Deborah Connolly - Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Professor: Deborah Connolly

Department: Psychology

College: Simon Fraser University, Burnaby, BC

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I wish I had gotten to take this course in class since I find the material really interesting, but I must say it was really easy taking it online. Weekly quizzes and discussions, midterms/finals are all questions pulled from the online test bank so if you study that you're solid!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

1. All her quizzes have answers that can be found on quizlet. Got 10/10 by copying the answers (online class) 2. Her midterms and exams are stupid hard. Use the practice section quizzes and short answers. She uses those all word for word on the exam. 4. Your group members will be idiots. Be the first to contribute and get the easy answers first.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

The online quizzes were a little weird, maybe it was the language used? But it didn't seem to relate to the topic much, and was very focused on different studies rather than overall concepts.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PYSC376
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

this is the only class i actually feel excited to attend every week (the only one i attend most time) and i dont even need to be there because everything is virtually online! but the prof gives such good lectures, hearing he explain everything and sometimes share her experience is the best part. all questions on the tests are also online on canvas!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSYCH268
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

not necessarily an easy course but you can definitely achieve an A if you put in the work

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took the online section with an amazing TM! Very supportive and usually answers emails quickly and very thoroughly. Each chapter is followed by a quiz - it's easy if you understood said chapter. There are also group discussions each week - it is not difficult. Be sure to review the short answer questions for the midterm and final prep!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Deborah is very knowledge and her tests are very straight forward! If you put in the time and effort, you'll do well and learn a lot of interesting things in the class! There are also quizzes every week but it is very easy since the questions are all online. Highly recommend!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Dr. Connolly was extremely friendly, and facilitated discussion. Her tests were extremely fair; all of the answers were given to us on canvas. It seems as if she really values her students.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is great, and if are good at memorization then it can be a big GPA booster. There is no paper, just exams, weekly quizzes and weekly discussions. Dr. Connolly is a good lecturer, and has other profs come in from time to time to teach their own specialties. She is also very friendly and approachable if you need help.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSYC376
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Took PSYC 376 online with Tricia as the TA and honestly the course content was SUPER boring and repetitive.. unless ur really passionate about child forensic law. The way Deborah wrote the course content modules was kind of unclear and filled w errors too. But the exams are easy cuz all Qs are taken from Sample Quizzes online!

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Probably one of the nicest professors I've had. She encourages thought provoking questions and is very clear and precise when answering questions. Good overall lecturer, and the class content is interesting! I would recommend this class because all of her questions are taken from a test bank which she provides you at the beginning of the course.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

If you like psychology or law, this class will be a huge GPA booster for you. Questions and answers for IClicker are all online in the quiz bank, and the exact same questions are used on the midterm and final. The short answer questions and answers are also online, so you know exactly what she expects. Discussions, IClicker, and exams are all easy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Not sure why her ratings are pretty low on here. Her quizzes and exams are very straightforward, taken from an exam bank online that is available for us to practice. Discussions/ participation marks are also straightforward and easy as long as you contribute. one of the easiest classes i've taken & she's very engaging.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Deborah has a passion for teaching. She is extremely knowledgeable in her field, and she explains the material in a very clear way. The issue with her class is the grading method. Many students memorize the whole textbook, which time consuming. This is unnecessary because one only needs to memorize the practice exams, and you'd get an A.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took this class bc I work full time & need flexibility. Not what I got. There was a DIFFICULT quiz & group assignment EVERY week. Have to rely on others to actually participate otherwise you're doing your own assignment every single week. Short answer questions for tests basically impossible to get more than 50-60%, have to memorize every word.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This was not an easy class. You have to stay on top of readings, and there are discussions and quizzes due every week. Exams are very tough, as you are expected to know all of the material from the textbook as well as memorize the short answer summaries given for each chapter. Lots of work, but definitely prepares you for upper level courses.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She really engaged the class and seemed very interested in what she was saying. Very knowledgeable but willing to admit when she didnt know something. Possibly one of the best professor I have had in three years.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

A ridiculous amount of information that you have to memorize EXACTLY to get full points. I don't know many people that got full points on any of the long answer questions. Everything is examinable. This is a 2nd year class with 4th year expectations. I would highly recommend avoiding this class unless you need to take it.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Took this online. Very boring course. The content is pretty straightforward but you will have to remember it word for word for short answer questions. Got a really good grade but i wouldn't recommend this course to anyone. Online discussions and weekly assignment was a pain. MC portion of the exam is easy if you do the weekly quizzes and review it.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSYC268
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

She does go off her lecture notes entirely, and testing seems to mainly surround these notes. However, she did write the notes in the first place, so i don't see why everyone has a problem with this. Easy to do well if you attend (small quiz/group assign every week) and if you read lecture notes that are posted. Helpful and very knowledgable