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Exams are online, very manageable if you read and take lecture notes.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2650978","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:52.810853+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5NTc3Nzcx","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2650978","instructor_name":"Frankie Frank","course_label":"SOC425","course_id":"GEN&WS/LEGALST/SOC 425","course_uid":"course_8b474c73bf13980ad768add0","review_date":"2024-06-18 00:36:04 +0000 UTC","comment":"Frank is super understanding, super funny, and really nice. I love her lectures. I took this class in the summer and it was by far the hardest class Ive taken. While the content was SO interesting, she grades extremely hard. do not underestimate how hard the tests will be.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2650978","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:38:52.810853+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM5MTkzODkw","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2650978","instructor_name":"Frankie Frank","course_label":"SOC425","course_id":"GEN&WS/LEGALST/SOC 425","course_uid":"course_8b474c73bf13980ad768add0","review_date":"2024-04-17 18:38:28 +0000 UTC","comment":"This was the most frustrating class I have ever taken. Assignment descriptions were not provided until 3-5 days prior to the due date, even for long (8-10pg) papers. The assignment instructions in the syllabus do not match the actual expectations. Lectures are rambling + not useful. Extremely tough grader + takes forever to give grades back. :(","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2650978","quality_rating":1.0,"difficulty_rating":5.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:01.333969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM1NTAxMTI5","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2093636","instructor_name":"Melanie Murchison","course_label":"LEGALST425","course_id":"GEN&WS/LEGALST/SOC 425","course_uid":"course_8b474c73bf13980ad768add0","review_date":"2021-12-13 20:19:39 +0000 UTC","comment":"This professor was kind and accommodating, however the class itself was unorganized and extremely vague. Her grading was extremely harsh and unfair considering there was little to no explanation for the set up and prompt of the assignments. There was no explanation when a large portion of points were taken off for the essay, overall not helpful.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2093636","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:01.333969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTc4MTMy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2093636","instructor_name":"Melanie Murchison","course_label":"LEGALST425","course_id":"GEN&WS/LEGALST/SOC 425","course_uid":"course_8b474c73bf13980ad768add0","review_date":"2020-12-22 20:21:45 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. M was extremely kind and accommodating. Responds to email super quickly. The course was designed to be online pre-COVID. All you have to do is read and discuss with your peers, a few tests, and write one quality paper. If you do the work you will have no problem. And the content was fascinating so you'll be motivated to engage with the course","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2093636","quality_rating":5.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:01.333969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MTY5NzYy","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2093636","instructor_name":"Melanie Murchison","course_label":"LEGALST425","course_id":"GEN&WS/LEGALST/SOC 425","course_uid":"course_8b474c73bf13980ad768add0","review_date":"2020-12-21 23:25:57 +0000 UTC","comment":"Dr. M. appeared to be very lazy with this course. Classes were pre-recorded and asynchronous requiring minimal effort be done by her. The paper was introduced way too late in the paper with unclear expectations and a vague prompt. Her feedback was vague, unhelpful, and inconsistent with the grades she gave out. Readings were extensive.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2093636","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":2.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:01.333969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTM0MDcwNzI0","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2093636","instructor_name":"Melanie Murchison","course_label":"LEGALST425","course_id":"GEN&WS/LEGALST/SOC 425","course_uid":"course_8b474c73bf13980ad768add0","review_date":"2020-12-14 21:21:08 +0000 UTC","comment":"Professor Murchison acts like she is very adaptable and willing to help, but her teaching style and course content says otherwise. There is one term paper which is heavily weighted and very harshly graded. She gives absolutely no kind feedback and only points out flaws. The tests are writing heavy and requires specific knowledge of the readings.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2093636","quality_rating":2.0,"difficulty_rating":4.0},{"observed_at":"2026-09-07 16:19:01.333969+00:00","run_id":"20260907T155543-ce3781c4","source_review_id":"UmF0aW5nLTMwNjY1NDA2","source_instructor_id":"rmp:2093636","instructor_name":"Melanie Murchison","course_label":"LEGALST425","course_id":"GEN&WS/LEGALST/SOC 425","course_uid":"course_8b474c73bf13980ad768add0","review_date":"2018-11-05 23:51:11 +0000 UTC","comment":"Prof. Murchinson knows how to lead an engaging class, but she also knows how to keep you busy. There's a lot of material each week, and it's hard to keep track of. The content isn't necessarily hard -- it's just a lot of reading, videos, documentaries to watch during the week in addition to watching lecture.","source_url":"https://www.ratemyprofessors.com/professor/2093636","quality_rating":3.0,"difficulty_rating":3.0}]