3.4

Sara Norman

Political Science - Texas Tech University

3.4
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
71%
Would Retake
112
Reviews
3.4
Quality
1.6
Difficulty
3.4
Helpful
3.4
Clarity

71%

Would Retake

112

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What Students Say

The online poly sci class is the easiest thing in the world

POLS1301 - 5.0 rating

Class is mainly done on power point slides with videos to supplement the lectures

POLS1301 - 4.0 rating
Class Info

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100%

Attendance Mandatory

17%

Textbook Required

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Reviews (112)
4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Jan 6, 2017
Would take again

Class is mainly done on power point slides with videos to supplement the lectures. Some test questions are pulled from the textbook reading the textbook will help but not necessarily required if you have some basic knowledge of Government going into the class. The big project grade was an easy A and she gives out extra credit for showing up.

Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
LECTURE HEAVY
5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
May 16, 2019
Would take again

The online poly sci class is the easiest thing in the world. I finished the class in a week but you could totally finish it in a day. You should do it all at the beginning of the semester though. If you don't get an A in this class you are a total idiot. There's no midterm or final but there's one short paper. No quizlet answers though

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
1.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Jul 30, 2019
Would take again

This class is a joke. It can literally be finished in a day. If tech did all their courses like this you'd have a degree in a month. You have to pay to take the class, then pay again to access it with a code, that usually costs around $125-150. The professors are idiots, but they're online professors so thats expected. Easy A.

3.0
4.0
POLS3300
Nov 4, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Tests are difficult and she doesn't provide reviews. Lectures are dense, she can get off topic and very jumpy; difficult to follow. Would not recommend if you aren't going to law school.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2019
Would take again

This is literally the easiest class you probably will take in college. It's all quizzes, and if you wanted to you could just open a new tab and have the reading section available while you're taking them. Unless you're super passionate about political science, don't take the on-campus class. You'll just be wasting an opportunity for an easy A.

5.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Nov 20, 2019
Would take again

This was a great easy class to take. its online so you can get ahead on work and I completed all of it about 2 months early so I had class knocked out which was nice. Take this class you won't regret it.

Respected
Clear grading criteria
Caring
4.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Nov 23, 2019
Would take again

Easiest class at tech. The schedule is clear and laid out and even lets you work ahead. You could finish it all in a weekend if you really wanted to

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Nov 23, 2019
Would take again

Extremely easy class where you can work ahead as far as you want.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Dec 3, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Easiest class I've ever done. Literally finished the whole class in 2 weeks.

Lots of homework
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Dec 5, 2019
Would take again

Easiest class I've taken. Everything is multiple choice except for two short answer assignments which were a piece of cake. Everything's open for the entire semester, so you could get the class done within a week if you wanted. Don't take government in person, take it online. By far the easiest class you'll have to get out of the way.

4.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2019
Would take again

Took POLS 1301 online. Everything is laid out for you from day one so you can complete it at your own pace which is great news for working professionals continuing their education. There are a lot of lectures but the content is easy to understand. Easy A.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Feb 1, 2020
Would take again

Easiest class ever. Everything can be finished in a day if you tried. You just read the content for each unit and take quizzes and write a short answer. You will get an A for sure.

Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Mar 30, 2020
Wouldn't take again

My father died mid-semester and I decided to take a brief leave of absence. When I contacted her about The leave of absence I was taking, she simply replied "note late work policy". My situation was deemed not extreme enough to miss these minuscule assignments. She was extremely unhelpful and morbid. 0/10 and should be reprimanded for her actions

4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Apr 25, 2020
Would take again

The easiest class I've ever taken. I learned a lot and there were no exams. 10/10 recommend.

5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Apr 29, 2020
Would take again

This class was the easiest I have ever taken in my college career. Most of the quizzes you can find a quizlet with some of the questions on it. Easy A for minimal effort. There is one unit where you have to do a short answer response but other than that, it's easy quizzes. Just make sure you do everything in advance so you don't have to worry.

Graded by few things
Clear grading criteria
3.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Apr 30, 2020
Would take again

Much like POLS 1301, an easy A with almost no effort. One of the easiest courses you'll ever take. All of the quizzes are on quizlet, so you don't even have to do any of the reading or watch any of the videos to ace them. The "hardest" thing you have to do is a short answer assignment where you only have to write like 500 words about from a prompt.

Clear grading criteria
2.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: Not sure yet
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Not nice...... Should try to be nicer. She doesn't really listen to excuses since she explains early on that every quiz is up online so no one has an excuse for anything... no excuse for late submission, for misunderstanding, for extraneous circumstances, for having a thicc course load, for dying of Corona......

5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
May 10, 2020
Would take again

This online class was super easy and there were plenty of resources to learn from. You can complete the assignments at your own pace and they are all pretty easy, most of the answers are on quizlet. No exams and very clear guidelines for what is expected. Easy A if you just spend some time to do complete all the assignments.

Clear grading criteria
1.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Nov 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

This class is so easy and such a blow off but she is so mean. She is so impersonal and is literally so rude. I tried to email her and ask a question and she did nothing to help and completely blew me off while also being extremely inconsiderate.

3.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very tough grader, not very considerate of outside issues, extremely picky about grammar and small details. Overall, would not take this prof again, but it was somewhat an easy A. (online cuz of rona)

Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
POLS1301
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

I took the class online and it was a piece of cake. Dont really know much about the professor but like i said, easy A

Lots of homework
3.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2020
Would take again

This whole course is online which I really enjoyed. It is centered around powerpoint slides and videos. Each unit has the same amount of assignments that are all easy. EASY A

Participation matters
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2020
Would take again

Fully online, professor replies quickly, no final

1.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: B
Dec 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very uncaring, lacks any empathy, and lacks any consideration for her students. Has made no accommodations to the pandemic. The course structure is unthoughtful, disorganized, and I definitely regret taking pols with her. Everything is thrown into a big mess on blackboard.

1.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: B-
Dec 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Doesnt care about her students and is extremely rude and unhelpful.

1.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
Dec 21, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Rude, Terrible Lectures, Unresponsive, bad feedback

1.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A-
Dec 26, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Has not shown any ability to teach during the semester. Everything is done on blackboard and she tries to minimize communication as much as possible. Feels like I wasted my time and money. Shes also very rude.

4.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Dec 26, 2020
Would take again

This class was pretty easy. You just have to watch the lectures and supporting videos and answer the questions that go with that. There is no final but there is a short answer assignment halfway through the course. There is a unit with a set of assignments due every week. The entire course is open at the beginning of the semester.

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
Jan 19, 2021
Would take again

Political Science 1301 is an incredibly easy but informative course. The class was fully online and a work at your own pace style, but the professor was quick to respond to emails if any issues arose. This class is an easy A+ as long as you complete the assignments on time, as late work is not accepted whatsoever.

4.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Jan 21, 2021
Would take again

Such a simple and easy class. Just do your assignments on time and you are sure to pass.

1.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Mar 17, 2021
Wouldn't take again

shes rude, unhelpful and doesnt seem very knowledgeable in her field either

4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
Apr 4, 2021
Would take again

Easy class, be sure to read the textbook and take advantage of the extra credit.

Respected
Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
POLS1301
Grade: A-
Apr 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Seems impossible to make this course miserable but somehow she has managed to do so, take it with a different professor.

Tough grader
5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Apr 27, 2021
Would take again

Take this class and stay on top of weekly assignments. You will get an A if you complete the assignments!

Lots of homework
Lecture heavy
5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
May 6, 2021
Would take again

Easiest class EVER! I finished all of my work for the ENTIRE semester in one day. If you just do all of you work, you will make an A. I cannot stress how much of a blow off class this was! TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!

5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
May 8, 2021
Would take again

This is literally the easiest class at TTU. The online class is self paced, I finished it in a week. Easy A! If you don't get an A in this class..........................

1.0
3.0
POLS3300
Grade: B
May 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She is rude, not accessible, and very tough grader. Her lectures were very boring and monotone. Some questions on quizzes were not based on readings or lectures. Got an 89 in the class and did not round up just 1 point. I graduated at the top of my class in HS and had a perfect 4.0 GPA in college until her. Please help yourself & do not take her.

Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
May 19, 2021
Would take again

This is one of the easiest classes I've ever taken. No mandatory lectures, no midterm, no final, self-paced! There's also some Quizlets for this class. Didn't even have to email the professor even once. A true example of a blow-off class. You have to buy a textbook to take the class online, but you won't need it.

3.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Jun 1, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Easiest class I have ever taken. One unit due each week, self paced and very simple. Most of the answers are on the internet for the quizzes as well. Easy class to earn credit for.

5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Jul 8, 2021
Would take again

By far the easiest class I have ever taken. I ended up taking her for both 1301 and 2306. The class is self paced, there is no midterm or final, so if you really want to you can finish the whole class in the first week of school.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
3.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Jul 21, 2021
Would take again

Hands down the easiest class I've ever taken. You can complete the entire course in a day if you have the time; I finished in about a week. I will say, she does NOT accept late work and will NOT extend deadlines. I would encourage you to sit down one day and get most if not all the coursework done and rid yourself of a class!

4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Oct 28, 2021
Would take again

Someone without a brain can do well in this class. The assignments are due every Tuesday, and the answers are all on quizlet or on google. She gives you reminders the day before assignments are due so you never miss one. Easiest A by far.

4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Nov 10, 2021
Would take again

Easy class, you could finish it in a week. She suggests you work a week ahead because no late work is accepted. She drops 3 assignments so if you do the work on time you should get a good grade.

5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Nov 12, 2021
Would take again

Probably one of the easiest classes ever. All quizzes are on quizlet and you really do not have to do much.

Respected
Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A-
Nov 14, 2021
Would take again

VERY easy class. We had like one assignment due a week and they were not hard at all. There was not much room for extra credit but we did not even have any exams at all. I enjoyed this class a lot.

Participation matters
Graded by few things
3.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Nov 27, 2021
Would take again

The class was so easy, literally never watched any of the lectures or emailed her once.

EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

This class is super easy. Assignments are due each week, but take at most 35 minutes to finish. The only thing is that late work is not accepted AT ALL which is reasonable because you know when things are due because there is a schedule. Very easy class though!

Clear grading criteria
4.0
2.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

She's clear on what she expects. If you forget about deadlines, she emails you at noon the day it's due. If you want to do all the work at the beginning of the semester, you can. Not difficult at all, but doesn't accept late work, so work ahead. two 1-2 page papers are required, but that's it. If you want an easy class, take hers (tx pols online)

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Dec 1, 2021
Would take again

Super easy. Definitely take her online history class. She does email a lot but she is very clear about work and due dates (no late work accepted). And the answers for the whole class are on quizlet.

Clear grading criteria
3.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Dec 8, 2021
Would take again

easy A, the due dates are clear and there's about 4 assignments a week. Do them on time since she doesn't accept any late work at all, just get ahead in the beginning. No midterm, no final, and she drops your 3 lowest grades at the end of semester

Clear grading criteria
3.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Dec 9, 2021
Would take again

I took this course online so it was very easy. No lecture she just sent out reminders when quizzes and assignments were due. All test and quiz answers are on Quizlet. There is no exception for technical issues. The online textbook was very complicated to purchase and set up. You also HAVE to get the textbook.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
POLS3300
Grade: B+
Dec 13, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Norman recorded really great lectures and the quizzes were simple. No trick questions and very few written assignments. I would take her again!

Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Jan 2, 2022
Would take again

I really liked her online POLS class and will be taking her again for POLS 2306. It was a very easy class, she doesn't take any late work, so just make sure you never miss a deadline. easy A

4.0
2.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Feb 9, 2022
Would take again

Class was very easy. Did not have much interaction with the professor since the class was online asynchronous. If you watch the lectures you will pass. Didn't even take notes and made an A.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Feb 16, 2022
Would take again

Class is incredibly easy. She reminds everyone on upcoming due dates for the quizzes. Don't bother watching the lecture videos or taking notes. All quizzes are on quizlet.

5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Mar 24, 2022
Would take again

Caveat: Dr. Norman uploads all the hw at the beginning of the semester. I completed 4/5 before spring break and the rest the week after spring break. At a month and a half before the end, I have a 95% with two assignments incomplete. I probably won't do them bc of my apathy. So many of the answers r on google. This is an EZ A if u have 0 late work.

Online Savvy
5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Apr 21, 2022
Would take again

I took the class online and it was the easiest thing. The assignments are very well laid out and she makes it very clear when everything is due. Super easy class.

Clear grading criteria
4.0
1.0
POLS3300
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

You watch the lectures & do the quizzes at home, then one day a week meet for discussion. There were 27 lectures/quizzes. Her quizzes were very straightforward, mostly from quilt. When people in class asked questions, she often didn't know. Its an easy A, but one of those classes where you don't get much out of it unless you want to go into law.

Participation matters
Lots of homework
Caring
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Apr 28, 2022
Would take again

super easy class, at your own pace and there's about 4 assignments a week, you can do every weeks assignments at the beginning of the semester and not worry about it for the rest of the year. uses connect so all the information is right there and can email her anytime with questions, and no exams and 2 free response "papers" that is 500 words total

Participation matters
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
May 5, 2022
Would take again

Easiest class ever. About 4 assignments a week, and 2 essays throughout the year, everything is on google

4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
May 7, 2022
Would take again

This class was really easy. We don't hear much from the professor since there are no lectures. But the weekly assignments are easy, just make sure to stay on top of them. She doesn't accept any ate work or extra credit. But just do the weekly assignments and you will get an A in the class.

4.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
May 22, 2022
Would take again

You won't interact much with the professor for the online version of this course, but it is legitimately one of the easiest courses that I have ever taken. As long as you even kind of stay on top of your work, you'll do well.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2022
Would take again

I really enjoyed Professor Norman. I loved that she posted all the work ahead of time so that students could go at their own pace. She also responds very quickly and is super helpful!

Caring
Online Savvy
4.0
2.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Jul 2, 2022
Would take again

Honestly it was a really easy class! Honestly just be on top of your work and due dates and you will be completely fine.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Aug 25, 2022
Would take again

Literally one of the easiest courses I've taken, and it was all asynchronous and online. You won't really interact with the professor that much because everything is very straightforward and simple to understand.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
POLS3300
Grade: A+
Oct 27, 2022
Would take again

Dr. Norman is a fantastic moot court coach and she is very encouraging and kind throughout the whole process. Just putting in the effort and doing your best is good enough to receive an A.

Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
Gives good feedback
2.0
3.0
POLS1301
Grade: B-
Oct 31, 2022

This course is pretty easy but I do think it's unfair with the late work policy in addition to not giving extra credit. In addition I think the essay grading was extremely tough. content for this class was very out of date as well. In summary this class wasn't the worst but I would suggest just taking the CLEP exam get it over with.

Participation matters
Accessible outside class
Online Savvy
3.0
3.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2022

Lots of work for each chapter and multiple lecture videos/readings as well. Very easy to get a high grade in this class because it is online but she grades extremely hard on essays. She took 20 points off of my SAQ score for going a few words over the suggested word count.

Tough grader
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Nov 28, 2022
Would take again

highly rec taking it online, it was an easy class and I got done with the entire course in a month

Amazing lectures
Caring
Online Savvy
4.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Nov 29, 2022
Would take again

Honesty the class was easy all the work was posted right away so it was easy to get ahead.

4.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2022
Would take again

this class is very easy. lots of assignments but you could sit down and do the entire class in a day if you wanted. NO LATE ASSIGNMENTS

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Online Savvy
1.0
4.0
POLS3300
Grade: B-
Dec 10, 2022

Class is extremely easy for the professor, hard for students. 0 engagement, you literally have 5 question quizzes with 10 minutes each, over a plethora of reading and uploaded lectures. Final exam is HALF the grade. She grades HARSH on "papers." "Papers" are about 1-2 pages tops; you really have no room to grow in the class. Easy for her to grade!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Graded by few things
3.0
3.0
POLS3300
Grade: B
Dec 13, 2022
Would take again

Class was not hard as long as you read and listened to the lectures which has most of the answers. There were quizzes every week with a short answer and multiple choice final at the end but had plenty of time to work on everything. Only downfall is you cannot backtrack on quizzes and the test so be confident in your answer.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Dec 15, 2022
Would take again

I loved Ms.Norman! Even though it was an online class every was easy and very straightforward. You could finish the class in a week if you wanted to because you have all the assignments on hand the first day of class. There's two essay assignments with two prompts for each, it was fairly easy and no finals with this class!

Clear grading criteria
Lots of homework
Online Savvy
3.0
2.0
POLS2306
Grade: B
Dec 26, 2022
Would take again

I have taken Dr. Norman in two different classes and I have enjoyed it so far. The class content is not difficult and it's very easy to make an A or B. Most of the assignments are multiple choice except for two short answer assignments which are graded a bit hard. I would take her class again though.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Mar 31, 2023
Would take again

Easy class, assignments due every week but you can also do them in advance. I was able to finish the course a month early

5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
Apr 19, 2023
Would take again

Class is Easy, assignments due every week. Overall the class is easy and an easy A, you can finish the class in advance and the assignments are uploaded the first week of class. Only one essay throughout the class.

Gives good feedback
Inspirational
Caring
2.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: B+
May 8, 2023

Professor hates her job, life and working with students. Class is easy but she does not engage at all and is extremely easy to get ahold of. Not understanding or willing to work with the student.

4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
May 10, 2023
Would take again

I took this class online, and I really enjoyed it. This professor opens up all assignments at the beginning of the semester, so I did them all during the free trial of the homework platform and didn't have to worry about it the rest of the year. Everything is very straightforward, and she is always available for any questions.

Clear grading criteria
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
May 16, 2023
Would take again

Super easy class and there are no tests!

2.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A-
Jun 30, 2023

I've taken plenty of online classes, and this one stood out because Professor Norman did everything she could to not pay attention to the class. This was an easy class, but I prefer to have a professor who teaches instead of sticking a pre-recorded lecture (not even from her) in front of the students. Obviously copied and pasted feedback on papers.

5.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Jul 5, 2023
Would take again

this class is so easy. I finished it within the first week of the semester and just used the free trial of the textbook so I didn't have to buy it. she opens up all the assignments at the beginning of the semester, so you can work on assignments whenever you have time. no finals or tests so it made finals week a little less stressful.

4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Nov 15, 2023
Would take again

Quizzes were very easy. No test, just two short assignments that weren't too difficult. Easy course to complete in a short amount of time because everything is posted all at once.

1.0
4.0
POLS3300
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 17, 2023

I'll be back with a comment.

Tough grader
3.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: Rather not say
Dec 5, 2023
Would take again

If you have to take POLS take the online class!! Super easy work, and light reading!

Clear grading criteria
2.0
2.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Dec 13, 2023

doesn't engage with her students at all, since it's online i can understand but the lectures she posts arent even her, is she even considered a professor? quizzes for every unit & 2 open ended assignments, which she doesn't even grade herself. whoever she has grading them are awful graders. gave me a 40 on an assignment bc i had no sources, i did..

Tough grader
Online Savvy
3.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Dec 17, 2023
Would take again

Quizzes and a short writing assignment are due every week, with one written paper during the middle of the semester. Very easy class if you stay on top of your work.

Clear grading criteria
3.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
Mar 27, 2024
Would take again

If you're considering taking this class, do it online. Everything was opened day 1 and you can finish it super quick. If you do 2-3 chapters a week, you can finish the course and not have to worry about it anymore. The teacher doesn't really interact with the students and all of the lectures are someone else. Overall, its super easy.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
2.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: B+
Apr 16, 2024
Would take again

She puts no effort into this class, and when you need help with anything, like extra credit or just need a way to get your grade up, she not understanding at all. I just prefer to take classes where the professor is just as involved as you have to be. Easy class, but don't expect her to help you out with your grade at all.

3.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: B
Apr 20, 2024
Would take again

The only interaction I had with this professor is when she sent out emails saying that her office hours were either open, cancelled, or moved. Everything was open as soon as the course was open, you could finish it in a few days if you wanted to. Homework was super easy as long as you paid attention to what you read and watched.

Get ready to read
Lecture heavy
Graded by few things
4.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Apr 24, 2024
Would take again

I finished this course in two days without ever interacting with Dr. Norman or the TA Grader. With that said, she has definitely made this class as easy as it can be. Don't stress about taking this class if you are doing it online.

1.0
3.0
POLS2306
Grade: A-
Jul 29, 2024

The class is fairly easy if you are good at organizing work. She is an awful grader and will not budge on your grades for anything. She's not the one who teaches anything but has many rules. Navigating her syllabus is very confusing and disorganized. This summer we weren't able to get the free one week trial anymore.

Tough grader
1.0
3.0
POLS2306
Jul 29, 2024

Has no empathy and does not care about your grades. Takes forever to respond to emails and is not helpful at all. No extra credits were offered throughout the course

1.0
4.0
POLS2306
Grade: C
Jul 30, 2024

Extremely disliked this professor, so so hard to work with and not gracious at all. Always assumes you are being argumentative. Takes the least effort in grading as possible.

1.0
3.0
POLS2306
Grade: B+
Aug 1, 2024

Just an awful professor. Does no work and does not help you at all. Very disorganized and will not budge on your grade even if it's her fault. Definitely does not like her job.

1.0
5.0
POLS2306
Grade: B+
Aug 1, 2024

Did not teach or do a single thing for the class. Extremely unfair and strict on grading. Gave me a zero on an assignment I worked days on because I submitted it in the wrong format even though I submitted it on time and have gotten an A on every other assignment. Really has no empathy.

1.0
5.0
POLS1301
Grade: B+
Dec 23, 2024

Even though it's online, it feels like you're literally talking to the wall. No opportunity to makeup scores on quizzes due every week.

Tough grader
Graded by few things
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Dec 30, 2024
Would take again

10/10!! This class was great for me because I work full time, and I am a single parent. I finished entire class in a month. 2 writing assignments the entire semester then light reading w/ a quiz each chapter. No tests. All work is available 1st day. Be sure you put effort into writing assignments. She is a tough grader on those.

Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
1.0
5.0
POLS2306
Grade: B+
Feb 24, 2025

Rude and uncooperative. She doesn't answer her emails for days. Claims that technical difficulties are not an excuse for work being turned in a few minutes late.

Tough grader
Lecture heavy
4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
Feb 26, 2025
Would take again

This online class is a breeze. All assignments are open from the start, so you can work at your own pace. The quizzes and writing are easy, and unstuck study is a great study tool. Minimal professor interaction, but a solid A if you stay on top of it.

4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A
Apr 15, 2025
Would take again

POLS1301 is very easy, and the class work itself is very simple, their is just a fair bit of it. All the class requires is a little bit of your time and attention. The policies that surround the class itself are a little odd, but it isn't a big deal due to how easy the class is, just turn in everything on time, and you'll be fine.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Apr 23, 2025
Would take again

Chillest online class, about 3 quizzes a week that take like 25 min to complete (everything is on Quizlet). Only 10 weeks long. 2 short answer writing assignments that were so light. No late work, but you can go at your own pace and finish everything as fast as you want!

Clear grading criteria
Accessible outside class
5.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
May 18, 2025
Would take again

Listen, if you want an easy A, take this class and make Mike Wazowski happy.

EXTRA CREDIT
Clear grading criteria
Online Savvy
1.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
May 18, 2025
Would take again

Just take if online so you don't have to interact with this creature. Just another pretentious political science grad. Get your online grade and go next.

Clear grading criteria
2.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Jun 6, 2025

Do it all in a weekend like everyone recommends. ALL the quizzes are on Quizlet. Write the two short answer assignments on your own and don't try and AI it though--it goes through a very harsh plagarism checker. They aren't difficult so take the hour and write them on your own. Easy A, whole class probably took me less than 5 hours to complete.

Lots of homework
3.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A
Jun 13, 2025
Would take again

Piece of cake. I'm already more than halfway finished: completing a whole unit one day, taking a break the next, onto the next unit, and so on. The two papers seem tedious but they take up the smallest amount of your overall grade. Prof. Norman doesn't do anything herself except talk about the syllabus on the first day.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
Graded by few things
3.0
4.0
POLS3300
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 28, 2025
Would take again

Dr. Norman was not present at all. If you need help on something, persistently email and she will get back with some comment. Recommend going to office hours in week 1, as she will likely be there then. No extra credit. No backtracking questions on quizzes or exams. Stressful but if you are like me and love crime/law you will do well. Good luck!

Tough grader
Get ready to read
Beware of pop quizzes
1.0
1.0
POLS1301
Nov 29, 2025

Very easy and straightforward course. Work ahead and you will do great. However, don't expect any help from Sara Norman; limited office hours, very late email responses, rude and doesn't do the bare minimum as a "professor"

2.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2025

The class is super easy but the professor is a little rude. I had some technical issues at the beginning of the year and her email replies to me were a little aggressive and not helpful. I ended up having to email McGraw Hill because there was nothing being done about the issue I was having. Once the issue was fixed, the class was extremely easy.

4.0
2.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Dec 1, 2025
Would take again

It's an online class just write one essay yourself and you will pass.

4.0
1.0
POLS1301
Grade: A+
Dec 11, 2025
Would take again

A super easy class that I completed in full before the middle of the semester. There are 12 chapters with 3-4 assignments for each chapter, with the only other assignment being a 2-3 page paper. Easy to complete all of the assignments in advance.

Lots of homework
Test heavy
2.0
1.0
POLS2306
Grade: A+
Dec 16, 2025

The class was alright. The class consisted of a bunch of quizzes and 2 papers. The papers are a little tedious, but all of the class material is available on the first day of class - so you can knock every assignment out whenever you want to.

Lots of homework
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