Reviews of professor Zachary Cook

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Cook ran a great class. He remained neutral in all discussions and made sure to represent the ideas of both political parties well and fairly which was very valuable to the course. He had very well-explained assignments and had a very clear and consistent course schedule. I was never confused in this class, I was able to focus fully on the material

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
very educated and intelligent within his work. Willing to help you and gives the correct materials for you to succeed in class, sometimes boring but all round a good person.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
The reading depends on the week, but it isn't too much to handle. Just know when writing papers in his class he looks for direct answers within your papers, no "fluff". He is interesting to listen to during class and he allows everyone to get a chance to speak. He doesn't randomly call on people he likes when people take it upon themselves to speak

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Prof. Cook is great for anyone but especially if you don't know much about politics. He explains everything nicely (though some tangents). Guest speakers from both democrats & republicans. ~2 weeks designated for class interest topics. He's very clear on grading & feedback. ~6 short papers have to complete ~3. Midterm=exam. Final=exam and paper.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
I chose this class as an elective, however if you have a hard time with understanding certain political concepts or political theories, then don't take this class. You will have a few papers that will be due every so often and you will do a lot of reading for this class.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Professor Cook's Public Opinion class was very entertaining if you actually read the books. The reading's not bad if you spread it out in your free time. Very knowledgeable and knows what he's talking about. Lots of reading and writing. 3 short papers. Written in class midterm. Final was presentation, 20 pg paper and takehome essay.