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ROBERT BICKNER

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Raw average: 5.00/5 from 5 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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LIT303 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 3/5
Great professor! The stories are interesting reads! I would recommend this class to anyone! Grade is based on 4 papers, a presentation, participation, mandatory attendance and a final. Recommend!! He's awesome.
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LANG400 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 4/5
One of the best professors I have ever had. He is always availalbe during office hours to review questions. He is extreamly kind and helpful. He takes a vested interest in the sucess of his students. He wrote me a GREAT letter of rec. for grad school.
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LCA100 · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 1/5
Very easy class. Interesting if you want it to be. Prof. Bickner really knows his stuff so his lectures are personal and interesting.
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LITLCA · course not matched
Quality 5/5Difficulty 2/5
Overall Prof. Bickner is a really nice and friendly guy. I'd say his class is rather easy but boring at times. However, he has a pretty high expectations when it comes to your work. See him during office hours and he will definitely help you. Don't forget to PARTICIPATE ACTIVELY in discussions!!
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