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“She isn't a horrible teacher but if you can stay away, do so”
ENG1302 - 2.0 rating“she is not organize at all, had over 3 essays”
ENG1302 - 2.0 ratingClass Info
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91%
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35%
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Reviews (92)
I thought mrs. Dybal was an awesome teacher. I reccommend this class to anyone
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She is an awesome teacher. If you can write, you will pass with an A. She will give you many opportunities to bring your grade up. Take advantage of the journal enteries write over a page each time!!! That is how I got my A. She is really into her subject, so READ!!! You will need to, b/c she will call on you in class.
Unorganized. Too much work. Forces to be present in class. Even permitted leave is counted as absent. Will drop if more than 4 classes missed. Textbook is necessary. Have to buy handbook and register for some online mycomplab.com. NOT RECOMMENDED AT ALL.
read, write and participate in class u'll pass. i recommend taking her.
Very sweet, caring teacher who will give many opportunities to raise your grade throughout the semester. MUST buy book(s) & MUST attend class or she will drop you. Requires lots of reading, writing, daily journal entries, & class participation, but if you can handle all of this then you'll be fine.
Too much reading and journal entries with 2 pages, but good for you to update your grade. She's really helpful,if you are international student.
She is a great instructor who is very heplful. Gives opportunites to raise grades. I strongly recommend her!
Ms. DYBALALALALA LOL is a great teacher! even tho she sometimes can ramble on and get very unorganized i would TAKE her!! DO THE READING NOTEBBOOKS, GO TO THE TALKS, DO THE ESSAY!! READ IS A MUST!! LOVE HER:)
Pro. Dybala is super sweet, enthusiastic, and a space cadet at times. She cancels class because her dogs get sick, forgets if she gave homework assignments, what class you are, and keeps your papers FOREVER..., but she is an easy grader. If you attend class that is a huge deal to her and TRY she will give you a good grade. She is very merciful to i
This teacher is very loopy, but very curteous. I took her cuz I needed an elective, she give tons of writing assignments and the class is extremely boring. If you dont like writing dont take the class!!!!
fairly easy grader. what ever she states is her requirement for her papers/notebook entries just write more to receive extra points. she's very nice and a little ditsy. takes a while to grade papers. however i highly recommend her. everything should be easy if you read the stories and put in your two cents.
i recommend dont take this professor.After submitting all assignment on time she never return it so that v can improve on our writing and thn she gives less marks.slow in grading.done expect even B after hard work.
Dont take this professor. She is hard and does not give good grades for work completed. Never checks and return your essays on time.
very sweet and understanding, easy grader if you bring in your assignments on time and the work she gives helps you become a better writer so i highly recommend her to hard workers
She is nice, but she is not very helpful
Her class is a hell of work. she give you so much work in a little time and she expect alot and her grading aint fair. please do not take her class during summer expect you do not need your life.
Ms. Dybala was wonderful. You must attend class and do the work. She tends to get behind so just try and stay ahead of the syllabus so you don't. She is sweet as can be.
She's a lovely professor, but the things she assigns is pointless. I think she asks for too much, even if it's supposed to be helpful to the process, I find it time consuming and uninteresting. Her lectures are pretty lengthy and we hardly have time to do "group work."
She is very sweet, but she talks allot during class about just one topic, ei:plagiarism, and she falls behind. Then by the end of the semester we are rushing to finish everything. She is an easy grader at first, but then hard after the first real essay(argumentative). Expect to put time into this class to pass, or just don't bother to take it.
Sweet and fun but she does tend to stay off topic. If you are her first class of the day, don't expect her to be on time. And you will most likely fall behind the syllabus since she does teach a lot of classes and has a lot of papers to grade.
not really hard not really esay...She is fine teacher.....talk alot....alot of work to do in her class.. do miss any of her class other wise will fall behind.. i had B in her class tough...:)
She's an excellent teacher. She truly cares about her students. She tells you exactly what she's looking for in her papers. As long as you attend class and pay attention, you should be fine. She's an easy grader. I would recommend her for English 1301 and 1302.
This professor is absolutely terrible. She is unable to teach what is on her syllabus and has a hard time explaining what she wants us to learn. Scheduling is absolutely terrible. Seems nice at first, but don't fall for that. She is the worst person you want to learn from. If anything stay away from this professor and all will be well.
She is an excellent teacher; intelligent and very helpful. Her class isn't boring as shes quite energetic and you do a lot of group work. However, her class is not easy; I wouldn't recommend her if you want an easy A. Be prepared to do a lot of work as you will always be busy doing something. She will fail you if you don't comply with her rules.
She's very nice and tries her best to help her students. She does spend the first 20 minutes of class talking about nothing, but usually gets to her point. I made an A. Very easy work.
She is a teacher that TALKS wayyy too much....she wastes a lot of time on nothing. Her class is't that easy, she is a pretty strict/detailed grader...I wouldn't want to take her ever again.
This professor is pretty nice. BUT..she can seriously talk - NONSTOP. Sometimes she talks so much that she ends up wasting a lot of class time, which the class gets behind. She is a pretty detailed grader. Overall, her class isn't too bad.
Very good professor. A true sweetheart. She can be very redundant but it's only because she wants to see the success of her students. If you just do your work you should have no problems in her class. I'm not the greatest student in the world, but i managed to get in A in her class. She's a very nice teacher and her class it quite easy.
Her class was kind of boring, she'll call on you if you look like you aren't paying attention. She gives a lot of work so be prepared! I passed her though.
So hard, unclear, and the rest you will know it once you register at her class
She is so hard, unclear in explaining what to do, she is so boring, her class is boring as well. I regret taking her class. I wish I had my ENGL 1301 class in which I passed it with a B not failed with an F
She talks WAAAAAY too much. She doesn't dismiis till the very end & wastes a lot of time. Nice but grades really hard on papers but easy quiz grades. You can write a good paper yet she'll still not give you an A -_-
Omg i regret taking her too too much work she talks too much and changes the syllabus more than 100 times i will not take her again and too much freaking work am very upset of taking this class if u ask for help she might help you
She's an OK teacher. Just do your work and participate and you'll pass. She was behind on the syllabus most of the time but i think that it was due to the fact that she just started learning how to use eagle online.
I LOVE MS DYBALAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!! She's the best english teacher ever!!!!
Cool teacher, yeah she talks alot but so what, she teaches what shes supposed to teach, and if you dont slack off then youll pass. She grades good, what do you expect? To write a sloppy essay and pass?! Good teacher, take her!
Be ready to work a lot and if you are not really good at English, you are fked. She will ask you to do a lot even most of the stuff doesn't make any scence. Prepare to work a lot!!!! and make a C if you are lucky
Horrible teacher do NOT take her class!! she is so confused and unorganized this is my last english i was supposed to take and it looks like im gonna have to retake with a new professor, she talks until the last min of class and expects u to know everything u have to do I HATE HER CLASS!
Ermagerd. Do not take unless it's your absolute last resort. I made the mistake of thinking I could endure a bad professor. She is not terrible at teaching, but will make your life harder than it needs to be for an English class. Gives way too much pointless busy work to the point she overwhelms even herself. Talks excessively in repetition.
This professor is fairly easy if you listen to her and do her work. However, she DRAGS on her lectures. She is probably one of the worst professors I've had, but she is an easy grader.
Ms. Dybala can be rough on her students. But, if they fallow the instructions she gives, any student can get a grade they deserve. I strongly recommend to take her class, but be ready to have some problems if you never had a decent self-respecting teacher.
Don't take her unless you're good at English. She hasn't return my first paper, which was 2 or 3 week before spring break, until midterm exam day. I just got a C for my first essay and I'm pretty sure I did the same mistakes in the midterm one. C is probably the highest grade I can get for this class
The teacher is nice. Only thing is that she grades on a high school level such as scratch out and add a new and revised line. If you're planning to continue and graduate in a four year school i would not advise the teacher. Gives nice essays and communicates well but she gives you an exact format to write. Its all about what she wants not you.
On one hand this professor is really nice. On the other hand she is very unorganized, not very specific, gives lots of busy work, and STILL has not graded most class work from the first few weeks of class... the semester is over. She talks a lot during class and wastes time being repetitive. Would not recommend her to anyone.
The worst professor I have ever taken! I am usually very good at English. Unfortunately, I will have to retake 1302 because Ms. Dybala provided very unspecific instructions and she rambled so much confusing information during lectures. Do not take her if you are serious about passing the class; she was my last resort and I regret it.
Three main assignments--Essay re: Short Story read in class; Mid-term exam essay written in class; Research paper. Details exactly what she wants to see in essayspaper. Slow on grading due to number of classes she teaches, but clear comments on submissions. Will know your name by second week. Stresses MLA style. Long-time HCC faculty member.
She is the most fun teacher I have for English. She is always there to help you when you have a problem. She is a fair grader, do your homework on time and you have an A for sure.
This Professor takes a while to grade your work. She gives great feedback on your essays but she leaves a lot of homework. You do not need a textbook for her because she provides you with all the material you need. She talks a lot mainly throughout the whole class and you have to spend a lot of time doing group work. Not sure if I'd recommend her.
I took her for Fall 2015 it was a Hybrid class which it half in class and mostly online. she is not organize at all, had over 3 essays. Last essay was a research paper. she is EXTREMELY boring, honestly I would not recommend her at all.
I honestly hated her except for the fact that her class is super easy. She overall is just annoying. She repeats herself a lot and basically just reads off instructions during the whole class period. She isn't always too clear on what she wants and only sees stuff her way. She is a slow grader on papers, but an easy grader if you do it all right
First she talks a lot like I mean A LOT. But you will have 1 essay one in class midterm, group presentation and a research paper. She takes a while to grade but she gives good feed backs. You have to earn your grade. She gives specific outline on how to write her papers so all you have to do is follow directions. Attendance is absolutely mandatory
She's a easy grader but as long as you do your work and follow her instructions, you'll pass. It's a workload but it's worth it for a student that is trying to have a great gpa. She does repeat herself but only because students don't seem to pay attention and she wants them to pass. Overall she is a great professor.
I took her for my summer class we did 3 essays 1 final exam essay and a group project that goes with the research paper. Honestly her class is not that hard as long as you follow her instructions on how to write the essay. She is an easy grader. I would recommend her to anyone that just wants an A. She makes you do work but she is not hard at all.
DON'T TAKE THIS PROFESSOR!!! She was late giving grades back so I couldn't tell how i needed to change the way I write for the following essays. Unhelpful and unclear when asked to explain what she is looking for. One of her excuses for the late grades was her husbands birthday, which she describes as "a month long celebration".
I thought I disliked other professors for lecturing on stuff about their class. All this professor does is discuss her assignment that you can read yourself in 2 minutes.
Slow grader !!! My classmates and me keep waiting for our grades more than 2 months. Therefore, we have no idea how we did on our essays, and how to develop our skills. A lot of excuses. Would not recommend to others
ATTITUDE IS FAIR, IF YOU CARE TO KNOW HOW YOU ARE DOING ON YOUR WORK THEN KNOW THAT SHE IS A SLOW GRADER. SHE MANAGED TO ONLY GRADE 1 OUT OF 3 ESSAY ASSIGNMENT IN THE PERIOD OF THE SEMESTER. SHE DOES ALLOW YOU TO TURN IN LATE WORK DEPENDING OF WHAT KIND, SHE WAS A ONCE A WEEK CLASS, FIRST DAY OF CLASS YOU MUST PRESENT YOUR WORK ETHIC TO THE CLASS
Please save yourself and do not take any of her classes. She is very unclear about what she wants and grades papers so late, you don't even have a chance to improve your next paper because she doesn't give you a grade until after you've turned in the next paper. She's all over the place and no one in class took her seriously. Don't take her!
She's really weird to be honest. She has a kind persona at first but can actually be really passive aggressive about things. I can't help comparing her to my old English teacher, who was much better. Mrs. Dybala makes us write about things that we have little to no interest in. She isn't a horrible teacher but if you can stay away, do so.
Professor Dybala is a great professor. Be ready to read and write. If you're looking for a very passionate and caring professor she's amazing. She can be a little unorthodox, but if you do the work she is very understanding and helpful.
Not a bad teacher, but I would try to find a different professor than take her again.
One advice, do not take her unless she is the last option! Talks too much in class thereby distracting and not teaching related topic. Scattered gradings, don't be deceived by the initial friendliness, and be ready for many essay write ups. Personally, I am able to withstand stress, but this woman almost broke me. Love your sanity? Stay away!
The professor spends a majority of her class time talking about an assignment when the instructions are self-explanatory for yourself to do. Not only that, but she overemphasizes these parts of an assignment as if it was our first time taking English. Would not recommend taking this professor again.
This professor is very nice but she takes her sweet time to grade assignments. How are you supposed to improve your writing when she gives you back your grades 24 hours before your final is due? This is what happened to my class this semester. Don't take her unless she is your last option. She is very disorganized when it comes to grading.
Worst professor to take.
Dybala is an amazing professor. Her strategies for writing essays are very helpful. I HATE writing essays, but because of her guidance, she made it a little bit easier. She's sweet and generous. Love her!
Shes very though teacher, very tough. She grades very hard
she is one of the worst professors i have taken. she is lazy in giving grades. she makes things so difficult and complicated for students. do not take her if you want to stay stressed for the whole semester.
Professor Dybala is very understanding I've taken her in person and online. She's truly amazing and response to emails right away. If you have any issues just let her she will work with.
I took her a few semesters back and she was the BEST english professor i've ever taken. I don't understand why she has bad reviews! Must be the students who are not trying. She does give a lot of assignments or "steps" that you must do before you start writing an essay. However, trust her process! Because of her I am a better writer.
I enjoyed her classes and how she pushes us to do better. Usually I get lazy to write a long essay but when I followed her instructions, I get better and now I can write more than 5 pages essay. The only thing that bathers me is that Ms. Dybala takes very long time to grade the essays. If you wanna improve your writing, take her.
Worse professor ever. Makes class and writing papers more complicated than it needs to be. VERY tough grader. Will stress you out beyond measure.
Horrible teacher, horrible instructions, her class was harder then level 3 and 4 classes at UHD. Do not take her , You dont write regular essays in her class, she sucks and she expect you to finish 1000 words in 2 days. This teacher should not be teaching and she really sucks honestly as a teacher.
Stay away from this professor! She waits until the semester is over to grade papers so you wont know your grade until literally 11:59 pm on the last day of the semester. She assigns too many papers. Half of the time she doesnt even go by her own rubric.
To be honest I never knew about this website. Im returning student, and my last choice to pick was her. Yes, her reviews +, & - are true. But if you do all your assignments youll be fine she will give you a good grade. I expected a C and earned an A, just be patient and polite. I know its hard as a student, but its worth it believe me. 4real!
First, I have to mention that English is not my first language. I tried really hard in her class. Her class is not easy, she gives A LOT of assignments which due every 2 days. Those are "steps" that you must go through and get approved before u can start writing your assay. BUT just follow and stick to those "steps", you will pass. I got an A.
She gives so many papers and assignments every day Everytime you come to class,you will have an assignment due If you have other classes it will make it very hard to do her class and the others She's nice but kinda shady I would probaly take her again because i know how she moves but if you cant handle lots of work this class is not for you.
2 essays and 1 research paper. Has about 4 extra tasks per paper. She posts things at the last minute so you have a day to do them. Towards the end of the class she left a task required for our last big paper to be accepted locked the due date. She ghosted us for the week. Zero remorse for her mistake. If you want an organized Prof don't take her.
Professor Dybala is a great teacher. She explains topics that you don't understand thoroughly. Just make sure when you don't understand something, ask questions and don't over analyze the question the she gives you either. My class had 2 essays and 1 final essay. If your good at writing and revising then this class will be cake.
Beware. i had a 93 until she grades at the last minute of my first essay which was due 2 months ago which i got a 70. she grades very late and the average of her class was in a range of 30s and given no time to improve as she grades. DO not take her.
Had 3 papers, about 4-5 pages. the essays are basically the whole grade. Really tough grader to some degree. If u suck as writing don't take. But she did help me improve my writing skills. And was funny I liked the way she dressed. Good at writing easy A.
SHE IS A TERRIBLE PROFESSOR. I TOOK HER CLASS AND IT WAS THE BIGGEST MISTAKE OF MY LIFE. SHE COMPLICATES WRITING ESSAYS AND KEEPS YAPPING THROUGHOUT THE CLASS. DEFINITELY WOULD NOT RECOMMEND HER CLASS EVEN IF ITS YOUR LAST CHOICE. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS.
She likes to talk, and she grades at the last minute
Ok so I overall enjoyed her, but she does have some questionable things. Like: she takes FOREVER to grade, always late to class, talks a lot. A lot of her work was a heavy load but it's kind of expected. VERY nice and does care about you, she is easy going. So overall it's very 50/50 and depends on your priorities/ expectations.
My peers and I often had trouble understanding her lectures, her teaching style is difficult to understand. Furthermore, the treatment I endured in Professor Dybala's class was beyond unacceptable and unprofessional. She would often make rude/humiliating comments to me in front of my peers. It was truly degrading. Do not recommend.
Professor Dybala is a sweet woman. She can be very boring and her lectures drone on and on, but she means well and wants students to succeed. Anyone who failed her class didn't actually try; she literally handholds students through the process of writing with detailed and bulleted lists.
Professor Dybala is a kindhearted person. She mostly reads the assignments we need to do and explains them. I would say I was somewhat bored but not really. I love how she speaks because it's rather elegant and clear. She gives a lot of advice on writing with her outlines. The only issue there was is late grading. I didn't mind tho.
I would not recommend this due to the fact that she greets everything late and expect everything to be done in a certain manner. Unfortunately, I do not recommend this if you have a heavy work life/life. This professor will not help you advance.
She gave feedback but would take her sweet time to grade some assignments.
Professor Dybala is an amazing teacher one could have. She can be a little strict to grade if certain guidelines aren't fulfilled; but overall she's really informative, helps you out if you ask for extension, and help clear up your doubts.
She gives too much work and doesnt grade em on time just before finals i came to know that i am failing and after her giving remarks she gives time to do it again but gives 70 or less marks its just too muchhhh
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
91%
Textbook Required
35%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
Rating Trend
Declining
-0.85 avg changeRatings by Course
WOMENSLIT
5.0
(1)ENGL2353
5.0
(4)ENGL2328
5.0
(1)ENGL1301
4.3
(3)ENG2353
4.0
(1)Difficulty by Course
ENGENG
5.0
ENG1302
3.5
ENGL1302
3.3
ENGL1301
3.0
ENGL2301
3.0