EVIDENCE-BASED POLICY MAKING teaches how policymakers use research, how to judge evidence rigor, and how to communicate findings effectively.
The workload is minimal, requiring only assigned readings and four projects, including a group presentation and paper.
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Mariel Barnes is described as great, with grades based on four projects including a group presentation and paper, and no tests or homework. Reviewers note she grades very easily, making the class super chill with minimal effort required for high grades.
Recent recorded grades — Spring 2023: 3.34 GPA, 71.4% A/AB (n=28 letter grades); Fall 2023: 3.34 GPA, 89.5% A/AB (n=19 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.45 GPA, 65.2% A/AB (n=46 letter grades).
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Historical reviews of Eric Bolland: Eric Bolland is described as kind but ineffective, with lectures disconnected from course content and readings. Reviewers report excessive tangents about unrelated topics like airplanes and Oppenheimer, vague assignment rubrics, and a lack of learning outcomes.
ERIC BOLLAND is recorded teaching in Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024, Fall 2024, Spring 2025. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
MARIEL BARNES is recorded teaching in Fall 2021, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2026. Recorded history may be incomplete and does not establish a future schedule.
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| Section | Mode | Enrolled / capacity | Waitlist |
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| LEC 001 | Classroom Instruction | 59 / 60 | 13 |
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Mariel Barnes teaches a super chill class with no tests or homework, where grades are based on four projects and she grades very easily.
Recent recorded grades — Fall 2024: 3.59 GPA, 88.0% A/AB (n=75 letter grades); Spring 2025: 3.78 GPA, 97.1% A/AB (n=105 letter grades); Spring 2026: 3.45 GPA, 65.2% A/AB (n=46 letter grades).
The workload is minimal, requiring only assigned readings and four projects, including a group presentation and paper.
Students report that the class is easy and likely to result in an A or AB with minimal effort.
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Evidence-Based Policy Making
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