4.6

John Morrisette

Political Science - Wright State University

4.6
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
100%
Would Retake
101
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4.6
Quality
1.3
Difficulty
4.6
Helpful
4.7
Clarity

100%

Would Retake

101

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What Students Say

This was my favorite online class by far

PLS2000 - 5.0 rating

not stressful at all, which is great

UH202 - 5.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

75%

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Grade Distribution
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A+: 5
Not sure yet: 1
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Reviews (101)
5.0
1.0
CST250
Feb 14, 2003

Fascinating life history, lecture seems like a conversation with a friend, easy

5.0
1.0
HON201
Feb 17, 2003

No Comments

4.0
2.0
UH202
Feb 24, 2003

Very vague on assignments, but good otherwise.

3.0
2.0
CST250
Feb 26, 2003

All test are open note and open book, but they are HARD due to his strange wording! Notes unclear sometimes and a very easy 5-8 page paper due for the course! (very easy as in, I didnt even try and I got a 100/100)!!

5.0
2.0
UH202
Mar 11, 2003

No Comments

5.0
2.0
PLS201
Mar 16, 2003

He is quite possibly one of my favorite profs. You will learn more from him and his lectures than the books in the course. You havent been a student at WSU if you havent had him.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Mar 18, 2003

I loved him. EXTREMELY easy grader. everyone in the class got an A!!!! One of my fave. profs ever!

5.0
2.0
UH201
Apr 5, 2003

Doesn't believe in books! WHOO HOO! AND gives you websites for CHEAP books...oh...and he has fun classes too :D

5.0
1.0
UH202
Jun 4, 2003

Very easy, show up do the work and you'll do fine!

4.0
1.0
UH202
Jun 4, 2003

Very easy teacher, and a really fun class too! If you get the chance, definitly sign up, it get's filled up quick though.

5.0
3.0
UH202
Jun 4, 2003

No Comments

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Jun 14, 2003

Took this class online. He was very helpful and I enjoyed the discussions.

5.0
1.0
CSTPLS
Sep 19, 2003

His classes are great because you learn a lot, but they are easy. The key is this: TURN THE PAPER IN ON TIME. Even if you feel it is birdcage-floor material, TURN IT IN ON TIME. Barring bad grammar/wrong length, you'll get 100/100.

5.0
1.0
RIA400
Oct 10, 2003

Great teacher. Very interesting to listen to. Easygoing and laidback. Do the assignments and you'll get a good grade.

5.0
3.0
PLS200
Oct 10, 2003

OH MY GOD, a prof who keeps his opinions to himself and teaches material. The Poli Sci department should fire everyone else and hire 10 more of this kind of guy

1.0
2.0
RIA400
Oct 12, 2003

extremely overrated, very biased, shouldn't be teaching.

5.0
1.0
UH202
Oct 23, 2003

Take this guy! You do the work, you get an A, it's literally THAT EASY! He'll tell the same stories over and over, and the classes are usually more likely to put you to sleep than teach you something useful, but who cares?! You get an A!!

5.0
2.0
PLS200
Oct 29, 2003

This teacher is one of the best at Wright State.He is very interesting and very intellectual!! Wright State needs more of him

4.0
1.0
PLS200
Oct 30, 2003

Great professor. Easy A if you do the papers. Tells same stories over and over though.

3.0
1.0
PLS370
Nov 3, 2003

as far right as Funderburke is left. As easy a class as you will ever take. I wrote my worst undergrad paper in his class and got a 99%

4.0
2.0
PLS200
Nov 12, 2003

highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Feb 26, 2004

Great teacher, gives good examples. Do NOT turn the paper in late. Hand's out extra credit every once in a while.

5.0
1.0
UH202
Mar 5, 2004

Dr. Morisette is a very interesting teacher. His lectures relate to his life through is stories, but everything is relevant. I would highly recomend him. His classes are easy as well.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Mar 8, 2004

Easy Class. Easy A. Do the work which is not hard at all and you will not have any problems with the class! He loves to tell stories!

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Mar 14, 2004

He is a brilliant man. Show up, listen, turn your paper in on time, and you will be fine. Look forwards to taking more classes from him. Interesting stories.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Mar 30, 2004

AWESOME TEACHER AND VERY EASY!!!

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Mar 30, 2004

Great class, easy if you show up.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Mar 31, 2004

The easiest and best teacher at WSU. Period.

5.0
1.0
PLS222
Apr 13, 2004

I love his stories!!! I never once saw anyone even yawn in the class! The class is very informative and very interesting!!!! You would not regret taking any of his classes!!

5.0
1.0
UH202
Apr 19, 2004

Very easy class with fun activities.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
May 3, 2004

As I go along with my other classes at WSU, I realize just how cool Dr. Morrisette is. I mean, I knew he was cool to begin with, but damn... he's straight up. He doesn't BS you at all.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
May 7, 2004

I think you would actually have to try to get anything lower than an A in his class. He actually lets you think. If you show up and do your work, you're fine. He was interesting for honors pls.

5.0
1.0
LG
May 7, 2004

Great teacher! Makes you use your brain rather than spit back what you read out of a book.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
May 10, 2004

AWESOME AWESOME AWESOME!!!! TAKE HIM FOR ANY POLITICAL SCIENCE CLASS OR ANY OR CLASS HE MAY TEACH!! AWESOME TEACHER!!!

3.0
1.0
PLS381
Jun 1, 2004

If you want an easy A, he is your man. However if you want to actually learn anything I would suggest another prof. He goes on and on and is entertaining but you dont come away with much.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Sep 7, 2004

great class, got an A and actually enjoyed it.

5.0
3.0
RIA400
Oct 12, 2004

Awsome instructor!!!! He should be a mentor to all other professors at WSU. He makes the topics interesting and when the stuff is interesting it sticks with you!! None of the BS that other instructors give you.

5.0
1.0
RIA400
Oct 28, 2004

He is a great professor! By far the best Political Science professor Wright State has!

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Oct 29, 2004

This man is nothing by awesome. I have no problem sitting through his 3 1/2 hour lecture class.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Nov 8, 2004

Awesome... If you have the chance to take a class with him, DO IT... you'll love it... he makes it fun!

5.0
1.0
UH202
Nov 14, 2004

When he says you have to work to get something other than an A, he means it. If you put in even a shred of effort, you'll EASILY walk out with an A. Awesome guy, absolute breeze of a class, I recommend him highly.

5.0
1.0
PLS200UH202400
Nov 23, 2004

THE best professor at WSU. He teaches you by forcing you to think for yourself about the issues. As long as you do your papers, put some thought into them& turn them in on time, you should easily get an A. He makes you want to learn the material. I've taken him 3 times & recommend him for anything!

3.0
3.0
PLS381
Feb 19, 2005

If you can overlook his awful smarminess, he's a very interesting, knowledgeable prof. Just don't say anything stupid in his class.

5.0
1.0
UH202
Apr 6, 2005

Decision making is the best class ever! Take any course you can with Morisette. I hope he is still around next year so I can take PLS 205 and UH 400 with him! Actually makes class very interesting, especially with his interactive activities. Best prof I have ever had, and I've had people like Doom.

5.0
2.0
UH400SCIFI
Jul 18, 2005

Dr. Morrisette is an excellent professor. He teaches you to think, not just to memorize information. He is not overly difficult, but does have certain expectations of his students. He is, overall, a great teacher. I would recommend him to anyone.

3.0
1.0
PLS381
Aug 31, 2005

Very laid back and easy professor. If you turn in your paper, you are guaranteed an A. Take him for an easy A.

5.0
1.0
PLSANDCST
Sep 14, 2005

Guy is the best professor I have ever had, makes the material very clear as to what is going on finals, etc, plus if you turn in your paper and it is longer than he wanted, your going to get an A, guy is an easy A, take him where available.

5.0
1.0
PLS200370
Oct 28, 2005

Quite possibly the most amazing professor ever. Not only are his classes easy, they are always interesting. He's an easy grader, too.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Nov 5, 2005

This guy is amazing. I wish I had the chance to take more classes with him. Just turn in the paper on time, make sure it's long enough, and looks like it was written when you were halfway conscious and you will get a 100%. Exam reviews are given immediately before the exams are passed out! Very interesting lecturer and story-teller. Take him!

5.0
1.0
PLS370
Nov 9, 2005

I really am not a war type person but he made the class so that despite the 3 hour length it was not at all a pain to go to

5.0
1.0
UH202DECISION
Nov 14, 2005

The class was UH202 Decision Making. He is an easy professor. You will not fail his class. If you do fail, something is definitely wrong with you. Very informative and fun! Though he repeats some of his anecdotes, Morrisette is one fo the best professors here in WSU.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Nov 21, 2005

Very easy, but entertaining. Responds more to you as you demonstrate that you're intelligent, and not just some schmuck. Is capable of taking criticism - and acknowledging his mistakes. Very laudible for that.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Nov 23, 2005

he was an awesome teacher. u'll actually understand what's going on. I don't really have an interest in pls but he made it interesting. Tests are easy. go to class and he will give u the test questions and answers. pay attention and u'll be fine!

5.0
1.0
PLS487
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2005

He makes class fun, and he lets you out early from his 3.5 hour classes, at least he has both times I've taken him. Just finish the work assigned and you'll ge an A. I wrote my paper in 1 day and got a 100/100. Turned in my project a day late and got 100/100. And got a 200/200 on the group project. Fun, by far my favorite professor at WSU!

5.0
1.0
PLS370
Dec 21, 2005

Best prof on campus. Makes classes fun and easy. All teachers should model him. All you have to do is DO the work, and turn it in. You know its easy when first day of class he says" your going to have to TRY to get a bad grade in my class." Awesome, TAKE HIM for EVERYTHING

5.0
2.0
PLS200WEB
Mar 14, 2006

Awesome class! Very thought provoking. Easy grader. Do the assignments and the class will be an easy A. Highly reccommended for a web only class.

5.0
1.0
PLS368
Mar 18, 2006

no tests, one group project. you decide your own grades :o) 100%

5.0
1.0
PLS446381430
Mar 28, 2006

He is the greatest professor ever!!! I love him, he makes class easy and fun and you still learn a lot from him, his knowledge on the political system is amazing!!! He is my absolute favorite professor at Wright State!

4.0
1.0
PLS370
Apr 18, 2006

If you get a B in his class, you should be ashamed of yourself. All you have to do is do the work, put some effort into it, you'll get an A. He wants to enlighten you...not just bog you down with b.s. busy work.

5.0
1.0
UH202
Nov 7, 2006

Highly opinionated, but entertaining and interesting. Knows material very well. Very good at keeping class involved. Grading is absurdly lenient -- professor is an easy A, but that doesn't mean he won't make you think. Recommended.

5.0
1.0
PLS370
Feb 5, 2007

Kind of boring but super easy. A righty & slight warmonger who hates Lincoln Chafee with a passion. Respectful of lefties in class though. Grades generously on papers; just have a point, & spell it out in a grammatically correct way, & you'll be fine. Some points lost for missing class, but you can afford to miss a couple classes & still get an A.

5.0
1.0
UH202
Mar 17, 2007

Decision Making sounded a little questionable at first, but Mr. Morrisette's teaching style online and the discussions and articles given to us over WEB CT made it quite an interesting and thought-provoking class. Easy A, but you really do learn a lot, so double awesomeness! Definitely Recommend!!

5.0
3.0
CST251
May 8, 2007

I took this class online. He seemed to base grades on completion which was amazing since the class was about third world politics, something I have no interest in. I am planning to take another of his classes next quarter

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Mar 5, 2008

I really enjoy this class. I'm currently taking it online and he gives you full credit just for doing the work. He is also very helpful, and going into this class I had no interest, but I have actually learned a great deal! I definitely reccomend you taking him for the online class!

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Jul 30, 2008

EASY CLASS TO TAKE ON INTERNET I GOT AN A

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Jul 30, 2008

VERY EASY WEB COURSE HE WAS GREAT.

5.0
1.0
UH400
Sep 14, 2008

Took online course over the summer, really interesting topic, Sci-Fi and Government. I had no experience with political science before and wasn't even a big sci-fi reader, but this class was awesome! I had a lot of fun with it, and you can really tell that Dr. Morrisette enjoys what he does. I hope I get the chance to take another of his classes!

4.0
1.0
PLS200
Nov 14, 2008

took over web spring 08 real easy course gives you plenty of time to do discussions and essays

5.0
1.0
CST251
Nov 17, 2008

This class is SO EASY!!! Take this online class if you can! All you have to do is complete the assignment, turn it in on time, and you get all the points. There are weekly postings that are very easy, and 3 papers, and a journal you have to keep. EASY 'A' CLASS!!

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Nov 22, 2008

The online classes are excellent. I'm about to have Dr. Morrisette for the third quarter in a row just because I enjoy his classes so much. They're not necessarily "easy," but they're so organized, you know what's going on at all times. Highly recommended.

5.0
1.0
PLS222
Nov 28, 2008

This class is really easy as long as you complete all the work and turn it in on time. It's a lot of work, but a "A" is not hard to achieve in this class.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Feb 19, 2009

This instructor is awesome! I'm taking his online class right now. Very interactive with the students and knows what he's talking about. I highly recommend him!

5.0
1.0
UH202
Feb 25, 2010

Dr. Morrisette is an excellent professor! Sure he is easy, but you also learn things as well. As others have noted, you apply real life situations to the topic at hand. The online format is very nice. Your grade consists of 3 papers, 1 PowerPoint, and 8 discussions. Take all his classes if you can!

3.0
1.0
UH202
May 12, 2010

His online class is what you make of it. The class consisted of online forum posts, papers, and a Power Point. If you turned in anything legible, you were basically guaranteed an A. If you want a relaxing, easy Gen-Ed course, I recommend him.

5.0
1.0
PLS200
May 26, 2010

If you're looking for an easy online class, then this is it. You have to do four 1-2 page papers, participate in eight discussions on the message board, and keep a journal. As long as you do the work, you will get an A. I wouldn't hesitate to take another course with Dr. Morrisette.

5.0
1.0
UH202
Jun 7, 2010

took online...not stressful at all, which is great!

5.0
1.0
UH400
Jun 7, 2011

Easy online class! This is definitely a class to take with a full quarter. There were some reading and writing assignments, but, overall, you don't have to stress out about this class. The professor was nice too. What more could you ask for?

5.0
1.0
PLS200
Mar 12, 2012

Super Easy teacher and class. you can do work at last minute and still receive an A. This class was online

5.0
1.0
CST251
Mar 14, 2012

This class was online. You have 10 thread posts, 2 short essays (3-5 pages), a mini-case study (8-10 pages), and some journals to do for the class. I did all of my homework the night it was due (every Sunday) and never spent more than an hour on anything but the case study at the end. Easy A!

5.0
1.0
UH202
Mar 16, 2012

I don't know how anyone could possibly find him difficult. I took his class online and got perfect scores on every single assignment with minimum effort. A+

4.0
1.0
PLS200
Apr 19, 2012

Easy online class but has very interesting topics

5.0
4.0
PLS200
Jun 1, 2012

Do your posts, paper and journal and you will do fine. Great prof with cool topics. Wish I had signed up for more of his classes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!

5.0
2.0
PLS200
Jul 14, 2012

GREAT PROFESSOR! Took class onilne... just do your work and you'll do fine. Nice to finally have a class that's not so stressful and it's actually interesting!

4.0
1.0
PLS2220
Dec 16, 2012

Posts are very easy. Papers are fairly easy, kind of a harsh grader on them though. Overall an easy class with minimal effort

5.0
1.0
PLS2200
Jan 3, 2013

This was the most enjoyable class I've taken. He ties everything together wonderfully. Please be sure to converse with him via e-mail outside of assignments. Not only is there opportunities for extra credit but you will learn from him and enjoy the discussions. Aside from the many students who plagiarized Wiki each week, I loved every minute of it.

5.0
1.0
CST2510
Mar 20, 2013

I took the online section. It was incredibly easy. You just post on the discussion section of Pilot once a week and write 3 papers. It's a very easy A, I highly recommend it. Don't buy the textbook, you don't need it.

5.0
1.0
CST2510
Apr 19, 2013

One of the easiest classes that I have ever taken at WSU. The whole class is online, all you do are very simple posts and 3 easy papers; you get an A on almost everything as long as you make some effort. Book is highly unnecessary, so don't bother buying it. If you need an easy Gen. Ed. class, register fast for this class because it fills up fast.

5.0
1.0
UH2020
Grade: A
Jun 10, 2014

It was super easy to get an A in this class as long as you did all of the work. The class was online and he had all the information/assignments up front for you to look at so no surprises and you could plan your own schedule to complete them as long as it was by the due date.

4.0
1.0
PLS2000
Grade: Not sure yet
Oct 30, 2014

I took the Political Life class online. Has been easy so far. Every week you have to post 1 discussion topic of your own answering the topic questions, and you also have to respond to 1 other persons post. Then there are 3 exams you can take at any time. I haven't taken the exams yet, but so far the class hasn't been rough.

5.0
2.0
PLS2000
Grade: A+
Jan 4, 2015

Just read the power points, submit the thread and response on time, and take 3 exams. Easy A!

5.0
1.0
PLS2000
May 4, 2015

This was my favorite online class by far. Each week you do a discussionresponse on a political issue. There are also three exams which go straight off the PowerPoint's and a little bit out of the book. This is the class to take if you want that A!

5.0
1.0
PLS2000
May 14, 2015

Great class with John summit post and take the 3 exams and sit back and watch your GPA rise.

5.0
1.0
PLS2000
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2015

I took this class online, and it went really well. He makes everything very clear - a discussion post each week, which is not difficult, and 3 tests. Powerpoints given, which the tests are based off of. DO NOT buy the book. Just took this for the credit, but actually ended up enjoying to discussion posts. Take this class if you need the credit!

5.0
1.0
PLS2000
Grade: A+
Apr 24, 2016

This class was the easiest class ever! If you want an easy A, take this class. 12 discussion post and three exams. Just because it was easy doesn't mean that I didn't learn anything! I truly did enjoy the weekly discussion post. Do NOT buy the textbook

5.0
1.0
PLS2000
Grade: A+
May 2, 2016

This class is a super easy A and it is really interesting as well. Just weekly discussion post and 3 easy exams based off his powerpoints. Definitely take Morrisette!

5.0
1.0
PLS2000
Grade: A
May 3, 2016

Class is easy, and John makes it better by interacting with the students' conversations (not something many online professors do). It's an easy A. Discussion posting and reply each week, with three 40 question exams you can do any time before the end of the semester.

5.0
1.0
PLS2000
Grade: A
Oct 17, 2016
Would take again

I took the online version. Super easy class and very interesting. Powerpoint lectures. Encourages using internet and other resources for exams. Discussion post each week about different controversial topics. Exams are open at all times so you can work ahead. Never opened the book.

3.0
1.0
UH2020
Grade: A
Dec 28, 2016
Would take again

I took his online decision making class. Honestly the easiest A I've ever received. Assignments are easy and I'm pretty sure he essentially just grades based upon completion. I never received a single point off any assignment. And if he likes what you write, he'll give a grade of over 100%.

5.0
3.0
PLS2000
Grade: A+
Jan 19, 2017
Would take again

Great online course, very enjoyable!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
GRADED BY FEW THINGS
5.0
2.0
PLS2510
Grade: A+
Dec 6, 2017
Would take again

Best professor I have ever had at WSU. Took him for online PLS 2510... so easy just answer a discussion (usually opinion) each week and reply to one persons... no tests at all... 3 SHORT papers like one page. One mini case study (8-10) pages but the length is so easy to achieve with the prompt he gives. HE'S AWESOME. Uses Pilot and grades quickly.

Gives good feedback
Tests? Not many
Would take again
4.0
1.0
UH2020
Grade: A
Apr 22, 2022
Would take again

Took online Honors Decision Making. I didn't have much direct contact with prof. Class was fairly easy, mostly weekly discussions and bi-weekly papers. Grading criteria was clear and adhered to throughout the semester. Reached out to the professor a few times over questions, he was always quick to respond and helpful. Would take this class again.

Clear grading criteria
So many papers
Accessible outside class
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

0%

Textbook Required

75%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

A+

86% confidence
Based on 12 grades
Most common grades:
A (7)
A+ (5)
Not sure yet (1)
Grade Distribution
A(12)B(0)C(0)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 13 reported grades
A: 7
A+: 5
Not sure yet: 1
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (2)
Participation matters (1)
GRADED BY FEW THINGS (1)
Tests? Not many (1)
Would take again (1)
Clear grading criteria (1)
So many papers (1)
Accessible outside class (1)
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HON201

5.0

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PLS201

5.0

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UH201

5.0

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CSTPLS

5.0

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PLS222

5.0

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PLS201

2.0

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2.0

UH400SCIFI

2.0

PLS200WEB

2.0

PLS2510

2.0

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