Reviews of professor Patrick Mcdonnell

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
You will lose points on discussions grade if you submit closer to due date, not even late. Which is kind of strange. Quite a lot of reading, but the topics are all manageable. 4 assignment essays. Slow reply.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Patrick gets an A+! Very helpful and provides constructive feedback. Exams may require revision. Some correct answers (which matched the readings verbatim) were graded as incorrect. Quality work is graded fairly. Both assignments and rubric are clear and concise. Papers provide the opportunity for creative thinking while adhering to the material.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Great class and lots of interesting information. Mostly papers and discussion posts but easy to pass as long as you do the work. McDonnell also gives good feedback on assignments making it easier to keep your grade up throughout the course. I would recommend taking his class if you have the chance.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Easy but lots of assignments

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor McDonnell seems to really care about being a professor and his students. He's pretty responsive and understanding. He really seems open to working with students on due dates if something comes up. Make sure to read his rubrics and you'll be good to go.