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She's incredibly caring and is very open to helping her students and make sure they succeed. There's a decent amount of reading assigned, but she's very flexible. The assignments are very open ended (because it's all writing) and she can assist in helping form ideas.Rate My Professors ↗
Really nice and great professor. Assignments may seem random but they get you into the habit of writing frequently. Editing can also be a pain but she offers good advice. If you're looking for a class to write a personal statement draft and get good feedback, this is the one to take.Rate My Professors ↗
If you do the work,you get a B. Making multiple revisions was a pain, but since the assignments are a point each handed in on time, the first draft can be junk, and you'll have multiple opportunities to fix it. Mary's very understanding and wants her students to do well. If you think you write well, I recommend this class.Rate My Professors ↗
Class sounds not too bad the first day of class, she seems nice;however it's an act. When meeting with her in her office she's a total different person, she's harsh and very critical, not very helpful at all. I'd suggest not to take the class unless you consider yourself a "Great" writer, otherwise your doomed. Plus lots of pointless work
Massive amounts of work. Doesn't provide accurate syllabus for the semester and add things at last moment. However she is extremely nice!Rate My Professors ↗
Knows what she's talking about, however, assigns massive amounts of homework. Literally, if you don't keep on top of it, you'll just drown. Seems to think that the only class that requires any work is her own.Rate My Professors ↗
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