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“Bell is a great professor”
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Reviews (99)
Mrs.Bell is a great teacher. I attended her class during summer II. We read short stories and poems but none were boring. She makes sure she does anything possible for you to pass. If you have to take introduction to american literature, then she is the best professor to take.
This is a professor that truly cares about students.She makes it a point that you leave her class a better writer.She invests the time in you, if you reciprocate it.Her energy and interesting topics encourage you to think criticaly about the world around you.I love learning when i encouter teachers like this. A++ for her. You want this professor.
Mrs. Bell is awsome. i look her during the summer and not only did i have fun but she is very helpful. her tests arent hard and she makes the class fun. even if you dont want to take the class, not only is it required, but she makes it fun and interesting. i highly recommend her.
Very clear on what she wants and expects from her student. Makes the class enjoyable and free to speak about the topic presented, and bring different points of view to the table, and finally is very helpful and accessible teacher willing to help anyone out who ask for it keyword YOU HAVE TO ASK and she will be more than happy to help. It is not ea
She does as much as possible to help you pass the class. The discussions in class are very exciting and once in a while we might get out of subject but that is what makes class intresting. If you follow the syllabus and do the required reading, then there is no way to fail this class. If you have to take intr to american lit, then Bell is the best.
Mrs. Bell is an excellent professor. She is really dedicated to what she does. She takes the time to explain to her students what needs to be corrected in a paper. Mrs. Bell is anything but a mediocre teacher. If you want to become a better writer, then you should definitely take her class.
not my kind of teacher. she's pretty hard on you and expects you to devote yourself to her class 24/7. i'd like her if i was a senior, but not as a freshman in college.
I dont recommend her, she expects you to understand literature in her level. She expects you to professional. If you are good in literature, take her, you will find out if you are as good as you think.
I learned a lot about myself, poetry, my writing and I really enjoyed Mrs. Bell and her awesome attitude toward literature that draws you right in along with her.
Teacher is kind of hard. Very helpful but also a tough grader. You actually have to put the work in for exams and the paper if you want do well.
Mrs. Bell is a great instructor. Very helpful. She is a little bit strict on grading but if you read you pass. She makes it clear what she expects from students. I highly recommend her.
Mrs.Bell is a really great teacher. Willing to help on essay, you just have to go to her or email. Lots of reading short stories, poems, but it was really fun. Keeps it interesting. 2 test and 2 papers + final. Grades a little hard on the writings.
i dont like to write essays, but her essays were not that hard.however, she expects a lot from ur essays.she doesnt give good grades for poor essays :( ...the 1st month u gonna have a lot of work, but after ur 1st draft of the research paper everything is gonna slow down.i think thats good because u gonna have time 4 ur other classes
She offered tons of help. She was enthusiastic about class and tried to make it fun. One of the best profs I've had. Alot of assignments.
The professor's class was outstanding. She always made herself available for help, was clear on her instructions and teachings, organized, fair, and most importantly fun just to be around. Extreamly interactive with the students. What was awesome about her teaching style were the discussion group sessions and writing exercises.
I really enjoyed her course. English really doesn't interest me but this class sure. Mrs. Bell's method of teaching makes you want to do the work. She is a very sweet and funny lady. Participate in discussions and attend class regularly.
it is a challenge but she will teach you something
She expects professional work from students. She thinks that we have the ability to write essays like her. Her knowledge of literature sometimes can be intimidating.Some of the assignments are not very clear. However, she is very helpful.
Great teacher, I really enjoy the class. She is devoted to students and will go out of her way to meet up with you to discuss your paper. EXCELLENT!
Very HARD grader.She is extremly helpful and always available. The red pen is the most scary thing in her class!
Amazing Teacher, she wants all of her students to succeed. She will explain things as many times as you need until you understand, and is always available for help. I highly recommend her.
This has been my favorite professor so far. She is an amazing teacher. She will explain times as many times as you need and she really does not mind. She really cares about her students. I enjoyed and looked forward to going to her class. I took her for Composition I and II, American Literature, and British Literature. Absolutely incredible!
this teacher was extremely hard! Do not take her! She gives hard essays, and expects it to be perfect!!!!!!!!
Good Teacher! Very helpful, but hard grader!
True, somewhat unclear. Weak on analysis, its just her opinions she makes them seem like they are true. Helpful though and enthusiastic with the subject.
This teacher is great at what she does. She is a hard grader and expects your best, but she will also give her best to you, to bring your papers up to your best potential. Great teacher!
She's great at what she does and deserves your respect in her class. Do the assignments, ask for her help when you need it and you'll have not one single problem with Mrs. Bell. I received an A and thought she was just an excellent teacher and person! You'd be doing yourselves a favor taking her. I consider myself lucky I did!
Great instructor! She makes every effort to help all of her students write clearly and coherently. Attendance is VERY important. She's always available outside of class times. I HIGHLY recommend her!
She is not worth taking durning summer courses! I got F's on my paper just for messing up on little things. She also rambles, so it is hard to get a understanding for the assignments that ate given. Just in the class alone there is 8 people left in here when 26 people started in the start.
She is extreamly devoted to her work. She makes everything easy. Eventhought I am a poor writer i still got B's on my essays. Take her during long terms because on summers is hard, only 3 or 4 days to do a 5 pg essay. Other than that she is great. As longest you turn in all the homework and essays you can still pass the class easylly.
Take her if u love English (preferably if it's your major) You will learn SO much. But if you just want to breeze through, look for another teacher. Her class is hard and she's a hard grader. I didn't like that she takes 10 pts off ur paper when u dont have the outline & draft on the time she wants it. She does help you though, and you learn A LOT.
I have to admit I didn't connect with Bell at first, but throughout the year I stuck around and learned a lot & enjoyed her class. She is fairly easy if you want to learn and pass.If you're kinda laid back on your work it will be a hassle to go through.She is very helpful& helps you pass as longest you try hard to do well.She also uses MLA! Easier!
I recommend not taking her if you want to get an A. He essay's are a lot of work. I had to drop her class because I got to far behind. she is a good teacher but I recommend her if you want to be a English major!
she's a really nice lady but her class is very time consuming. some of her essays topics are hard to write about and she is a very picky grader. if your an english major then i recommend her. only used textbooks a few times.
Very professional, helpful and clear. Offers a lot of feedback, if requested and as circumstances allows it. Her class is not easy, but challenges and long-lasting great things aren´t as well. If you want to LEARN and push yourself beyond "easy" to become a good writer/sharpen your skills, take her and the reward will last longer than a semester.
She was a nice lady but gave too much work She was always offering help Gave lots of readings to do for homework. Most readings you don't need the book but some you do. If you like writing essay and being stressed take this class.
I dropped her class recently but she is a very smart woman. She is very clever because she combines English with a life lesson. Her essays must be perfect and yes she's picky but her essays make you think deep about life and critical thinking. If you understand what she's really trying to teach you'll understand why she's so brilliant.
Great prof.... But not the easiest, you need to work for it
I took her class Summer I and survived! If you are a poor writer and are willing to improve,she will definitely make your weakness a strength. GREAT PROF!
Do not take this class. Very hard class.
Amazing teacher!
Great teacher! She made it a challenge and it wasn't easy but that's what a great teachers does. She gets you out your comfort zone!
I got this teacher based on reviews. Everyone going to take her, at least her 1302 class, beware. She is VERY strict. She is a very professional. Will NOT reply to emails if something is wrong. Assingments are difficult. Just to point out I did a 5pg essay that wasn't that great I admit, I expected between 50-70, but she won't grade effort. Hard!
Ms. Bell is strict, but fair. She gives opportunity to use help from online sources, the CLE, and during her conference time. If you turn in all your work, you will likely pass. People likely to have problems in her class are those not up to 12th grade writing. Don’t communicate with her using texting lingo. She won’t respond.
Has high expectations of each student. We are not in high school anymore. Offers lots of resources and is always available to proofread all your work as many times as you need. You can get an A in this class if you do all the work and see her for assistance. GREAT INSTRUCTOR, GREAT CLASS. I will definitely take her 1302 class.
Mrs. Bell is fantastic. Very personable and gives a lot of herself and her emotions to really connect with students. She makes the extra effort to really get to know each student and truly challenge them as individuals. Her class is not an easy A by any means, but you better believe that once you are finished, you will have learned so much!
hard class. don't take, I dropped it
This teacher is nice BUT she gives way too much work !! Only take class if this is the only one you will be taking. Too much reading, too many essays and tough grader! she goes at a kind of slow pace at first then she cramps up a lot of work and throws it at you! Also if you ask for feedback, it wont increase your grade. difficult grader!
I loved Mrs. Bell. Her class is not easy but am so glad I took it. Her essay's are easy to understand and the topics make for amazing arguments. If you area lazy and just expect to watch videos and do nothing, don't take her, but she will truly make you work for your grade. I encourage people that actually want to gain something rich to take her
Mrs. Bell's class is definitely not easy, yet by the end of the semester you will find yourself knowing more about writing and how to approach an argument. She really pours her heart into her lectures and pushes everyone to do their best. She is always available for help and is very honest when she dislikes something. For an A, hard work is a must.
Fantastic teacher! She's so personable and nice. Mrs. Bell makes an effort to really get to know her students and really cares that you succeed.
Loads of work, at the beginning its not much, but then get ready for it!
If you are going to college for easy grades then you're missing the point. In this class you will learn so much about writing and she is always available for feedback on essays. She will set you up for success it's up to the student if they take advantage of it. I would take this again because I honestly came out as a better writer
Mrs. Bell is probably the most humble and inspirational professor. Her class isn't easy but nothing in life is so get over it. If YOU give it your ALL you will succeed. She goes out of her way to make time for one on one revision appointments on papers and gives constructive criticism. If you wanna get by my merely doing any work do not take her.
Remember that this is college not HS anymore. Prof. Bell is an awesome teacher. She explains everything in detail and is always available after class hours to meet and offer support. She will check your rough draft until it is perfect. You can get an A in her class, all you have to do is work and ask for her guidance.
Took Mrs. Bell for 1301 and 1302 and would take any class she taught. She clearly loves her job and her students. She is very fair in her grading, she starts off easy with your grades, expects you to learn from her feedback, and then progressively grades accordingly. Reading of assigned books is mandatory. Lots of outside research, but worth it.
Best Professor ever! This lady is down to earth has a great personality and is an outstanding instructor!
Okay professor. I am currently taking her but she expects too much. I am dual enrollment by the way. I know she is trying to prepare us but she doesn't give enough time for essays. It is essay at the beginning but towards the end you will have to do a 12 page research paper. There is also this thing where you have to do happiness journals 21 days.
Mrs bell is amazing , her class is hard if you dont keep up with the assigments on blackboard. Just do your essays , and if you have any questions , she is always willing to help
Mrs. Robin bell is an amazing teacher! I came from foreign country with only a little experience with Writing essays and the use of sentences and paragraphs. By the end of the semester I have learned allot about writing and the use of different techniques to a good story or report. Over all shes a very nice, funny, and approachable teacher.
READ !! she wants to make her class prioritized and the main attention in our classes. We have 4 research essays, 3-4 in-class essays, a project, a book reading and paper plus a final. She doesn't teach about proper composition she expects us to attend the CLE for help. If you are taking 4 classes dont make her one of them.
when I took her class she gave us six papers and they have to be perfect papers to be an A. She expects a lot and the best of you. She will not slow down or help during class. If you want her help you need to schedule appointments with her or go to the CLE. Aside from the six papers i had to read three books and other small assignments.
Don't take this class if you don't enjoy a challenge. You'll explore a lot of philosophical questions in the assigned readings, asked for input/perspective, & write essays based on your interpretations. It's proven too much for many students (a lot of drops), but if you enjoy forums in which to discuss ideas/write about them, you'll love this class
Mrs. Bell is a great professor! She will give you 4 essays to do in class and 3 outside of class. Her class is very hard, as she is a tough grader. If you want a laid back professor, who isn't too picky, then take it with someone else. If not, the CLE and her office will be your new best friends!:) Take care! God bless you! (Your going to need it)
she is a very strict professor and is close to impossible to get an A.
Lots and lots of lectures and hw and papers
If you are willing to learn literature really good, take her. If you do not like essays and procrastinate a lot, DONT TAKE HER! SHE GIVES OUT A LOT OF HOMEWORK AND IS EXPECTING THE BEST FROM YOU. Starts giving homework since the first day and after that get ready for no breaks. She is a really THOUGH GRADER! Don't really recommend in taking her.
Mrs. Bell is a good instructor. She gives out a lot of assignments and she does expect the very best from you. If you like a challenge and/or an English major than take her otherwise choose another professor who is not as challenging as she is.
She s perfect for English majors. She knows her stuff. She gives great feed back, so youll learn how exactly to improve yourself. Shes a challenge, but she has a great heart. If you take advantage and learn what she has to offer, youll get out of there honestly more intelligent in the subject. Be ready to work for your grade.
Worst professor ever. She just assigns papers before receiving the old ones so we never knew what we were doing wrong. Unless you set up office hours thats how you find out and even then she would not help as much she would just tell you your errors and told you she wasn't going to the essay for you.
Everyone saying shes a great professor is lying to you and wants you to fail in life. This lady is horrible. Worst professor ever. Your self esteem will go down if you take her. Nothing is never good enough. AVOID THIS LADY! If you need to take an English class and shes the only one available, wait until next semester to get anyone else but her!
Mrs. Bell a good professor, plain and simple, but she does expect something from you. This is college, though, so thats kind of the point. Its supposed to be challenging. She was clear in her lectures and expectations, and she responded to all of my emails and always made time to review my papers in her office. Discussions were interesting, too.
My friend recommended I take this class, and I wasnt disappointed. First of all, the readings are super interesting, especially the book Stiff: The Curious Lives of Human Cadavers, and the papers werent that hard. If you go to her office, she will pre-grade your papers and tell you what grade you would get if you didnt make any further changes.
Not many people like to write essays and research papers, but if you want to read and write about some pretty interesting things, take her class. Among other things, we read two graphic novels, one of which was The Killing Joke, and there was no boring textbook. She lectures over what you need to know and gives you lots of examples.
She posts tons of examples in Blackboard and gives additional handouts in class--sample introductions, sample body paragraphs showing proper citation format and use of sources, plus a lot of other resources. You can basically work for whatever grade it is you are aiming for. Go to office hours and email her, and you should be fine.
Very tough class. Although she responded to emails within the hour, she is very tough and it is very hard for you to get a good grade. She uses an site called padlet, and when we try and use it in class it does not work and it wastes so much time. Also, her blackboard is organized but super over crowded. Do NOT take this class if u want an A!
This teacher is crazy! She expects so much work from you, she makes it seem as if you dont have any other classes! She doesnt make anything clear, she makes you feel like shes yelling at you if you ask her a question. She is just not a good instructor for someone who is not an English major. She is just horrible! WORST TEACHER EVER!
Hardest class I have ever taken. She gives a lot of homework and its a really tough grader on everything you turn in.
I had to drop the class, as it was way too much. She gives endless homework and makes it seem like you don't have other classes to take care off. I give her credit for replying to emails almost immediately. If you have a question she will go out of her way to help you out.
Tough class. Gives work like if her class is the most Important thing in your life. Although she does respond fast and helps out a bit
She is a really tough grader. You MUST make an appointment with her in order to obtain a good grade. My biggest regret is never going to a meeting with her. Please, if you want an A or B, MAKE AN APPOINTMENT.
DO NOT TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! by far the worse class I have ever taken! She is an extremely tough grader and expects you to understand everything. She is intimidating to come to when needed additional help she will just say look at instructions on blackboard
Very tough grader, she does reply quick to emails but her class in general is extremely hard. You can have a good essay, but if there is one sentence she doesnt like, its an automatic F! If your looking for easy doable dont take her!! She assigns lots of hw and very tough grader for everything
Its actually pretty hard to fail this class unless youre lazy and dont do the work. The way the grades are weighted, if you do all the homework and have good grades on those, you can basically pass with a C even if you make Ds on your papers. Mrs. Bell goes out of her way to help you, and she answers emails and Pronto messages really fast.
Mrs. Bell is one of the most amazing teachers. Her attitude is always positive and frequently has a smile on her face. You can tell she enjoys her job and she is willing to go far and beyond to help her students succeed. When the pandemic started, we had to finish the class online. At that time, she was even more helpful. I strongly recommend her!
Professor is incredibly helpful and responds to emails and messages quickly and her course content is entertaining. However if you're looking for an easy A, skip this one. The assignments are very focused on reading 20pg lecture notes every week along with random articles and there is a guaranteed quiz due every Tues by midnight over the material.
This was a really interesting course but it was not easy. The assignments are very specific and require effort. There are a lot of readings, weekly quizzes, discussions, and three major essays. The essays are a major part of the final grade and are not simple. Professor responds quickly and does a great job of encouraging participation.
Professor Bell was an awesome professor. I took a mini semester so there were 3 essays jammed into 5 weeks. She was clear on grading and responded almost immediately when I had questions. Definitely taking her again for ENGL 1302.
I took Robin Bells ENGL 1302 online. It was an amazing experience. She was attentive, fair, and fun. The reading material was brain food. Whenever there was papers due, she would give you actionable feedback. It definitely looked like she cared about her work and students. Im hyping this instructor, but I believe credit should be given where due.
Amazing teacher! Graded on effort, if you do all the work you are almost guaranteed to pass. Assignments consisted of 3 essays and preliminary work like outlines, peer reviews, and assessments of tutor reviews. Bell was readily available, genuinely concerned for her students & helps in any way possible. Time-consuming work load, but I recommend!
She started off all nice and it went well for a few weeks till the first essay. She would say "you did it wrong" or "Its just not how I want it" Without giving advice or tips. She would post random assignments and expects you to finish the next day and she also gives so many assignments and complains that she has too many stuff to grade.
She is a great professor, but there is a lot of work to do in her class. You will be reading a lot and writing a lot of essays. Recommend being organized and up to date with your work since it does pile up and because she does not accept late work. Other than that she is really lovely and if you have any questions she will answer on time.
Great teacher, just lots of work especially if you have a full time job. Put forth effort and it will be no problem passing. Log in everyday as information is updated constantly as well as possible "easter eggs" added to posts for time, better grade, etc. Not a cakewalk, but an A is possible.
Ms. Bell's lectures gave me laughs and were entertaining to read. She assigns a lot of work and is very specific about how she wants the papers. As long as you follow everything in detail, you should be fine. She's amazing at responding to messages as quickly as possible! She always provided me with constructive advice and feedback.
Lectures are great, and as long as you follow the guidelines she stablishes for the papers you should be fine.
This professor made the class extremely difficult. I don't get how she has good reviews on here. Everyone from my class dropped out. She made assignments difficult by adding so many unnecessary things she makes it seem like you're an english major and if its like the only class you're taking. I really wouldn't take her there are better professors.
DO NOT TAKE THIS TEACHER!!! at the beginning of the semester there was 31 students and towards the middle there was only 8 left. She uses a lot of Ai and doesn't really explain how to do essays.
Robin Bell is a great instructor. She answers extremely fast on Pronto, answering any questions you may have. This class requires ALOT of time. Take advantage of extra credit opportunities. Do not procrastinate on essays, start them ASAP. Attendance is marked every class as well.
Professor Bell's class is challenging but engaging. The workload is heavy, but she provides great feedback. unstuck AI was a lifesaver for essay prep. Definitely take it if you're up for the work.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
86%
Textbook Required
33%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
B+
Grade Distribution
Common Tags
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ENGL2341
5.0
(4)ENGL1301
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1301000
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ENGP03
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COMPOSITION2
5.0
CLASS
5.0
COMP1301
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