3.9

Liz Chmielewski

Communication - University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire

3.9
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What Students Say

“Left her office and felt very upset”

CJ202 - 2.0 rating

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CJ202 - 2.0 rating
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Reviews (87)
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CJ202
Dec 17, 2004

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CJ202
Dec 26, 2004

It's really hard to get an A in her class. She expects perfection right off. She also tries to inforce her ideas of word choice on you. I wouldn't recommend this teacher unless you really don't care much about your grade.

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CJ202
Jan 14, 2005

Great professor! interesting, funny, and helps students with any questions. Class is never dull, and easy to get a good grade

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CJ202
Jan 25, 2005

i thought this course was going to be difficult, instead it turned out being one of the best courses i had this semester. She is well organized and easy to follow. Tells great stories and excellent examples in class. if you go and read the book you can get at least a B

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CJ202
Mar 20, 2005

I've taken Speech in High school, and concidered myself a pretty good public speaker. She is very picky about how you act when you get nervous. She down grades you a lot for little mistakes. She's a very nice teacher, and explains things clearly, but a hard grader.

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CJ202
Apr 16, 2005

I went into speech with a sense of dread. I came out feeling confident, thanks to a great prof.

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CJ202
Jul 26, 2005

Great professor, the course pack is very helpful. If you follow it you can get a good grade

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CJ202
Sep 6, 2005

No Comments

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SPEECH
Sep 22, 2005

Crabby most of the time.

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CJ202
Nov 15, 2005

Really nice and willing to go over speech outlines with you to almost guarentee a good grade.

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CJ202
Nov 16, 2005

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SPEECH
Dec 15, 2005

Her tests are very easy if you review the notes. I studies for about an hour and got an A on the midterm. she is a tougher grader for speeches. But she is fair. Put forth the effort, and you will do fine.

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CJ202
Dec 20, 2005

At first she seems like a really nice lady, but after a while that all changes. Her grading is very fair. She tells you exactly what you need to have in your speech, and what is going to be on the midterm and final. If you go to class, and spend time practicing your speech you'll be fine.

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CJ202
Jan 4, 2006

No Comments

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CJ202
Apr 22, 2006

She tells u exactly what is going to be on her tests and it's all MC. She doesn't give out much C's. I would write my speech the day before and I still managed to get B's (low b's), even though my speechs' were bad. If I can get b's, anyone can if they tried.

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CJ202
Nov 1, 2006

She is easy, if you speak about what she wants to hear. She is clear with her suggestions, but doesn't want to hear otherwise. I got an A, and it was easy, but I had to deal with her all semester. She was nice at first but no one in the class liked her by the end. She is discouraging while you speak. there are other easy profs i would recommend 1st

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CJ202
Nov 14, 2006

Liz Danko-chmielewski was the worst professor I have ever had at this University. If you think she is a remotely good teacher you really need to take some interesting classes. She only gives you a good grade if you speech about issues that she likes. Heaven forbid a college student should look outside the box! Never take this prof.

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CJ202
Nov 17, 2006

Liz is very nice and she swears in class, so that's pretty sweet. She also doesn't give lower than a C on any of your speeches, but she grades really tough, so most people get B-'s on their speeches. Easy class to get a B in though

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CJ202
Dec 16, 2006

Rude, condescending, and bigoted. DO NOT take CJ202 with Liz. She is rude to students when they don't understand the material and consantly bashes institutions that she doesn't agree with. She only grades speeches well if they are topics she agrees with. Not a good teacher or good person.

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CJ202
Dec 20, 2006

Liz is not to bad. Her assignments are pretty straight forward (excluding the group speech). She tells you everything that is going to be on the midterm/final. However, when your up there giving speeches she always tends to have a frown on her face. It makes you extra nervous, but her grading is fair. Don't skip more than 2 times.

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CJ202
Nov 7, 2007

If she was listening to Abe Lincoln give his Gettysburg Address she would find something wrong with it! This class should be a pretty easy B but don't expect to get an A on any speeches or in the class. Her multiple choice midterm and final are incredibly easy and are the only things that saved my grade.

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CJ202
Nov 27, 2007

I thought she was a really cool teacher. She is very good at relating the class to her students. She has lots of funny stories about speeches she has seen over the years. If you give decent speeches you will get atleast a B. She gives you a list at the beginning of the semester and tells you all of the info cover on the two tests! TAKE HER!!

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COMM101
Dec 5, 2007

Liz is a great teacher that knows how to entertain her students! Her assisgnments are easy as long as you follow directions, and she is always able to assist people in need. Exams are a cake, read the book definitions and you will do awesome

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CJ202
Dec 5, 2007

Liz is fantastic! she is nice, energetic, and cares about her students. Her assisgments are easy, and always able to help others. Take the class you are guranteed a B+ with little effort

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CJ202
Dec 5, 2007

I suggest Liz to anyone that wants to have an enjoyable experience. She helps students in need, especially after difficult circumstances, can meet at any time, and basically us the exam on the review day. She is also hilarious, and very much into pop culture!

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CJ202
Dec 5, 2007

Liz is basically like a college student herself, can relate to just about anyone, helps people out with problems, and tremendously helped my public speaking ability. I was horrified of taking speeches beforehand, but after her assistance it was a breeze. Dont worry if you dont get A's on the speeches, you can make it up with the exams

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CJ202
Dec 5, 2007

Well organized, straight-forward, and easy assignments what more could you ask for. She also has great office hours which i took advantage of and she basically wrote the introduction for me. Her exams are take 10 minutes top, so dont have to worry about a final

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CJ202
Jan 21, 2008

I took this class over winterim and i ended up having a lot of fun. liz knows how to keep class lectures interesting and she is very helpful with the assignments. i was so scared to take the class in fear of public speaking, but she made me feel comfortable and confident in myself. she is a great teacher and i would recommend her to anyone!

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CJ202
Feb 13, 2008

The exams are easy, but it's hard to get an A on speeches. Every speech starts at a B if all the criteria are met, so to get an A you have to be creative.

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CJ202
Mar 3, 2008

i loath her. she was a horrible teach with a huge attitude problem. she only likes you if you speak about what she wants. dont even think about missing a class. she makes your life hell if you go past her 3, even with a doctors note.

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CJ202
Apr 1, 2008

she is a fun, exciting, and gets her students involved. her exams are extremely easy, and speeches a breeze

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CJ202
Apr 1, 2008

Liz is fantastic. She is straight forward, entertaining, and teaches with ease. you can get an A without much effort

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CJ202
Apr 27, 2008

Liz is totally awesome. She is a really fair grader who will give you at least a B for at least giving a good attempt at your speeches. Exams are easy and she makes sure she is clear about what to study. Really nice and funny, good stories. CJ 202 is a crappy class that we all have to take, she knows that and tries to make it as easy as possible.

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CJCJ
Jul 11, 2008

not a difficult class and liz does a good job of explaining everything she wants you to learn step by step, however as a person i had a huge problem with her. She makes it obvious that she favors certain students above others. If you miss class she will basically ignore you the rest of the semester, and not help you

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CJ202
Nov 20, 2008

She picks favorites. Give her a sob story and she'll like you for sure. VERY unfair. Reduced my grade from an A to a C for a few very minor mistakes. DO NOT TAK HER

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CJ202
Nov 20, 2008

She is very set in her ways. If you have an idea and think it is good, she will shoot you down and say what she thinks it should be her way. One nice thing is her exams are for 3rd graders, but other than that she will never give you an A on a speech. Barack Obama would get a B.

5.0
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CJ202
Nov 22, 2008

Liz is hilarious and very down to earth. If you give an effort and she can tell, you will do great in the class--no worries. The exams are mutiple choice, and the speeches are graded fairly. Dont skip alot of class she frowns on it--makes sense if you were giving a speech wouldnt you feel awkward if no one was present.

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CJ202
Nov 23, 2008

She goes on and on about how she doesn't give D's and F's but fails to mention that she doesn't give A's! If you want an A, expect to give the best speech of your life just to get a B- slapped in your face. She is a very nice person but EXTREMELY over dramatizes everything.

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CJ201
Nov 24, 2008

I had no problems getting A's on the speeches, the trick is not to write it the night before the class, like a majority of people in my class did. Take some time to rehearse and don't read directly from your note cards and you will do wonderful. I got an A on all my speeches, and it was a breeze. The exams are a joke, Q's come from book

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CJ204
Nov 24, 2008

Go to class, do the work--mind you not the night before and you should have no problem landing a good grade! That was my strategy. She likes if you go to visit during office hours

3.0
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CJ202
Dec 2, 2008

My first impression of Liz was that she was super cool. That opinion changed a few weeks into class. She is overbearing with her "advice". I was surprised to see some students getting B's on speeches that I thought should be A's. She wouldnt be my first choice if I could do it over. She also cant keep politics out of her lectures- real annoying!

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CJ202
Dec 7, 2008

First impressions aren't always accurate. My first impression was great and thought that she would be a great prof. She picks a grade for you at the beginning of the semester and doesn't stray from that grade.

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CJ202
Dec 9, 2008

She it not a great teacher. She plays favorites and talks like she knows everything.

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CJ202
Dec 19, 2008

I was nervous about taking a speech class, but I'm' glad I took Liz. She is approachable, funny, and has hilarious stories. I wish she taught more classes so that I could take more lectures from her. Multiple choice test, super easy, but you MUST go to class. If you go everytime you'll get an A

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CJ202
Dec 19, 2008

I was nervous about taking a speech class, but I'm' glad I took Liz. She is approachable, funny, and has hilarious stories. I wish she taught more classes so that I could take more lectures from her. Multiple choice test, super easy, but you MUST go to class. If you go everytime you'll get at least a B

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CJ202
Dec 19, 2008

Speech used scares me, but it turns out, I'm pretty good at it. Liz helped me gain confidence and a voice to share. If you can take her, do it. She fills up first, and the rest of the speech teachers are tool sheds.

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CJ202
Dec 19, 2008

Liz is an enthusiastic and interesting teacher. She truly knows what she's talking about. Easy to understand, encouraging, and makes public speaking fun. Really inspired me to choose a Communications major.

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CJ202
Jan 19, 2009

Some people didn't like her because they felt she held them back from doing a speech they wanted. But she does it in your best interest. If you need help, she will help you and you will get an "A" on your speech if you accept her help. There is no reason anyone shouldn't get an "A" with how willing Liz is to help her students.

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CJ202
Feb 1, 2009

I wasn't impressed by her as a teacher. She pretty much tells you how to write your speech her way. Even when you do it her way, you still can't get an A on it, unless you are one of her favorite few.

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CJ202
Mar 1, 2009

I think Liz is a great instructor. I took her during Winterim. Instead of being overwhelmed , I found her/her class one of the best I've taken at UW-EC.

3.0
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CJ202
Mar 6, 2009

Liz seemed cool in the beginning but once you find out how her grading works, she's not that cool anymore. She expects everyone to already be a perfect speaker even though it's an intro class! She's very rude and doesn't care at all about her students. She acts like she wants to help you but no matter how well you do it's never good enough for an A

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CJ202
Apr 18, 2009

She def. has her favorites and if you're not one of them, then you're screwed. I did great on speeches and followed directions and couldn't get an A on them. Mid-term and final are SOOO easy though. she's just ok.

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CJ202
Apr 27, 2009

Liz ROCKS! she explains every little thing you need to do for your speech to make it perfect and what she is expecting! She is a fun teacher and makes class very interesting! As long as you practice your speech ahead of time and are prepared you will do great! her exams are VERY easy! TAKE LIZ!!!

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CJ202
Apr 27, 2009

Liz definitely knows what she is talking about, and her class is very interesting. Do not get on her bad side though, or your grades will suffer.

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CJ202
May 15, 2009

Liz is a great professor. I was really nervous about giving speeches, but she really prepares you to do well. Her lectures are interesting and relevant. She grades a little tough on speeches, but the tests are easy, so it balances out. If you have to take speech, take it with Liz!

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CJ202
May 15, 2009

Do not get on her bad side; if you do, you can forget getting a decent grade. Like what everyone says, she has her favorites. If you ask her for help for a topic, DO WHAT SHE SAYS or else she'll take off points on your speech. There are better speech teachers out there and she definitely isn't one of them.

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CJ202
May 16, 2009

This class was meh. Liz is very nice and she's with it, but she can also be anal about some things. However, I would say her grading is very fair. I did everything she said and managed a B+. There are 3 speeches and one group speech. The midterm and final are easy.

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CJ202
Mar 17, 2010

She seems to have reverse favoritism. The fearful speakers who give pretty lousy presentations seem to get some of the best grades. Everyone else is graded harshly. I'm on the UWEC forensics team, and I only got a B on the first speech. Other course material is insanely easy. Don't take if you feel confident about speaking. She talks down to you.

3.0
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CJ202
May 6, 2010

Wasn't particularly motivated and she wasn't particularly engaging. Not a great experience all around. Nice big meh, in the end.

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CJ202
Nov 21, 2010

I am terrified of public speaking and she made it feel more relaxed. Only gives grades A-C unless your speech is obviously not prepared. Really enjoyed having her as a speech prof.

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CJ202
Jan 10, 2011

Liz's classes were very interesting. Both the midterm and final were easy. The speeches are graded more harshly, but the tests make up for it. She is very approachable. If you need help, just ask or go to her office hours.

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CJ202
Apr 15, 2011

Liz is a very nice woman who is enthusiastic about teaching and really cares for her students. The guidelines for speeches and information needed for the exams are crystal clear, which is something I love about her. I enjoy listening to speeches, but her lectures can become repetitive very easily... She like to exaggerate a bit too, I feel.

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CJ202
Apr 15, 2011

I'm glad I had Liz to get me through this class. I hate english and especially public speaking. She tried to make things more interesting, told a lot of stories, etc. Bonus: the tests are easy! (just study the study guide)

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CJ202
May 29, 2011

Test are super easy- just do the study guide. Speeches, on the other hand, are a different story. I never knew what she wanted me to improve on so I ended up with a B+ instead of an A.

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CJ202
Nov 18, 2011

I thought Liz was a great teacher. I took her summer session, and made the course content very applicable to your own life, as a result I learned alot with not alot of studying or effort.

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CJ202
Nov 21, 2011

Liz is a wonderful teacher! She has alot of enthusiasm and energy which translates great in the classroom. She makes connections and real world examples relate-able to students and her exams are a breeze--just review the book :)

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CJ202
Dec 9, 2011

Tests were very easy only two of them and that is it!! Speeches were hard to do though. It's almost impossible to know what she wants in order to get an A on one. But plus side is there are only four speeches (TOTAL) for her including the group speech!!

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CJ202
Dec 20, 2011

Liz is such a great professor. I was apprehensive about speaking at first, but she makes it a great environment. She is very helpful if you are unsure of how to structure your speech, and the tests provide great cushion if you don't do so well on one speech. It is very easy to get an A on a speech if you seek outside help from her and practice.

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CJ202
May 3, 2012

Only 4 speeches. She is very laid back and cracks jokes in class! The 2 exams are really easy if you go to the review days. A little tougher to get an A on speeches if you are not experienced but an easy A!

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CJ202
Nov 17, 2012

Obviously wasn't looking forward to this class, but Liz is pretty interesting & loves what she does. Go to her office for help and she pretty much tells you exactly what she wants you to say for the intro and conclusion of speech to get an A. Exams are ridiculously easy. She grades speeches a little more difficult, but an A is definitely possible.

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CJ202
Dec 28, 2012

Liz is an amazing instructor. I was really nervous about taking speech class but Liz makes you feel comfortable in class. She has great stories that made me laugh and she is very helpful if you need help writing your speeches. I am so glad that I took her for CJ 202.

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CJ202
Apr 12, 2013

Everyone on campus knows how great Liz is. There is no other professor you should take for speech except Liz. She clearly explains what she expects for each grade level given. Although it is tough to receive an A on a speech, she is very willing to help everyone. She also has a lot of passion and experience within the subject.

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CJ202
Apr 23, 2013

Liz is AWESOME! You just need to "make the connect"....I love her. Although she is a hard grader on her speeches, you just need to go in and ask her for help! IF you want the A, put in the effort! And her exams are easy! Show up for class, all the answers are in the lectures. And read the chapters she says you must read :). It's a breeze!

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CJ202
Apr 25, 2013

Liz is fantastic! She is so nice and her lectures are great! She has loads of personality and is really funny! She is a very fair grader on speeches and the two tests are very easy!! Take her!

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CJ202
May 13, 2013

It was very hard to know what she was looking for in our speeches. She graded far too harshly and didn’t give good reasons as to why she graded the way she did. She also gets off topic and goes on rants for about 70% of the class time. Not impressed.

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CJ202
Nov 2, 2013

Liz is friendly, funny, & interesting. It's easy to feel comfortable speaking & presenting. Sometimes isn't as clear as I would like on what she's looking for, but she gives a lot of direction if you need it. An A isn't that hard, she lays out the expectations for that and tells you if you're on track. Gives feedback so you can improve if necessary

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CJ202
Nov 21, 2013

Liz is one of the nicest teachers on campus..if you do what you're supposed to. Attend class and you will do well

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CJ202
Dec 4, 2013

Liz is the easiest professor you will ever encounter at UWEC. She loves what she teaches and she doesn't believe in giving grades lower than a C. You have to do weekly journals on your own but you just have to turn them in on the last day of class. The speeches are pretty standard but she is a VERY easy grader.

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CJ202
Jan 31, 2014

Liz is great. If you are taking CJ 202, take Liz. She is really passionate about her students and the subject. As long as you practice and pay attention this class will be an easy A.

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CJ202
Mar 12, 2014

Liz is passionate and always willing to help. She truly wants you to succeed and is very clear regarding her expectations and directions. Would recommend her!

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CJ202
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Oct 29, 2014

At first I felt that she would be a good professor but went into office hours and was VERY rude. Left her office and felt very upset! I feel that she is very judgmental.

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202
Dec 18, 2014

Speeches are impossible to get A's on unless you are very good natural speaker. She grades her speeches hard. Her tests are super easy though, common sense. Just go to the review sessions and half the answers she gives you.

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CJ202
Grade: B+
Apr 7, 2015

Liz was a cool professor outside of the classroom but when it came down to speeches, it was hard to understand what she exactly is looking for when you make outlines for your speeches. The final, group project did not do anything at all and did not get any helpful materials for it.

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CJ202
May 15, 2015

Liz wants her students to succeed--Her coursework and assignments are straightforward just make sure to review the syllabus. The exams are easy, multiple choice that take a max of 35 minutes. Go visit her during office hours, she enjoys interacting and helping students. She allows you to make up absences by going to other speak sections awesome!

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CJ202
May 19, 2015

Liz is great-relates the text and information in the course to real life examples, easy exams. I was intimated to take a speaking course in college but she made me feel at ease and I will use resources and knowledge learned in other classes. Follow the syllabus and directions we are in college spoon feeding is for high school students.

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CJ202
Dec 3, 2015

Liz is one of those professors who acts just like a college student. She is fun but also willing to help. I never had an issue getting office hours. She is more clear one-on-one, and she will tell you exactly what is wrong with your speech and exactly how to fix it. She's not a hard grader if you show enthusiasm and that you actually practiced.

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CJ202
Grade: B
Dec 21, 2015

Liz's a very nice woman, and seems to love what she teaches. But as a student, I did not fall in love with her teaching style. Liz is very emotional and she prefers speeches that predominately focus on pathos (the emotional appeal). I present confident, logical, well-researched presentations and kept getting lower grades than my "bubbly" peers.

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

56% confidence
Based on 2 grades
Most common grades:
Drop/Withdrawal (1)
B+ (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(0)B(1)C(0)D(1)F(0)A-/B+(1)
Based on 3 reported grades
Drop/Withdrawal: 1
B+: 1
B: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

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202

5.0

(1)

COMM101

5.0

(1)

CJ202

4.0

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SPEECH

4.0

(2)

CJCJ

4.0

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Difficulty by Course

CJ204

5.0

202

3.0

SPEECH

2.5

CJ202

2.4

COMM101

2.0

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