Reviews of professor Tricia Grindel

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
Professor Grindel is and will forever be one of my favorite professors. Every whining review on this site is negative because those people are either lazy, bad at reading and writing, or just stupid. I can't believe what they're saying - Professor Grindel is one of the kindest people I've ever met, and she is a GREAT teacher who genuinely cares.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
I took Grindel back in 2015 and still despise her as a professor. She was an exceptionally harsh grader and does not prepare her students for real world use of APA style (I would know - my current job is APA style heavy and no where near as difficult as she makes it for assignments). Also lies about extra credit and retracts it after submission.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
strictly speaking on teaching methods. grading scale is unclear and does not like to be questioned about it. lots of hw w/ a speedy overview. tests count for nothing and 2nd try writing assignments count for everything.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Her teaching style is horrible. She will give you practice assignments after practice assignments but will expect you to do them on your own. She thinks that by doing assignments on our own and getting a grade back for them is helpful. Then when the graded assignments come, you're screwed. The writing center can't even help you with her assignments

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Very harsh grader. She likes things her way and her way only. If you do not say word for word what she wants it is wrong. Would not take again, and she assigns a lot of homework.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Professor Grindel is great, but she's not easy. If you apply yourself, do the reading, and take care doing the writing assignments, you will pass. However, she is a very tough grader. To make up for it, she gives you tons of feedback and, sometimes, second chances at assignments. If you stay on your toes, her course is doable and she's wonderful.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Professor Grindel is great! If you're looking to take the entrance exam for a Com related major, definitely take her because she wrote the exam. The class itself isn't easy, but she gives great feedback and always offers to review your work if you email her before it's due.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
Grindel is a very fun professor who will respect you and give good feedback. Her grading is very tough though. If you are in desperate need of an A, I would not recommend, but if you're up for a challenge her class is a must.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
Taking Prof. Grindel for COM2135 is NOT for the feint of heart. She is clear about the expectations, and it's difficult work. Top marks for really caring about her students both in and out of class. It's most difficult because you read the text book, then immediately take a quiz. Pay attention and ask for help, even if you don't think you need it.