3.9

Wendy Braun

English - The University of Tennessee Knoxville

3.9
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
69%
Would Retake
111
Reviews
3.9
Quality
2.9
Difficulty
3.9
Helpful
3.9
Clarity

69%

Would Retake

111

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

60

4

16

3

12

2

9

1

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What Students Say

DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS

ENG102 - 1.0 rating

If I could rate this woman a zero, I would

ENG102 - 1.0 rating
Class Info

Online Classes

100%

Attendance Mandatory

90%

Textbook Required

22%

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95% confidence
Based on 66 grades
Most common grades:
A (26)
A- (10)
B (7)
Grade Distribution
A(33)B(7)C(9)D(0)F(0)A-/B+(17)
Based on 70 reported grades
A: 26
A-: 10
B: 7
B+: 7
Common Tags
EXTRA CREDIT (30)
Gives good feedback (30)
Tough Grader (20)
Clear grading criteria (15)
LOTS OF HOMEWORK (14)
Caring (14)
Skip class? You won't pass. (13)
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS (12)
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Ratings by Course

101

5.0

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255

5.0

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ENGLISH253

5.0

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ENGLISH1010

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Difficulty by Course

ENG102

4.1

ENG101

4.0

ENGL201

4.0

ENGLISH102

4.0

ENG253

3.2

Reviews (111)
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Dec 17, 2014

She is really easy and nice. All you really do is write essays and its only 4. She will answer any questions you have during class or office hours or emails. You have some online work but it's just easy quizzes that you can retake to make a better grade. You will have to read a lot of articles but it's not bad.

4.0
2.0
ENGLISH101
Jan 3, 2015

Dr. Braun was an excellent professor. She grades pretty strictly, but gives you clear expectations of what she wants. If you have the chance, take her class.

4.0
2.0
ENGL253
Feb 9, 2015

She's pretty easy, and homework isn't bad at all. She's kind of sassy though, and she can get in really bad moods. For example, DO NOT HAVE YOUR CELL PHONE IN CLASS, she will literally flip out. Overall, however, she's easy and this class really wasn't bad. She doesn't make you buy books which is nice, all the readings are online. Take her!

3.0
4.0
ENGL253
Grade: A-
Mar 11, 2015

Grades essays really hard, but grades homework on completeness, and it's like 20% of your grade, so mostly As on hw if you follow rules. Even if you do badly on essays, you can still pass. Plus allows a revision on one essay. Extra credit to see a tutor. Not bad. Last day of class there was extra credit for bring movie snacks.

4.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2015

Good teacher. The 101 class is mostly the same as others, so the rules aren't really hers. Inside tip! She grades the first essay really hard, after that she lightens up.

4.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A
Mar 11, 2015

Grades essays hard, but homework easy which is still a big part of your overall grade. Extra credit for visiting the Writing Center and on the last week for bringing snacks. Just pay attention because she posts a lot of her lecture and peer review notes, but not all of them and then you can miss out on stuff that is important.

4.0
2.0
253
Grade: A
Mar 13, 2015

Assigns a range of writing assignments. Some are fun like making a visual of the short story.

5.0
1.0
255
Apr 17, 2015

She gives extra credit for going to the writing center. Saved my grade.

2.0
4.0
ENG253
Grade: C
May 13, 2015

She is a hard grader, attendance is a must. Not understanding. I would not take her class as an elective. Expect lots of busy work outside of class.

5.0
2.0
253
Grade: A
May 30, 2015

A lot of writing for a reading course, but at least you get feedback before the final drafts are due.

2.0
4.0
ENG253
Grade: C-
Jun 30, 2015

Want an easy English class? DO NOT TAKE HER. Homework everyday in her class, tough grader for the assignments that are NOT clear. She picks favorites and think about skipping class... think again you will not pass

5.0
1.0
ENGLISH253
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2015

It's a writing intensive literature course, so expect to read and write. Fun extra credit though, like writing alternate endings to the stories.

5.0
1.0
101
Grade: A-
Oct 17, 2015

I would take her again, but maybe not for a writing class. Expect to write EVERY DAY.

4.0
4.0
ENGL101
Grade: A-
Nov 8, 2015

Dr. Braun is a great teacher and is always willing to help and enhance writing skills. However there is a lot and sometimes unreasonable amount of homework given for a MWF class. She does give you class time to work on your papers and tries to be as clear as possible. Dr. Bruan is a great teacher and most times will let you out early!

3.0
4.0
ENGLISH101
Grade: B
Nov 9, 2015

Definitely a difficult class. As a general english class, it was very demanding but once you understand her grading ways then it isn't as bad. Be sure to turn in the homework on time or you will NOT get credit. She also takes attendance, so if you are not in class you will most likely not get credit for the journal that day.

3.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: C
Nov 23, 2015

Do not take this class, she is the toughest English 101 grader and can actually be very rude one on one

4.0
4.0
ENG101
Grade: A
Nov 30, 2015

difficult in the eyes of other english 101 classes but once you get the hang of her grading scale then things get easier, homework and attendance DO make a difference in your final grade though! 9/10 would take again

5.0
1.0
ENGL101
Grade: B+
Dec 1, 2015

A lot of writing, but she offers extra credit and a revision option and drops lowest homework grades.

3.0
3.0
ENGLISH232
Grade: C+
Dec 2, 2015

Even if you go for help, it is no guarantee you will do well. Very hard grader and doesn't teach, only assigns things someone else wrote to read that explains the assignment

5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A+
Dec 12, 2015

Tons of reading and writing, but also lots of extra creidt and she drops lowest homework grades and has revision option for one paper.

5.0
1.0
ENGL101
Grade: A-
Dec 13, 2015

Grades essays hard, but homework is graded on completion (and its 20% of grade). I made C's on essays, but ended up with an A- because I did all the homework and extra credit. Also the only professor I had that was enthusiastic during class. The others were very cold and just lectured the whole time. Don't text during class. she will call you out!

5.0
1.0
ENGL1010
Grade: C+
Apr 2, 2016

She is a great teacher! She is always smiling and very helpful.

2.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: B
Apr 25, 2016

This was the hardest class I took this semester and it should be an easy course. You have a ton of homework every night, her grading is incredibly hard, and she is not helpful. She is nice, but does not think twice about failing a student. WOULD NOT RECOMMEND unless you are super good at english.

3.0
4.0
ENGL102
Grade: C+
May 1, 2016

She's really enthusiastic about this course and will help if you ask for help. This is supposed to be an easy course but it's not because you have lots of homework every night. Also, she's one of the toughest graders I've ever had. The only good thing is that she gives extra credit, drops the lowest homework/in class grades, and offers one revision

1.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: C-
May 5, 2016

She is the woat. She gives homework everyday and she grades really hard. Would not take her again.

1.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 10, 2016

DO NOT TAKE HER. I took 102, which should be easy, but she assigned SO MUCH HOMEWORK. And this was straight-up busywork. Basically rephrase every chapter of both books into your own words. We had three 1,000 word journal entries a week. By the end, my PC File had over 40 journal entries for her class alone. I felt like I was back in HighSchool...

5.0
2.0
ENGL102
Grade: A-
May 17, 2016

Dr. Braun is a tough grader on essays, but provides a lot of extra credit, a revision, and drops the lowest homework grades. Lots of homework (reading and an outline of the reading) but it is graded easy.

5.0
2.0
ENGLISH1010
Grade: A
May 18, 2016

Online 5 week course at PSCC. Guidelines tell you exactly what you need to do. Challenging but in a good way. Never thought I was an english person, but made an A and learned alot.

5.0
1.0
ENGL1010
Grade: A
May 19, 2016

Hybrid course. Grades slowly improved over the semester and feel like a much better writer now.2120

5.0
1.0
ENGL1010
Grade: A
May 20, 2016

Intense hybrid course taught over 5 weeks. A lot of work but makes it easy.

5.0
3.0
ENG253
Grade: A
Jul 30, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Braun meets with you about every essay and gives you tips on how to improve. Loves to hear your interpretation of a story.

5.0
3.0
ENG253
Aug 2, 2016
Would take again

Is more helpful in person than with comments on essay. Visit her office hours before the paper is due for help.

2.0
3.0
ENG102
Grade: A+
Aug 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Braun is very particular. She likes you to play her game, if you know what I mean. As long as you skim the readings and do all of the homework, you will do fine and maybe get an A or B. Do not think she reads the homework but she without a doubt reads the papers. Make sure you go to class, she likes attendance and enthusiasm.

5.0
3.0
ENGL253
Grade: A
Aug 6, 2016
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class. More than I thought I would. Not bad for a summer gen Ed.

5.0
4.0
ENGL101
Sep 23, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Braun spends a lot of time going over each essay. She basically tells you exactly what you need the write. Cancels lots of classes to meet about papers.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ENGL331
Oct 21, 2016
Would take again

Interesting readings and we watch some films too. Mostly discussion, so not a class for the painfully shy.

ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENGL1010
Grade: B
Nov 3, 2016
Would take again

Mrs. Braun was my teacher at pellissippi. Easy going. Let's you write in class, then checks each draft before you turn it in which really helps. I've never been good at writing but I learned a lot in this class.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENGL101
Nov 22, 2016
Would take again

A lot of reading and writing homework but class is pretty laid back. You just sit and write.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Clear grading criteria
Caring
3.0
4.0
ENGL101
Grade: B+
Dec 11, 2016
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Braun was by no means a bad professor. However, she is super picky about works cited. It has to be the latest MLA and 100% correct for credit. Her commentary on papers is 2-3 sentences at most, and the third paper makes your gradewith no revisions. She gives extra credit for going to the writing center and revisions on the first two papers.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
1.0
4.0
ENGL101
Grade: Audit/No Grade
Dec 15, 2016
Wouldn't take again

GET OUT OF HERE WHILE YOU CAN! Do NOT take Wendy ever if you can. I have never cried so hard. She made me feel like a terrible writer/student/person.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
ENGL331
Dec 23, 2016
Would take again

No textbook, readings posted online. Daily reading responses and two major essays. Not bad. Best part is the final presentations where you can choose any topic. Group project, but gives time in class to work on it.

Tough Grader
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
ENG102
Mar 23, 2017
Wouldn't take again

DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. I have gotten straight A's on papers in other UTK English classes, but Dr. Braun is the only professor who has give me low grades on papers which I worked really hard on. She is super unhelpful when you ask her anything and is just mean. Her homework is all busywork and so is the work during class. TAKE SOMEONE ELSE 4 ENGLISH

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
2.0
3.0
ENGL102
Apr 10, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Do all you can not to take this teacher. She is an awful teacher and does not help you understand. She has meaningless homework for about 3 or 4 days out of the week. I also worked a lot on revising a paper and she did not giving me any credit back even after going to the the writing center. AVOID HER AT ALL COSTS.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENGL331
Apr 18, 2017
Would take again

Excellent lectures and helps a lot on papers. Got to her office hours and get the extra credit by going to the Writing Center!

Tough Grader
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
4.0
ENG102
Apr 25, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Wendy's class was a lot more difficult and involved than a 102 class needed to be. The papers were honestly difficult, and she is a hard grader.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
ENGL102
Apr 27, 2017
Would take again

Hard, but if you go to her office hours she is willing to work with you. Big on professionalism! Offers extra credit and revisions and makes last paper easy. Makes you work for it, and grades essays hard, but overall class average is a B.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
Caring
GROUP PROJECTS
4.0
4.0
ENGL201
Grade: B
May 2, 2017
Would take again

Wendy is a great person, but her class is meh. It usually only lasted about 25-45 minutes, so I kinda felt like it was a waste of time. It was hard to justify waking up at 7:30 for essentially an attendance point. You don't really do much in class, but there's a lot of homework. If you don't give her exactly what she wants in your essay, look out.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENGL102
May 4, 2017
Would take again

Much harder and more work than my 101 teacher, but I definitely feel like I improved more as a writer. YOU WILL WRITE EVERY DAY! Gives lots of feedback and opportunities to revise.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
1.0
5.0
ENG102
Grade: B+
Jun 14, 2017
Wouldn't take again

If I could rate this woman a zero, I would. I seriously don't know WHAT these people below who have rated her 3, 4, & 5's are thinking. Wendy is the pettiest, rudest, and most passive aggressive professor at UT! As long as you play her little game and don't ask questions, your life might not suck. She makes Eng102 WAY harder than it needs to be.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
3.0
ENG253
Aug 16, 2017
Would take again

Took her for a summer course. Love the readings and like that she uses student suggestions for short stories.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
5.0
3.0
ENG253
Sep 28, 2017
Would take again

Professor Braun is very sweet and very helpful. I thought the class would be hard because I am not good at writing, but she comments on rough drafts and offers lots of extra credit and revision opportunities. It's not an easy class, but she makes it hard to fail unless you just don't try.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
3.0
4.0
ENG253
Nov 27, 2017
Wouldn't take again

While she is a pretty good teacher and is very organized, she is the toughest grader I have ever had in my entire life. You better know every MLA rule, and are prepared to invest A LOT of time into your papers for her class. Luckily there are a lot of homework assignments and revision opportunities to raise the final grade.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
ENGL253
Nov 28, 2017
Would take again

I took this intro to fiction class accidentally thinking it was a creative writing course, but I couldn't drop. I still learned a lot and feel like I improved my writing and research skills. Its a Gen Ed course and she makes it clear how you can use this stuff in other classes.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Would take again
3.0
4.0
ENG253
Grade: B
Nov 29, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Very nice and willing to help. But she is a really tough grader when it comes to essays and your grade really depends on the two essays written for the semester. She gives you chances to revise them, but it is not much of a grade boost. Make sure you follow the instructions very carefully for the papers and you will be fine.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
4.0
3.0
ENGL101
Dec 9, 2017
Would take again

Easy class. Nice person. Homework every night. No class on the weeks the papers are due.

LOTS OF HOMEWORK
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
ENGLISH102
Feb 8, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She is incredibly critical over anything you write. Your sources for any paper won't be "scholarly enough"even if there aren't any resources for the incredibly specific topic she provides. She is also not afraid to tell you how she really feels so look out!

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
3.0
3.0
CRN20525
Grade: B+
Feb 12, 2018
Wouldn't take again

She gives you a topic to write your papers about that is WAY to specific, and then when you can't find good enough sources for it she grades you extremely harshly. Her lecture is very pointless and I feel as if taking this class online I would get the same information. She is a nice lady, but the grading is a bit ridiculous.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
1.0
5.0
ENGL102
Grade: B
Apr 18, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Worst English professor I've ever had. Just take someone else, seriously. Made the class harder than it needed to be and graded everything extremely harshly. Don't be late to class or she'll single you out and make your life miserable. Class portion is completely pointless and so is the homework. Gave me C's on papers I should've gotten A's on.

Tough Grader
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
SO MANY PAPERS
5.0
3.0
ENG253
Apr 24, 2018
Would take again

Lots of opportunities to improve your grade. Lots of writing but offers revisions and extra credit.

Tough Grader
SO MANY PAPERS
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENGL102
Apr 27, 2018
Would take again

Grades hard but pretty lenient with extensions, late homework, and makeup work.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ENGL101
Grade: A+
May 6, 2018
Would take again

She's really great! I took her for both English 101 and 102. Over the year, i really had a lot of time to communicate with her and really improve my writing skills. She loves it when you visit her office hours, and is really friendly. She's always willing to help and gives extra credit for visiting the writing center. Easy class structure, easy hw.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
4.0
ENGL101
Grade: A-
Jul 10, 2018
Would take again

Tons of writing, but accepts late homework and allows revisions on papers plus extra credit for visting the Writing Center.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENGL102
Jul 17, 2018
Would take again

You get to pretty much choose your topics. Lots of writing, but plenty of feedback on drafts and lots of time for peer review and revision.

GRADED BY FEW THINGS
EXTRA CREDIT
4.0
3.0
ENGL253
Oct 11, 2018
Would take again

Fun stories and lots of chances to revise your work.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
GROUP PROJECTS
5.0
1.0
ENGL101
Nov 12, 2018
Would take again

Tough grader but gives lots of revision opportunities and willing to help even more if you visit her office hours.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Caring
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Nov 27, 2018
Would take again

She's a tough grader, but she gives you a chance to revise almost every paper. Time management is important in this class. Also, go to her office hours.

Tough Grader
Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
1.0
4.0
ENGL101
Nov 30, 2018
Wouldn't take again

she graders her papers so hard and gives pointless homework. she is not helpful when you go see her

Tough Grader
4.0
3.0
ENGL101
Grade: B+
Dec 2, 2018
Would take again

Gives plenty of extra credit and allows for makeup work. Kinda tough grader but gives revision opportunities on all papers. Very nice teacher as well

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Dec 6, 2018
Would take again

Tough grader, but you get to revise everything. You will be a stronger writer by the end of the semester.

Tough Grader
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
3.0
ENGL253
Dec 10, 2018
Wouldn't take again

Throughout the semester she was a great lecturer. However, when it comes time to papers she is an extremely tough grader. Make sure you have the correct sources that she wants because if you don't she'll drop you a few letter grades. Overall it was a fun class that had a lot of reading, I just don't like the way she poorly grades papers.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
LOTS OF HOMEWORK
5.0
4.0
ENGL101
Grade: A
Dec 11, 2018
Would take again

I would totally recommend this teacher to anyone! She is not an easy grader but if you follow the assignment for the paper's carefully you will be fine. Take time with each assignment and go to office hours if you need any help/clarification. She is very nice and caring so don't be afraid to reach out.

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Caring
4.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A+
Dec 14, 2018
Would take again

Miss Braun was my first English professor coming into college! She truly cares about the success of her students and is very helpful! English is my major so acing the class was pretty easy for me. She allows you to revise papers and is a very reasonable grader. She was always the sweetest. I definitely recommend taking her!

Gives good feedback
ACCESSIBLE OUTSIDE CLASS
Clear grading criteria
5.0
3.0
ENGL102
Feb 19, 2019
Would take again

Grades hard, but let's you revise. Plus lots of extra credit.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
4.0
ENGL101
Mar 4, 2019
Would take again

Great professor!

Gives good feedback
Tough grader
Accessible outside class
5.0
3.0
ENGL101
Mar 26, 2019
Would take again

Tons of opportunities to revise and get extra credit.

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
So many papers
1.0
3.0
ENGL101
Grade: A
Apr 7, 2019
Wouldn't take again

She is really unfriendly and honestly the worst professor I have had at University (Im a junior).

5.0
2.0
ENGL102
Apr 24, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Braun was very nice about some issues I was having this semester. She gave me an extension and was very caring. She is a really hard grader, but she offers lots of chances to revise and get a better grade.

Gives good feedback
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
ENGL101
Grade: B
Nov 5, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Braun is a very difficult grader. You do get to revise some things, but even then you still might not get a great grade. She claims you can skip up to a certain amount of classes without penalty, but if you choose to do so she grades your work even harder. She is unfair and caused me lots of stress. Would never take again.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENGL101
Grade: Not sure yet
Nov 25, 2019
Would take again

Great teacher. She is understanding and the class isn't too difficult. If you put in the work on papers you'll get an A. She also cancels class more than most professors.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A+
Nov 25, 2019
Would take again

I really like her. I plan to take her class for English 102 as well. Show up to class because there is an attendance sheet, but she cancels class often though which is great. Do the easy homework, go to tutoring for your essays, and follow her grading criteria and you will have an A. Lots of extra credit opportunities!

Gives good feedback
Participation matters
Clear grading criteria
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Dec 3, 2019
Would take again

Dr. Braun is a tough grader but she gives amazing feedback to help with the revision, especially if you go to her office hours.

Gives good feedback
Caring
Tough grader
4.0
2.0
ENGL101
Dec 4, 2019
Would take again

Professor Braun gives lots of revision opportunities and extra credit and will even sometimes cancel class to meet with students about their papers. Lots of writing but lots of help if you take it.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
2.0
5.0
ENGL101
Dec 16, 2019
Wouldn't take again

she was a very hard grader, while she did give you a good amount of time to work on essays you still wont get the grade you want

Tough grader
Get ready to read
5.0
4.0
ENGL101
Grade: A-
Jan 9, 2020
Would take again

Alright so many might say Dr. Braun is difficult or unfair, these people are individuals who didn't put in the work. She offers so many extra credit opportunities that you'd have to be stupid to not take advantage of them! Not to mention the depth at which she will read your papers and respond to them. Put in the work you get the grade. Simple.

Gives good feedback
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
4.0
3.0
ENGLISH101
Grade: A
Mar 2, 2020
Would take again

Wendy Braun is absolutely incredible. I honestly really enjoyed her class. Read the syllabus because she hides extra credit there and make sure you are not late to class because she counts that as well for attendance.

Gives good feedback
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
3.0
ENGL101
Grade: A
Apr 28, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Braun is a very good instructor. She is clear about the grading and allows revisions and accepts late homework for partial credit. There is a lot of work, but most of the homework is an easy A if you get it in on time. She grades essays harder than my 101 teacher, but she allows revisions on almost everything.

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Caring
2.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: Rather not say
May 5, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Nice professor until I needed help with submitting a paper. That's when I started to notice the passive aggressiveness. There are better English professors you can take.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 8, 2020
Would take again

I had Dr. Braun for both English 101 and 102 and honestly loved her. We had quite a bit of homework and she definitely grades hard on the essays. If you show up to class, ask questions, and go to the writing center for advice on your papers, youll be fine. My personal experience with her was great. Its not an easy A but its definitely possible.

Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
2.0
5.0
ENGL102
Grade: C-
May 11, 2020
Wouldn't take again

If you take her you should expect an assignment due every day. Pointless homework. She is very caring and wants you to do good but she wrecks you on grading your papers. There are so many instructions for the papers and it gets very confusing on what she really wants. Very workload heavy

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
Tough grader
1.0
3.0
ENGL101
Grade: B+
Jul 20, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Braun was friendly to start off with, but soon was very aggressive and never gave you an A on anything. When asked questions she answered like you were stupid or completely ignored you. She grades you based of her first paper so make sure your paper is up to par or you get mean looks, rude comments, and no help. DO NOT TAKE HER SHE IS HEARTLESS

Participation matters
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENG253
Grade: A
Aug 7, 2020
Would take again

This is an online class where you work at your own pace. Dr. Bruan had office hour almost every day and would meet with us about our papers. Its a summer class, so there's a lot to do in a short amount of time, but the readings were fun and she had interesting questions for the discussion board.

Gives good feedback
Accessible outside class
Get ready to read
5.0
2.0
ENG253
Grade: A+
Aug 19, 2020
Would take again

Took online over the summer and probably my favorite English class ever. I am a science major and usually hate english, but Dr. Braun made me fall in love with fiction. The readings and assignments are so interesting and thought provoking. I would take this class again if I could. Also, Dr. Braun is just the sweetest professor and so understanding.

Get ready to read
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
1.0
4.0
ENGL101
Grade: C
Sep 29, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Definitely the worst professor I have. Im not sure if its because of the pandemic situation altering how students are learning, but her grading scale is absolutely ridiculous. Every one of my classes is going fine, except hers. If you get this professor, I recommend switching classes or waiting until a future semester to avoid her.

Lots of homework
Tough grader
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Nov 5, 2020
Would take again

This class is asynchronous so it is all online at your own pace. There are lots of extra credit but also lots of work and writing. She does have office hours almost every day and if you go she will basically tell you everything you need to fix with your paper and help you get a good grade.

Accessible outside class
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A-
Dec 2, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Braun is an excellent teacher. Her online class is set up low key, you just complete the assignments by the due date, no weekly Zoom meetings, except you have to meet with her once to go over your essay before turning it in. There's some extra credit and revision opportunities and she drops a few low assignments.

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A
Dec 4, 2020
Would take again

Prof. Braun is really sweet and helps on papers if you go to office hours. She grades essays tough, but homework is graded on completion and helps your average. You can revise papers for a better grade and some extra credit here and there.

Accessible outside class
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENGL102
Mar 5, 2021
Would take again

Doctor Braun tells you EXACTLY what you need to do in each essay. Line by line. She goes over it in class and gives handouts. If you just pay attention you will do will. And schedule an essay conference! She writes all over your draft and tells you what to fix. Very helpful!

Accessible outside class
Clear grading criteria
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENGL102
Grade: A
May 3, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Braun tells you everything you need to do on a paper. Go to class, read the handouts, especially the ones on Canvas, and DO NOT procrastinate. Also go to office hours--she will tell you everything to fix on your draft.

Clear grading criteria
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
1.0
ENGL102
Grade: A
May 7, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Braun is an amazing teacher. Just go to class and she will tell you exactly what to do on each essay paragraph by paragraph and read the handouts on Canvas.

Accessible outside class
Caring
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENGL255
Grade: A
Jul 3, 2021
Would take again

Dr. Braun created interesting projects and let you pick your topic based on your major and what you want to do as a career, so it's really good for professional development and job experience. Pretty much grades on completion and if you get an incomplete she lets your revise.

Gives good feedback
1.0
4.0
COLL1000
Grade: Not sure yet
Sep 23, 2021
Wouldn't take again

She gives lots of busy work that is mostly common sense info. I once turned in an assignment that had us write overviews on three articles and she told me I plagiarized even though I used quotation marks. I didn't like having her, and wouldn't want her again.

Lots of homework
EXTRA CREDIT
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
ENGL1010
Grade: A-
Sep 27, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Braun makes English more complicated than it has to be, she's a nice person but grades heavy on essays and is very strict on not contacting her unless you've exhausted every other possible option of contact. If you do contact her before exhausting all options she will remove "professionalism points" from your grade. Would not take again.

Lots of homework
Get ready to read
So many papers
1.0
3.0
ENGL101
Grade: B+
Oct 22, 2021
Wouldn't take again

The class isnt hard, but homework is due nearly every night, and it is just busy work, She is hard to contact, and doesnt read most emails you send her. Additionally, if you miss classes or assignments, even if youre sick, she becomes incredibly passive aggressive and pressures you into dropping the class. Worst professor Ive ever had.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
So many papers
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Oct 29, 2021
Would take again

Mrs. Braun requires a lot of reading and writing but also gives A's on most things as long as you do it. She gives a 24 hours grace period but only half credit if its late.

Get ready to read
EXTRA CREDIT
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A
Nov 1, 2021
Would take again

She is sweet, but the class is kind of boring. If you are looking for a lot of discussion, pick another class. If you just want someone to tell you what you need to do to get an A on the paper, then this is for you.

5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Nov 19, 2021
Would take again

So much writing, but gives an A on everthing as long as you do it. I think almost everyone got an A unless you just never came to class or did the work.

Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
EXTRA CREDIT
3.0
3.0
ENGL101
Grade: A-
Dec 8, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Braun is a good teacher but her class is very work-heavy. Time management is so important for this class. If it looks like you tried, you complete all assignments on time and be professional, you will get a good grade. All homework is graded on completion and her papers are graded as a pass/fail. I highly recommend the Writing Center for help.

Gives good feedback
Lots of homework
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
2.0
ENGL101
Grade: A+
Dec 10, 2021
Would take again

Wendy is cool and helpful. She mentioned that half the class ended up with an A. A lot of writing but as long as you do it, you pretty much get a good grade.

Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
COLL1000
Grade: A
May 9, 2022
Would take again

There is lots of writing (duh it's a writing class) but most is graded on completion and essays can be revised for a better grade.

Get ready to read
Lots of homework
5.0
2.0
ENG102
Grade: A
May 13, 2022
Would take again

Energetic, organized, passionate instructor. Would take her again.

5.0
2.0
ENGL1020
Grade: A
May 17, 2022
Would take again

Pretty easy, just a reading or two every other day (literature course) plus a reflection. Can revise essays for a better grade and get extra credit if you hav e a tutor look over it before you submit it. Readings were ok and she sometimes lets you choose between a few.

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