Reviews of professor Ann Patten

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
She has a great attitude and seems to be really passionate about what she's teaching. The textbook is super important, you'll use it basically every class. There's quizzes every time she assigns a reading but they're easy and she won't count the first one or two which helps. Overall, her lectures are boring sometimes but she's a sweetheart.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Agree she's a bit boring but the class is a boring one itself so I don't blame her. Honestly, if you follow the instructions (and ask for clarification if you're not sure), you'll be just fine. I was never a strong writer but I'm finishing it with a B.

Rating: 2.0/5, difficulty: 2.0/5
She is a very nice person. She does grade really tough and expects you to be at a higher level. Personally, I would not take her courses again but she is a good person inside and I know some students in my class like her.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 1.0/5
She states the format she wants in her lecture slides. Follow format and you're golden. Analytical essay, one research paper (same topic as analytical essay) and an annotated bib (same topic). Took for 7wk accelerated term. Class is an easy A as long as your willing to work. (5-10 hrs per assignment) For reference I took 2 AP eng classes in hs.

Rating: 4.0/5, difficulty: 4.0/5
super nice professor! she really cares about her students. her lectures tend to drag, sometimes it is just her rambling for the whole class. there are a few quizzes, but as long as you put in the effort, they are fair. there is always homework of some kind and sometimes it can be overwhelming. bring your textbook every class too

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 5.0/5
she is very nice but no the best teacher. She just lectures you the whole time and expects you to take it in. She also will talk about things that aren't even relevant to the class or topic. She grades so hard and everything. Also expect a lot of homework and a notebook check (like were middle school) Again very nice lady but not the best teacher.

Rating: 1.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
She does not elaborate what she wants written on an essay. She has not given one rubric. She will make up arbitrary reasons to take off points from an essay. She can't help herself to talk about climate change every class. She mixes up due dates on every assignment. Do yourself a favor, do not chose this professor.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
As long as you do all of the assignments on Achieve and follow her format for the essays, you'll be okay. There are only three essays and although there are quite a few assignments leading up to them, it overall makes the essays really easy to get a good grade on. She also always quickly responded to my emails.

Rating: 5.0/5, difficulty: 3.0/5
Dr. Patten is very clear about what she wants in an essay and will give you a lot of sample essays. If you have questions about an essay, she will meet with you to answer them.