY responsive to emails and will help you out in any way possible!!! Lots of extra credit opportunities TAKE IT!!! 4 exams-none r cumulative, but lectures are closed right before the exam, 1 simulation paper, 1 simulation score :P
Amazing instructor. Concepts can be fairly challenging, so study hard to best set yourself up for getting an A. Make sure to do Extra Credit.
I wish I could take John Eaton for all of my marketing classes, I actually look forward to coming to class every single day. He prepares you very well for his exams. Everything that is talked about in class is on the test, so as long as you pay attention you will do very well. If you have the chance please take his class. He also allow extra credit
Dr. Eaton is the best professors in WPC school that I have had in 3 years. He cares a lot about the success of his students, so consider all of his announcements. Listen and take notes on all lectures. Read everything he posts. You can get an A easily if you do what he tells you to do. You get out what you put in.
I really like his lectures and while very responsive to his students, I felt that Prof Eaton make the tests intentionally pretty difficult. Although I attended every class and took notes on lectures, the exams were really hard. Outside of that, he offers a good amount of extra credit but if you don't want exams as your entire grade, don't take.
GOAT! Eaton is one of the best professors he makes marketing interesting and engaging like NO ONE ELSE. You will have to pay $20 bucks for a marketing SIM which he gives you hints on how to get a 100% if you just follow his hints. Exams are multiple and very doable if you just learn the study guide. TAKE HIM IF YOU ARE DOING MKT 300!!
My favorite class and professor I've had at ASU. MKT300 strikes a good balance of being easy but still very interesting and informative. The marketing simulation is a decent amount of work but it's not difficult, just tedious. Dr. Eaton is very eager to help students in any way he can and is exactly the kind of person who should work in higher ed.
Class was okay, I took it as a B session so it was packed. The exams were weighted heavy, worth 80% of your grade with the simulation 20%. Extra credit was worth around 3.5 of the grade but the exams were somewhat hard, so make sure to study for the exams if you want a good grade.
Dr. Eaton is very understanding and offers support when it's needed. Attendance is not mandatory but you need to fill in the blanks for lectures every session. Exams can get confusing so make sure you understand the lectures well. So many extra credit opportunities and the stimulation is super easy if you listen to his feedbacks.
the marketing stimulation i didn't take seriously or really understood and that bit me in my ass at the end of the semester when writing the final report paper. definitely a good class and good professor but pay attention to the marketing stimulation and final paper, having friends taking the class with you helps a bunch!
Super good teacher exams are a bit hard but if u study u should be fine gives lots of extra credit to almost 4% of grade
Absolutely terrible if you aren't a marketing Major. The marketing simulations are some of the most unexplained, artificial difficulty designed to frustrate you and lower your grade. Do not recommend taking online. Not to mention for some reason he always removes the video as soon as the exam opens, which makes no sense as they are on Honor lock
Don't need a book, class is definitely hard. He says not to memorize, but memorizing lectures is the best way to do well. Don't skip extra credit. He is approachable and genuinely wants to help if need. Since the class is tough, make sure to review the videos and lectures thoroughly because all the question for tests are from the slide deck.
This professor cares about his students' success. If you take this class online, watch all the lectures and study the material on the study guide. You will get a good grade if you do this. Everything you need to know is in the lectures. He lists expectations very clearly and it is all straight-forward.
I was having trouble with the marketing simulation at the start but this professor helped me a lot which led me to a good score. He's very helpful and gives great feedback when needed. Exams can be difficult so start early when studying. I learnt a lot about marketing in this course. Definitely take this professor if you're taking this course.
Amazing course. Market simulation, was a ton of fun, write the sim paper as you go, and follow the guidelines. 4 exams (exam 1 10 questions, 50 questions rest) based on module lecture videos, watch it many times. Tons of extra credit. Professor is very active/ responsive, genuinely enjoys teaching and wants students to succeed. Highly recommend.
I'd read the amazing reviews on Professor Eaton and am adding to the list. So much to learn, but so fun to learn it. Exams can be challenging, so keep up on the material. When he asks students to reach out to him for help, he means it. My advice - take him up on it. Bonus: no textbook required. Would definitely take again - and again.
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He's a great professor who wants you to succeed. He posts the lecture slides to canvas so you can follow along during the lecture. He goes on a lot of tangents, but he teaches you exactly what you need to know for the exams. There are 4 exams and a marketing simulation. If you go to class and take notes and study before the exams, you'll do great.
At first, I was nervous for the exams in this course. Honestly, all I can say is the exams really are not as bad as you think if keep up with the material presented and use Quizlets for the topics covered. Do not cram and you will be fine. Also take advantage of the lab extra credit they will help. Eaton's lectures can be funny at times.
I took him for a session A class and there were exams every two weeks, but his lectures were easy to digest and take notes on. The lectures have everything covered in the exams and doesn't require too much memorization, but they are closed note.
He set clear expecations of how to excel in his class so if you get a bad grade its on you. He is very responsive when you email him.
Cool professor, good sense of humor. VERY active and communicative. Take notes on the lectures from start to finish to do good on the exams. Very clear on how to get a good grade and has study guides. Try your best on the simulation because I could've done better. GIVES EXTRA CREDIT 🥇 Overall recommend.
Tbh if you just show up to class, pay attention and take notes you'll be fine. 4 exams and a marketing simulation + paper. The simulation was fun and the paper was easy because he doesn't care about formatting or having formal language. He's very clear with how you get a good grade so listen to him and you're chillin.
This Professor has wildly boring lectures and possibly the worst grading criteria I've ever seen in my life. For a class that we are forced to show up to at 9am on MWF, you'd think he'd at least post completed versions of slides or give us more than a Marketing Simulation, Paper, and some useless exams for this class. Horrible.
Only 4 tests for your grade pretty much and a marketing simulation + paper. Simulation was a lot of fun and most informative process of the class in my opinion. I took it online so lectures were harder to follow than in class but he posts all his slides AND videos alongside it. If you just put in the work it's an easy A.
Let me first say I did like the class but their were some problems that I had which where I wish their was more in the class. The class is four exams ,simulation, and simulation paper. I knew it was going to be hard for me because I am not a good exam taker. He does not have much resources only slides and even then they are not very detailed.
Dr. Eaton was one of my favorite professors this semester. He makes it VERY clear what is needed to score well in his class. Lecturing ability is 10/10, uses examples and humor to explain class concepts. Keeps students engaged, it's hard not to pay attention! You set yourself up for success just by going to class and listening to lecture.
Very video lecture heavy every week. The exams are actually kind of hard, did not expect that and never really got used to the difficulty despite my best efforts studying. The simulation was a little confusing to me and kind of blind luck that I did decent based on common sense. He is a nice guy, though and responds to emails promptly.
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