a great teacher, interesting, clear and very helpful

she is a great professor. whenever you need help or just to talk she is there for you. she actually cares about her students.

She is very nice.

Strict but VERY REASONABLE. exams are straight out from the notes. If you put time into the class, you should get a good grade. She's really anal about people coming in late, but it's a 400 people lecture - imagine 100 students coming in late.

Amazing teacher, the way teachers should be. Demanding about what she expects but consistant. Has a passion about her topic and desire to teach those who want to learn. You have to be willing to get past her front and listen, take notes!!

It's true she requires alot from her students. However, she made it clear from day one that she had high expectations on the quality of work and she stuck to it. The people who gave her bad ratings are bitter that they didn't take her warning seriously.

Ignore the people who are ****ing. They are freshman who don't realize this is what college is about. Martinek will teach you Political Science. She is tough, but fair. If you attend class, read the book, and do your work, you'll get an A/A-/B.

i got an A-....exams from the notes, reading the book is a waste of time....papers were managable...but she is SOOO anal & tries too hard to appear "nice" with her trivia games....i would recommend avoiding the class just because of her personal

She ran a tight ship, I respect her for effectively maintaining order in a 400 person class. The course was interesting and she was enthusiastic I hope I can take a smaller class with her. If you want an easy intro class this one is not for you.

She is an extremely helpful teacher and devotes mor time to her students than any other teacher. You will learn a lot of material and enjoy the class. With that said, she is the most difficult grader I have encountered and sets her standards very high.

Good Teacher. EXTREMELY HARD! LOTS OF WORK! But is very Fair.

nice, but work is hard, but fair, plenty of time

best teacher here, so nice, even brings snax to eat durin the test :)

The hardest course I have ever taken. She is very willing to help you get through the work, but somtimes I think that she forgets that we have other classes to do work for as well. But perhaps one of the best Teachers at BU

I got B+ despite having a D for discussion grade. The exams were so easy and weeks were given to write the papers. If you are shy, be warned that the discussions are graded and require a good amount of participation if you want an A. Readings were boring

easy to approch her, she'll learn ur name and make u simle with cookies at the exam. Papers are hard, but not terrible(it is an upper level)Learn about the Court system, and it makes you think that your a real lawyer

kindest prof. at BU. BEST at BU, she is open to new ideas, and will change accordenly. BEST (cant say that enough). Wish she taught more upper levels. Cookies and Brownies were awsome, who knew she could cook, LOL.

she makes the topic interesting. she loves what she teaches. she is extremely fair. if you go to class and go to her for help, an A is easy to get. I got one.

Very easy class. You don't have to read those things for discussion just repeat/comment on what other people say. She answered all my questions via e-mail. Weeks are given to write papers with clear guidelines so there's no excuse not to do well on them. Tests are a joke too if you study a little.

She's a little troll but wants you to learn. She makes things seem harder than they are. And looks like her head is about to explode from all that coffee. The 830 class is a killer, don't be late or she'll eat you. Joking aside I can't say I hated her as much as some other PolySci prof. Luke warm.

Professor Martinek is a wonderful professor... just don't sleep in class or come in late. The class covers a lot of material and is a bit difficult, but the professor always clarifies material that the students aren't clear on, and answers any questions e-mailed to her.

Yikes!

dont come late!

Professor Martinek is an excellent professor. She teaches the subject very well and will help you if you need it. Papers are graded fairly. Tests can be difficult but not horrible. Definatly take this class.

You have to be prepared if you want a good grade and you need to SPEAK UP in discussions! She gives you a month to complete a 5 page paper and constantly sends you out e-mails before a test clarifying main points and ideas. She really is a great teacher who knows what she is talking about.

People who complain about Martinek do so because they are lazy, and they don't want to work in a 100 level class. Sorry she makes you think and work guys. Yes, class is not easy, but she is fair (and tough). She is very helpful though, and she answers any and all questions that you may have.

If anyone who thinks this class is hard wants to become a lawyer - you'll never make it to law school. If you like American Politics/Constitutional history, you'll love this class. The only people leaving nasty posts are the ones who think college should be easy and were lazy; the class isnt bad

If ur willing to work, then this class will not be a problem!

Martinek is awesome in an upper-level class. If people think she's harsh, they should drop out of college, because she's very fair, clear, intelligent, and helpful. Just go to her office hours, she's a great professor, and she's always willing to help anyone who asks for it.

Yes, she is tough but I think that if you are willing to do the work, you will be fine. She really tries hard to make the class interesting. Take the class and keep an open mind.

You just have to be willing to put in the work--and you'll do fine. She's tough but fair.

Great teacher, really goes above and beyond to help students. She asks a lot, but gives a lot. She grades the papers, unlike her TAs in PLSC 111, so there is no bais. One of the best Binghamton has to offer!

If you're looking for an easy A, do not take a class with this woman. It's not impossible, but she makes you work. She's very helpful and makes herself more available than any other professor. Really wants her students to do well, but won't give out an A just because she likes you, you have to work hard.

She's very knowledgeable and really cares about what she teaches. But you better respect her class. She's better in higher level courses because it's all PPL and PLSC majors, so all the students are relatively interested in the subject.

Clearly, if you are unable to do well in a class with one of the most accesible professors then you are brain dead and should withdraw from the university. If you like the material, you will enjoy her class; she is without question one of the finest professors in the department. Easy A if you do your work- tests and papers are very straightforward.

Prof. Martinek is very knowledgeable, but strict. Has insane policy of not admitting students into class who are 5 seconds late to lecture, no joke. Made me feel uncomfortable in lecture. Overall a good professor. You need to put a good amount of effort and hard work into her class.

If you are able to put in at least 30 hrs a week into her class, then great!

This class was really interesting yet difficult. I am an hdev major and this was my first plsc class ever, and I still liked the teacher. If you are a hard worker and will just put the time in then you will do fine. The memorandum kicked my ass, but the tests were straight foward.

One of the greatest professors I've ever had. Extremely willing to help you out as much as she can. Definitely take a class with her if you have the opportunity to, but just be prepared to do the work. If you dont' do the work and don't go to class you're screwed

She is an excellent professor, knows everything about what she teaches, will give you all the help you need if you go to her office hours...but she is a very hard grader and all of her upper level classes involve a lot of work

whoever complains about Martinek is just a lazy person who doesnt want to do anything. she is the best professor i've ever had. her classes do involve a lot of work but shes ALWAYS available to give help and if the subject interests u and u want to learn her classes are AMAZING

If you're not in her group of favorite students, don't expect a good grade unless you live and breathe for her and her class. She thinks that your world revolved around her class and her attendance policy is what is wrong with teaching

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Wendy is a really nice lady who is very helpful and cares for her students greatly. I would not recommend this class unless you are ready to do alot of work. You have to devote alot of time to this class. I took this class way to early in my tenure. It is definitely a class for upperclassman preferably ones who are taking a reduced schedule.

Love her :) She is such a dedicated teacher. She is always there to help her students. Class is difficult but if you do the reading and invest the time, it's worth it. Convinced my I wanted to be a lawyer.

First, upper level classes aren't meant for freshman, second of all, she is in her office available & willing to provide all the help you need, tests consist of prepared essays and shell read your entire answer b4 the test and tell you if its ok! all it takes a student who understands college involves work & goes 2 office hrs for help & youll b gr8

An incredible amount of work. Mainly research and writing. I took the class with a friend and we motivated each other to keep trying. Martinek's office hours are helpful if you are struggling (if you don't struggle in her class-who are you?) so be sure to utilize them. Hard to compare this class to any other, but recommend it for that very reason.

I F****** LOVE HER! Granted its only the 4th week of classes but I wanted to rate her niw because most of the comments about her are nuts. She's hard yes but its a 300-level course and this is college..a good college. so suck it up!! Shes tiny and bubbly and keeps you awake and interested. ADORE HER!

LOVE LOVE LOVE HER!!!!! She's amazing. Hard, but anyone who says shes not helpful is a lying lazy but head. She is always in her office, even incorporates more office hours during difficult weeks. She's entertaining, brilliant and dedicated. Wish we had more professors like her!

I took this freshman seminar with Prof. Martinek thinking it would be an easy. However, she really makes you work for your grades. She has zero tolerance for lateness or being unprepared for class. I really liked the way she approached the class; she's passionate about the subject. Don't take a class with her unless you are willing to work.

Martinek started off the first day of class telling us that we should be scared of her. Her class is really hard! The format of the test and papers require hours and hours and hours of time of research and writing. But she's very friendly in her office hours and will even set up special appointments. Pop quizzes instead of attendance (xtra credit).

i LOVED HER! she was extremely hard and you have to REALLY do the readings but it totally pays off because its a great class if you want to pursue law

I have taken 2 classes with Prof. Martinek and I am doing an Indep. Study with her. She is a phenomenal professor. If you want an easy a, don't take this class. If you want something that's worthy and hard work, take this class. She WANTS TO HELP YOU!!! GO TO HER OFFICE HOURS!! Everyone who says the opposite didn't put the effort in!

I ABSOLUTELY LOVED HER!! I took her intro to American Politics Class my Freshman year and it was THE reason I became a Poli Sci Major! This class is AWESOME and she makes you really love what you're learning about. Be prepared to REALY work for your grades but the pay off is worth it, Martinek was BY FAR the BEST professor I had in college!

She's smart and expects a great deal from her students. A very rewarding class to take. But she spent too much time telling us just how hard her class was; I felt like her warnings and procedural guidance for the class eclipsed her actual teaching. I didn't get my best grade in the class but I learned a LOT. She's very nice in office hours.

Prof. Martinek is an ok teacher. She keeps the class interested but can also be too dramatic sometimes and her soap box act can get a little old. The paper rubric is very strict. You can do well if you work hard, but by no means expect to get an A simply for scoring above the average/median. You get what you get, no curves, no disputes, no BS.

I'm failing her class, but she's really great. Even her emails are stress-free. I've never been to her office hours but she was always available. I'm a transfer student so most of my classes are upper level and it's like I'm a freshman at a huge school. I blame myself for getting low scores but she's really awesome.

The class involves a lot of hard work, and the tests require you to synthesize the material. Discussion sections are well-structured and always interesting. Professor Martinek is a good professor and very nice, but she takes the course seriously, and though lecture hall attendance is technically not required, it is much better to attend

Don't expect to take the class if you want easy work. Make an effort to go to the lectures and use office hours. The paper will help if youre having trouble with the tests.

Professor Martinek is one of the diamonds in the rough at BU. If you go to her office hours and ask for help and have conversations with her, she will save your semester. Her class is hard, but most 300-levels are. People criticize her for being mean and harsh, but those are the people who don't go to her office hours.

Took her Intro to U.S. Supreme Court Harp 101 class. She was definitely a little tough for a Harp 101 class, but she was very clear with us about what she wanted with her assignments. She did give pop quizzes a lot, but she also warned us about material we should really know. She also really made an effort to be available to us! Definitely caring.

Prof Martinek is a wonderful and caring professor who goes above and beyond for her students. Ask for help and you will receive it. Get your work done early because it can and will build up.

Prof. Martinek IS helpful despite what some others have said. While it's true she sometimes grades in a way that is not at first clear, I have personally spent hours with her as she helped me bring my grade from a C to an A-. She's willing to help, but she won't hand hold; you need to show some initiative -- and I think that's perfectly fair.

I almost guarantee the people complaining that she's unreasonable feel that way because they did not take it seriously. It's a lot of material, but you can get through it if you suck it up, work through the reading, and ask for help. The amount of people complaining that they had to work for their grade in a 300 level class is ridiculous.

Professor Martinek does expect a lot from her students and can be very tough at times but her class is so rewarding and you really learn a lot if you are willing to put the work in. She truly cares about the well-being of her students and wants them to succeed not just in class but in life. The best class I've taken at Binghamton. Great lady!

Yes, I failed this class, but Martinek is still one of the best. She is knowledgeable, prepared, accessible both in person and through email, and an all-around amazing lady. She REALLY makes you work for it, but in the process you will develop not just intimate familiarity with the content, but an increased ability to think critically.

The best PLSC prof Ive had at Bing so far; incredibly smart and truly cares about the material and her students. However, if you do not put the effort in, it is almost guaranteed you will do poorly. Know the material and go to office hours and youll be fine.

Professor Martinek is amazing. I don't think I've taken a course that was as challenging and at the same time as instructive as this one. Really makes you work for it; and if you do, it'll pay off big time. Her lectures are heavy but she sprinkles them with funny jokes. Don't take her if you're looking for an easy A.

Amazing professor, she is tough and you have to work hard but it is worth it. I have learned so much in her class! She gives extra office hours before tests and is always willing to answer your questions and help you. Releases practice questions for exams. If you do them, you can do well on the exams. She genuinely cares about her students!

Wendy Martinek is the best professor in the Political Science Department. She definitely makes you work for your grade, but she holds office hours several times a week and is super accessible outside of class. She also releases previous exams for practice and encourages you to ask her questions. If you're willing to work hard, take this class.

Prof Martinek is one of the best profs I've had at Bing! This class is definitely demanding, but extremely rewarding. It is clear that she cares about her students and wants them to succeed. Go see her for office hours and put in the work and you'll do well! Def take a class with her if you are interested in the subject!

Professor Martinek! I adore her; she is truly amazing. Pay attention, attend office hours, and put in the effort. She isn't here to give anyone an easy A, but she has taught me so much.

Do not take this class if you want an easy A. You really need to put in the work to earn your grade. Her tests are extremely content heavy, I recommend flashcards to study they were most helpful. She is a very tough grader you need to know literally everything for the tests. She is a nice woman with lots of office hours, but a LOT of work to study

I had Dr. Martinek for two classes- Constitutional Law and Judicial Process. I would suggest taking either or both if you have any interest in US law and how it operates. Time and effort are requirements, but if it is an area of interest for you, then studying is made easier.

Prof. Martinek is genuinely a great professor. People say her class is really difficult, but if you put in the work it's not bad. You just have to study - which she gives many great techniques to help with. Her lectures are always interesting, and she's so passionate about the topics. She's also super accessible for questions and loves her students

Is this an easy A? No. Is Professor Martinek going to help you get a good grade if you put in the work? ABSOLUTELY. She loves her students, makes herself available constantly, and makes difficult topics easy to grasp. It's con law, by nature it's tough. You need to work and study but if you prep for the exams and go to office hours, you'll be fine.

Professor Martinek is the nicest, most caring professor I've ever had. She is an endless fountain of wisdom and has inspired me to work hard and think critically. Her class, however, is the toughest, most demanding class I've ever enrolled in. If you want an easy A, or if you need this class to graduate, do not take it. It's not worth the stress.

Really amazing professor. Do not take if you want an easy A, there are a million professors for that. If you want to actually learn something, take her class.

Professor Martinek's class is no easy feat, but if you put in the work, the payoff is worth it. Her teaching style is unorthodox, but engaging lectures and helpful office hours can make even the toughest topics manageable. unstuck ai proved invaluable for my study prep - a great supplement to the textbook.

Dr. Martinek is hands down the best professor I've ever had at Binghamton. If you put in the effort she will do everything in her power to help you out. She genuinely wants you to succeed, but do not take her class unless you are genuinely interested in the topic and are willing to work very hard.

I have taken 3 classes with Dr. Martinek and I absolutely love her. Her classes are very difficult and require a lot of time and effort, but you learn and RETAIN soooo much and get some actually valuable life skills from them. She is incredibly accessible and understanding, and if you are willing to put in the effort, she will give it right back.