Professor: Beth Sherman
Department: English
College: San Diego State University, San Diego, CA
Rating # 1
Overview:
- Course: RWS100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She wasn't terrible. Essay topics all technology related. Three papers total+in class essay the last day. Prompts a little unclear.
Rating # 2
Overview:
- Course: RWS305W
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
As a class I had to take after getting an 8 on the WPA, I assumed this would be an easy course since so many students end up having to take it. I consider myself to be an excellent student, but this class provided me with a semester of struggle. Her online course is extremely unorganized, leaving me confused and unaware of certain assignments.
Rating # 3
Overview:
- Course: RWS290
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Expects you to read the textbooks and know exactly how to do each assignment assigned to you. Does not go over assignments in class; instead, she breaks the class up into groups and expects us to teach each other. Not clear at all in her grading criteria. Allows you to revise assignments, but does not clearly tell you how improve your grade.
Rating # 4
Overview:
- Course: RWS290
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Not a bad class, if you do your assignments and go and talk to her during office hours you will definitely be fine in the class. Pretty tough grader when it comes to assignments, didn't hear of many people getting an A on the assignments. Big group project as the final.
Rating # 5
Overview:
- Course: RWS100
- Grade Received: A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Beth is a very vague lady and it is hard to understand her directions on assignments. The hardest part is knowing what she expects from you, and often answers your questions with more questions. If you choose to take her, just make sure you get on her good side so she will grade you easier. There's 3 essays and 1 in class essay for the final.
Rating # 6
Overview:
- Course: RWS100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Oh Beth, in general shes very nice. The thing is, it gets hard to sit through her class most of the time. All the papers are centralized around technology, and it seems very repetitive.
Rating # 7
Overview:
- Course: RWS100
- Grade Received: C
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Beth might be one of the worst teachers I've ever had in my life. Don't ask her why she won't let you use the word 'mentions' in an essay or else she'll mark every assignment down a letter grade for the rest of the year. We learned zero writing skills and instead sat through Beth listening to herself talk about bs the entire year. 0/0 don't take.
Rating # 8
Overview:
- Course: RWS100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The worst part of this class was reading the same types of articles over and over. We were given multiple writing assignments in and out of class time on the same topics. I tried my best on all assignments and failed to get 100% on any of them. For the final, you have 40 min to write an essay about all 8 articles. Definitely a difficult class.
Rating # 9
Overview:
- Course: RSW280
- Grade Received: B-
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: No
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She's an okay professor. I had to take this class because I didn't study for the WPA and got a 6 on it. I never met with her during office hours or with the tutor that was assigned with the class and I did fine with it.
Rating # 10
Overview:
- Course: RWS100
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: Yes
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Keep up on all your work and GO to the office hours and conferences. She seems to grade easier on you if you do. Class is pointless, but it's necessary for your grade. Maybe a bit condescending, but listen to her one-on-one feedback. She tells you what she wants to see to get an A.
Rating # 11
Overview:
- Course: RSW280
- Grade Received: Not sure yet
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I read the reviews here before taking her and believed the ones that said positive things about Beth BOY WAS THAT A MISTAKE! Don't believe any of the positive comments Beth is beyond condescending, unclear, rude, and trust me she will tear you and your essays apart. She wants you to read her mind and write exactly what she wants to hear. BE AWARE
Rating # 12
Overview:
- Course: RWS305W
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 2.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: Yes
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is very condescending. Her instructions can be unclear, but then get's mad that we didn't understand. Horribly boring reading assignments. Her assignments in general are just really confusing. I still don't even understand what rhetoric is. Makes you get into groups everyday and do pointless work. WAY too much busy work. Take someone else.
Rating # 13
Overview:
- Course: RWS280
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I was required to take the class, but ended up REALLY enjoying it & learning a lot. Beth is a great teacher & forces you to think deeply & differently than you might be accustomed to. Only issue I had was the way she grouped students. I'd rather have discussions w/ people who care @ the class & hv something useful to say. That aside, she's great!
Rating # 14
Overview:
- Course: RWS280
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 2.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Professor Beth is a great professor. Everyone with negative feedback were probably very lazy students. She is very helpful and wants each student to become a better writer. She challenges you to think. I was scared to take her class based on reviews. However, best writing class I have taken. If you want to improve as a writer, take her!
Rating # 15
Overview:
- Course: RWS280
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.0
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
NOPE, JUST NOPE. DONT TAKE HER CLASS
Rating # 16
Overview:
- Course: RWS305W
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Compared to other RWS 305's that I heard about, mine seemed like it had the most work. I really feel knowledgable about rhetoric now, but her as a teacher kinda made it difficult. She's really condescending, but can also be totally on your side wanting you to do well. I know, it's confusing. Beware.
Rating # 17
Overview:
- Course: RWS305
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 4.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Beth is a great teacher-she's also a little bit idealistic as to how much time/ability we have, lol, but it could be because I took her over the summer. I like the fact that she does want her students to grow as writers and she gives awesome feedback-esp. if you go to her office hours. Not easy, but most things worthwhile aren't. :)
Rating # 18
Overview:
- Course: RWS305
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 3.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: Yes
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Beth Sherman does not understand that no one wants to be in her class. The students of this class are only in it because it is a school-wide requirement that is decided by an essay test, not for our majors or our interests. She assigns too much work and expects your attendance every day. Look elsewhere if you have to take RWS.
Rating # 19
Overview:
- Course: RWS305
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 5.0
- Course Difficulty: 3.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I got an A in her class, so it is possible, but she is a very tough grader. If you're not into writing, then you might want to avoid her. She gives extra credit, which is a plus. Her pop quizzes are ridic, so just stay on top of the readings and attend class. She makes herself available to help so take advantage of that. She's not horrible.
Rating # 20
Overview:
- Course: RWS200
- Grade Received: N/A
- Overall Rating: 1.5
- Course Difficulty: 4.0
- For Credit: N/A
- Textbook Used: No
- Would Take Again: N/A
- Attendance: N/A
Comment:
AWFUL, CONDESCENDING, AND RUDE!
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