3.6

Sue Cornett

Communication - St. Petersburg College (all campuses)

3.6
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
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Would Retake
88
Reviews
3.6
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.6
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

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Would Retake

88

Reviews

Rating Distribution
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What Students Say

Can be a **** at times

ENC1101 - 3.0 rating

needs to stop with the voices

COMPI - 3.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
C+ (2)
A (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 5 reported grades
C+: 2
A: 1
B: 1
A+: 1
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Reviews (88)
3.0
3.0
ENC1101
May 29, 2003

Can be a **** at times

3.0
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COMPI
Sep 16, 2003

needs to stop with the voices!

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Oct 28, 2003

Really cool

5.0
2.0
ENC1101
Nov 14, 2003

She may seem abrupt but she is trying to pull the best out of me..Ouch.

2.0
5.0
ENC1101
Nov 19, 2003

She is never clear with assignments and is never satisfied with your wokr not matter how good it is.

5.0
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ENG101
Dec 11, 2003

Quit whining you p*ssies! Great proffesor

4.0
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COMP1
Dec 18, 2003

thought she was great, would recommend. very smart and funny, if you're sharp enough to get her sense of humor. heard somewhere that she's a member of mensa.

5.0
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COMPII
Apr 20, 2004

Great Teacher, Fair and just awesome. Really enjoyed her class. I actually learned something! Great for the working student and understands when you can't make class due to work. Lets you make up assignments!

2.0
5.0
ENG101
Apr 25, 2004

As far as appearance she need FASHION HELP! She anaalyzes everything. I always wondered can she ever enjoy a movie without figuring out what the director is aiming for. Over all she is a humors person and needs to speak louder in class.

2.0
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HUM2233
Jun 29, 2004

Was very unclear!!! She lectures form the time the class starts all the way to the very last second. Her tests is really nothing that the lecture is about. Tests are very unclear.

4.0
4.0
ENG1100
Nov 11, 2004

Shes a funny crazy lady and you'll love her but it is a Comp I class so you will have a lot of work!

1.0
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HONORSCOMPII
Nov 16, 2004

cornett is the worst teacher i have come across in my 2 years at SPC, i have had a good experience at PSC but cornett was the exception, shes totally out there in her own world and has little respect for her students unless you kiss her wrinkly ass

3.0
5.0
ENC1101
Nov 18, 2004

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENC1101
Nov 18, 2004

Too much work, not very helpful

1.0
5.0
COMP2
Nov 22, 2004

No Comments

1.0
5.0
ENC1102
Nov 23, 2004

Strange and is very unfair with her grading. This was my only B out of my whole college career.

1.0
5.0
COMPI
Nov 30, 2004

She is a very bad teacher. Her papers are graded unfairly. Good luck if you are taking her!!!!

2.0
5.0
ENC1101
Dec 2, 2004

No Comments

5.0
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COMP1AND2
Dec 2, 2004

She was always willing to help if asked. I learned a lot in her class.

1.0
3.0
COMPII
Dec 7, 2004

She is psychotic, she seem to have a problem with the opposite sex and would not help us at all. I dropped her and retook the class with Professor Johnson, DO NOT TAKE HER FOR ANYTHING

5.0
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ENC1102
Dec 14, 2004

Mrs.Cornett rocks.If you want to sit back and not participate in class you will not enjoy her.She is very friendly once you get passed the "tough" exterior.Students complain of unfair grading.This is true.Students that work hard and long on their assignments get better grades and the slackers fail.

3.0
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ENG101
Grade: A
Dec 15, 2004

I ended up learning less in this class than in any year of high school... I feel like I took three steps backwards.

5.0
3.0
ENC1102
Dec 15, 2004

Wacky, fun — get's your attention. Follow instructions and you'll do well with her.

1.0
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ENC1102
Jan 9, 2005

I graduated from SPC with a 3.914,and the reason for not having a 4.0,she was my ONLY B.I had never(in my entire life)received lower than a B on any papers I've done(for english).I got a C on my long reasearch paper.I had to fight for grades,a few times she "accidentally" made some grading errors.

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ENC1102
Mar 26, 2005

do NOT take her she is TERRIBLE!

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COMPOSOTION
Apr 14, 2005

excellent teacher!!

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3.0
ENG2112
May 1, 2005

I took her for Intro to Motion pictures and she makes the dificult class so fun. She comes up with the funniest remarks, you cannot help butlaugh. It is as easy as doing all of your assigned work and stdying hard and you will budge.

5.0
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ENGLISH1102
May 4, 2005

Solid teacher, not a facilitator! She is genuine as long as your willing to put the effort. She rewards you, and takes points when necessary. SHe understand the student, and what's expected for you to succeed in her class and in life!

1.0
4.0
COMP2
May 17, 2005

She is the worst teacher I have ever had. I even asked a question, and she said that was a stupid question. I thought no question was a stupid question.

4.0
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101102
Jun 7, 2005

She is an extremly smart professor. If your not willing to study, don't take her class. Either you will like her or hate her;however,if you want to learn (that is what college is for)she is the professor to take.

5.0
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COMPII
Jun 10, 2005

excellent educator, she pushed me to really try hard. i love her teaching style, probably my favorite professor so far...

2.0
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HUM2210
Jul 6, 2005

The most boring class I've ever taken.I can't pay attention to any of the lectures for this reason. Tests are very hard and confusing.I'm getting a's in every class, but hers.

5.0
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COMPIII
Aug 18, 2005

Cornett expects a certain degree of literacy and knowledge of the English language. She also is witty, wise, widely experienced professor. You have to earn her respect, but once you do, it's totally worth it.

5.0
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HONORSCOMP
Aug 18, 2005

You can't slack off at all in this class, and that's what's so great about Cornett--she makes you feel like you are at college, that you are being pushed beyond your educational expectations. Take every class she offers, it'll change your life for the better.

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ENC1101
Grade: B
Aug 24, 2005

fabulous. Just the best. Did everything she could to help me

5.0
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ENC1101
Aug 24, 2005

Makes you work and teaches you a lot. She's willing to help if you ask questions, but you've got to be willing to work for yourself to.

5.0
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COMP1
Aug 24, 2005

Great prof. Gave me a rotten grade on my first paper then I busted butt and ended up with an A. Some of the people talking here seem to be big whiners instead of college students.

5.0
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COMP1
Grade: A+
Aug 24, 2005

Terrific. Great sense of humor. Makes class intersting. Fair grades. Gives people a chance to do their best. Likes what she is doing. Definitly tell people to take her classes if they want to learn stuff.

5.0
3.0
ENGLISH
Grade: C+
Aug 25, 2005

I like her. I think she treats her students like she likes them, and she knows how to teach. Thats more than I got in high school.

1.0
3.0
ENC
Aug 31, 2005

ughhh..

5.0
2.0
HUM2270
Sep 13, 2005

She's terrific. I never knew anything about China and India until I took her course. Now I want to go there because of the things she taught us. She keeps your interest and keeps people awake.

5.0
2.0
HUM2210
Nov 17, 2005

I found her lectures interesting and she displayed a great sense of humor. I plan on taking Comp2 Honors because she is teaching it! I love that she uses power point and allows you to look up whatever you missed online.

5.0
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ENG101102
Nov 21, 2005

Without a doubt one of the smartest people I have ever met. If your looking for an "easy ride" this is not the class for you. If you want to actually learn the "roots" of English, this is the right class. She is an amazing teacher.

4.0
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HUM2210
Dec 15, 2005

taught ok, a little boring, not too hard does alot of papers

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HUM2210
Feb 7, 2006

Great teacher. Always willing to help. She keeps u interested with her great personality and corky jokes. You will enjoy her teaching. I did .

2.0
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ENG2100
Apr 11, 2006

The worst professor I've had. She doesn't give clear assignments and then takes points off because you didn't include everything and also because of differences in opinion. She also teaches very unobjectively and scarcasticly. Unprepared for class, quite a bit of time is spent figuring out how to play a dvd or how to open a powerpoint presentation.

5.0
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WH2210
Apr 27, 2006

Great class and very informative, but rather easy. I wasn't challenged by this class. I would suggest taking it because it helps you understand other people rather then seeing things in our American ethnocentric point of view. Very nice lady and cares about her students success.

5.0
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COMPII
Apr 28, 2006

i didnt have her this semester but i can say enough how great this professor is. just a wonderful educator. i recommend her to anyone.She WILL make you work but once you are done w her class you will be so much better for having had her. I give her 4.5 stars...no 5 stars.

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COMP1
Jun 2, 2006

SHE SUCKS DONT TAKE HER CLASS shes a boring teacher and she just sucks..shell put u to sleep and shes annoying TAKE MR.JOHNSON INSTEAD!

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HUMANITIES
Jun 9, 2006

material given in class is never on test your better off to just take from the book ignore all class notes MONO TONE

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INTOMOTIONPIC
Aug 1, 2006

No Comments

5.0
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COMP2
Oct 18, 2006

GREAT teacher. I bet the complainers are slackers. Her sense of humor is great, she is very upper-level, sharp. Don't bring lame-ass excuses and snotty/uppity teen attitude. I didn't find her gender-biased at all- my paper came down on women (I am one) and that got good support before grading. Love the way she has the paper 1st to help term end load.

5.0
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ENC1101
Nov 5, 2006

Her class is a lot of work, but she is very helpful, fair (if she sees you are trying) and you learn soooo much. If you take her you won't have any problems along the way. Take her if you want to do well in your future classes !!!!

5.0
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ENC1101
Dec 3, 2006

Very nice, a bit weird with her facial expressions and remarks. Some dry humor to try and make the students laugh, but she tries, Overall, a wonderful teacher, who will help you out just as long as you communicate with her and she sees you try.

3.0
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HUM2210
Jan 3, 2007

just show up, take notes and listen to lecture. that will cover most of test material. she does give reading as homework, but only makes up a small portion of testable info. she's sarcastic and witty, if you like that then she's great. i'd take her again.

4.0
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HUM2210
May 1, 2007

I have taken her for Hum.I and know for Hum (east/west) and have recieved a D for both classes!!! This is the only class I have ever recieved a D in!! So now I have to RETAKE them both over the summer...good luck for if you decide to take her!!

5.0
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ENC1102
Jun 23, 2007

She seems hard at first but sit in the front play into her game and you will get an A. The first half of the class is the paper, it looks hard but she grades easy and the second half you watch movies! Exam was easy just listen in class and particpate. This was an easy A.

3.0
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ENC1101
Jul 18, 2007

Tough teacher. Not very clear when explaining assignments. Very rigid with grades, tough to please. Very knowledgable in this subject. The class itself is boring but she tries to make it interesting. If you love to write, she is the teacher for you.

4.0
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ENC1101
Jul 30, 2007

Good teacher, was very helpful and polished my writing a great deal. She did however chew out people that were regularity late, but that is to be expected in a college class.

2.0
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ENCENC
Nov 14, 2007

She is the worst teacher ever. Don't take her even if she is the last teacher on this planet. Try different school or wait for the next semestr.

4.0
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ENC1121
Nov 21, 2007

Awsome teacher. Her class has a lot of essay work and research topics but it's worth it, her class truly polishes your writing ability. I enjoyed her witty sarcasm, she was a joy.

4.0
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COMP1101
Nov 25, 2007

if your spoiled and lazy, dont take her class. if you want to learn something then this is the teacher. She has a witty humor thats unexpected but funny. you earn the grade you work for. very intelligent lady that can relate to her students. dont take her if your unable to more than regular b.s papers. you have to put effort into her class.

3.0
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ENC1101
Jan 12, 2008

Nice but very tough. Expects perfection. Not good for someone who hasn't had a writing class in years.

3.0
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ENC1101
Mar 27, 2008

If you have not taken a writing class in a long time and are not already good at it, she is definitely not the teacher for you. She does try to help but she really expects too much for a comp 1 class.

5.0
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COMP1
Jul 2, 2008

Profesor Cornett is an engaging instructor. She brings her subject to life. She is a no nonsense person all the while being a cut up. In other words Do the work and be responsible and respectful and you will do great. SKip, show up late, give excuses, be rude and you will have a problem.

4.0
2.0
ENC1101
Nov 8, 2008

Wonderful teacher. She's extremely eccentric, funny, and zany. She is not boring and is anything but ordinary. Makes writing fun and easy.

5.0
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COMP1
Jan 4, 2009

Mrs. Cornett is very entertaining, and crazy, but when it comes down to grading papers she is very nit picky. she assigned papers that were interesting and dealt with interesting topics. grades mostly on mechanics.

3.0
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HUM2233
Feb 18, 2009

I really didn't enjoy her as a teacher. She wasn't all that funny, and the tests were pretty hard. She really isn't all that clear on what she wants, and takes points off for pretty stupid reasons. I had to take time out of my day and money out of my pocket to do a paper for her, I wasn't happy. She wasn't very interesting, not recommended.

1.0
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ENC1102
Jun 10, 2009

Not a great teeacher for someone that lacks english skills. Graded my paper but did not explain how to better myself. She does not really teach, she amkes us work out of a workbook that is 3 years old, very outdated. She is kinda weird, not very serious in class, not for me. I would recommend a real instructor feel like im not learning a thing.

4.0
3.0
ENC1102
Jun 22, 2009

Currently taking her for comp 2. She likes me because I show up on time, listen and dont talk when shes talking. If you come in late, talk when shes talking or show disinterest she will take it as disrespect and let you(and the class) know it. Overall Decent teacher one of the easier comp 2 classes.(my 2nd time taking it)

4.0
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WORLDLIT
Aug 14, 2009

She was an excellent professor and made me feel like an actual college student. Her classes are not for students that refuse to do the readings, although I'm not sure how those students plan to make it in college. It's also important to participate often and show up. I learned many new things in her class, she kept it interesting.

4.0
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ENC1102
Mar 1, 2010

She is a really great teacher. Make sure you are on time in her class, and don't use cell phones. She will make an example of you in class. Make sure you follow her instructions to the letter. She is really strict, but fun. I highly recommend her. I would take her again if I could.

5.0
4.0
LIT2120
May 11, 2010

Great teacher, do the work and ask questions and you will do well. Come to class prepared, and buy the text book. Not for someone who dosen't care about LIT. If you want to broaden your horizons take her.

5.0
3.0
HUM2233
May 11, 2010

She wants you to work hard and on a college level. Must come to class to do well on the test. She loves her job and it shows.

5.0
3.0
ENC1102
May 27, 2010

Excellent teacher for Comp 2 and humanities 2. I took her for both. Great example of demanding curriculum. Fast moving, no B.S. or sugarcoating, just do as she asks and you will actually notice improvements in yourself regarding your writing and thinking skills. Rough around the edges but she sincerely wants her students to understand. Challenging!

5.0
2.0
LIT2120
Aug 24, 2010

AMAZING!! I had her for World Lit II and Film History, and she was an absolute joy! I always feel sad having to leave her class at the end of the semester. Great at giving fun lectures, down-to-earth, smart, funny, kind,--The best teacher I have ever had!!! Workload and tests are easy and fun, and papers are minimal and easy!! THE BEST TEACHER!

1.0
5.0
HUM2210
Dec 9, 2010

Horrible teacher. Gets off topic and makes it impossible to pass ... don't take her.

5.0
2.0
ENC1102
Dec 12, 2010

Great teacher. Very clear on instruction if you didn't understand then you didn't pay attention. She makes class interesting and you will learn something if you take her. I haven't taken a writting class in 20 years and had no problem keeping up. Once again great teacher, will take her again.

2.0
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HUM2200
Dec 21, 2010

This was the hardest teacher i've ever had. Her notes don't even relate to the tests. You take good notes and study then her tests are like trivia and no where near anything she taught you. Don't take her. Everyone in my class basically failed. I never missed a class and always studied and still got a D. Lowest grade i've EVER gotten in a class

5.0
2.0
ENC1102
May 12, 2011

Prof Cornett is an excellent teacher. I took her for Comp 2 & HUM 2270 I received a solid A in both classes. Just show up & pay attention

5.0
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FIL2030
Jul 8, 2011

Wonderful teacher. Don't let any of the negative comments scare you. She does make you work hard for the grade, but you learn so much more because of that. I learned way more from her than any other professor. She really cares about teaching and she has definitely made me a better student.

4.0
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ENC1102
Jul 21, 2011

As a transient student coming from a state university I'm glad I decided to take this class back home over summer. Mrs.Cornette was a fair grader and alwas gave positive remarks on papers. She also told you how to improve a paper. Watched tons of movies. My advice:go to class and do activities and you'll come out with a solid A or B

5.0
2.0
HUM2270
Aug 4, 2011

Great teacher! She makes class very interesting and explanations are crystal clear. As long as you show up and listen you'll do fine.

5.0
2.0
HUMHUM2
Aug 28, 2011

College isn't easy folks. This class FORCES you to learn the material, this isn't highschool where you can just copy your neighbor. She's a great teacher, very passionate and has a vast knowledge on Eastern art, literature, mythology and temples. I loved this class :).

5.0
2.0
HUMHUM2
Aug 28, 2011

College isn't easy folks. This class FORCES you to learn the material, this isn't highschool where you can just copy your neighbor. She's a great teacher, very passionate and has a vast knowledge on Eastern art, literature, mythology and temples. I loved this class :).

3.0
3.0
COMP2
Sep 14, 2012

Awful for comp. amazing humanities teacher though.

5.0
2.0
HUMANITIES
May 2, 2013

Super nice, although very sarcastic. Great teacher though, you will do well if you study and take notes. One power point project and some tests, with extra credit opportunity.

5.0
3.0
2270
Grade: C+
Dec 12, 2014

This teacher was great. She's not easy, but college isn't supposed to be. If you show up everyday, pay attention, and study, you'll get a B. Her study guides are off topic from the test, so make sure you study off the power point notes (that's the real study guide). Gives tons of opportunity for extra credit. I would recommend her for HUM-2270!

Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

100%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B

65% confidence
Based on 5 grades
Most common grades:
C+ (2)
A (1)
B (1)
Grade Distribution
A(2)B(1)C(2)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(0)
Based on 5 reported grades
C+: 2
A: 1
B: 1
A+: 1
Rating Trend

Improving

+0.69 avg change
May
Jul
Aug
Sep
May
Dec
Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

2270

5.0

(1)

COMP1AND2

5.0

(1)

COMPOSOTION

5.0

(1)

ENG2112

5.0

(1)

ENGLISH1102

5.0

(1)
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HONORSCOMPII

5.0

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5.0

ENCENC

5.0

ENC1121

5.0

HUM2200

5.0

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