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HEATHER WACHA

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Raw average: 3.00/5 from 2 quality ratings. The adjusted rating blends this with the UW review average (3.66/5), weighted as 20 additional ratings. Smaller samples stay closer to that average. Each captured review is counted once in the prior; this does not correct who chooses to leave a review.

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What students say

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LIS 350
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Professor Wacha is inspirational as she is so enthusiastic about the topics she teaches! If youre interested in manuscripts or European history, she can start a great conversation. Shes a bit of a tough grader, but if you stop into her office hours, she will tell you exactly what she think you should add to your paper.
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LIS 350
Quality 1/5Difficulty 4/5
No clear grading criteria, really condescending, really disorganized. The class should have been really easy but she made it the worst thing ever.
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Classes with HEATHER WACHA

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