Historical instructor

Lindsay Palmer

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About this rating

Raw average: 4.49/5 from 87 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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JOURN 163
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Dr. Palmer is very knowledgeable and considerate of her students. I thought the class was well taught, and as long as you keep up with the content, the exams shouldn't be too hard. I would recommend!
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JOURN 163
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
These lectures were entertaining and easy to follow. The tests reflected everything from the textbook and from in class lectures. Everyone should take this class!
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JOURN 163
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Incredibly gracious and knowledgeable professor. Would absolutely take her class again!
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Classes with Lindsay Palmer

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