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PAUL MADDEN

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Raw average: 4.92/5 from 12 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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ESL 117
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Paul is an amazing professor. I love his passion and his inspiring speech. I learned from him not only academic writing but also advice for my whole life.
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ENG100 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Prof Paul Madden is one of the most chill professors I've met. Even though the attendance was mandatory, he was still lenient with students not coming to class. He is super helpful and is available to you after class via mail or zoom. You could feel his high energy and enthusiasm even though it was an 8:50 class. Amazing lecturer.100% would rec.
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ESL 117
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Great professor, great guy. Knowledgable and willing to help in and outside the class. Very clear about every thing he teaches. Take him for your ESL117!
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Classes with PAUL MADDEN

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