Donna Stapleton - Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Professor: Donna Stapleton

Department: Business

College: Memorial University of Newfoundland, St. John's, NL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: BUSI2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Took this class online - expectations were clear cut and the online formatting was organized. Discussions due every week which sucks but the norm for online classes. Overall she was fairly quick to respond to emails and a quick marker. Would recommend to others.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: BUSI2210
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Honestly, the final project unless you do it exactly as she would write it you're not going to get a good mark.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: 1110
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her project assignments that she hands out are pretty confusing. I don't think she even knows what she is looking for. How can a person be a marketing prof with a science degree and absolutely no experience in the marketing field? Marketing is a hands-on area. Its your experience that speaks and she has nothing to relate in the classes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: 1210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Found the online format to be clear with expectations. Lots of group work and weekly participation so be prepared for that. The exercises she has you do are excellent preparation for the final. Found midterms were marked quickly. Would recommend for distance course.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: B2210
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This is my second course with Donna and no regrets. She expects a lot on your final paper, so you really need to start early and be as detailed as possible. Attendance not mandatory, but will affect your participation grade and we did a lot of the practical items that you need to know for the paper as in-class exercises. Good study guides for exams

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: 2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Honestly speaking, her class sucks, always spent a lot of time talking for a easy point, When there is difficult questions, she sometimes just ignores it. regret for taking her lessons, i strongly advise if there is another teachers' B2210, go taking the other one's. This is my first time to rate my prof here. but i should come and tell the truth

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: BUSINESS1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible prof. Honestly believes no ones answer is correct but her own. I believe I done well in the course and study hard but her grading depends if you think what she thinks for own opinion questions. Provides little information for exams and takes 3+ weeks to hand back marks. She acts extremely full of herself.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: BUSI2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She teaches extensively in Marketing and Retail Management and is interested in student experience and innovative teaching methods. She is an active case writer and uses case studies to increase student motivation and learning retention in marketing curricula.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: BUSI2210
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Donna is an amazing prof. She is kind, caring, funny and helpful. Some people say she is a hard marker but you just have to ask yourself, "What Would Donna Do?" She brings in guest speakers that really bring the class alive, too. She told us to study what we did in class for the final, however, we only did cases. The final had no cases but terms.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: MKTG2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Try to avoid doing this course with this prof by distance.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: BUSINESS2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I don't know what all these complaints about her are about... She was clear and easy to me... lots of group work in this class though which is always a pain in the butt! But that has nothing to do with Donna per se. :)

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUSI2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

It's not hard to get a good mark with her at all! She makes class interesting. Read the cases (you don't even REALLY have to read the text just the cases), show up to class at least half regularly and try to talk to her once or twice in or out of class. She's easy to talk to and wants to see student's succeed if they are trying.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: BUSI2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

STAY AWAY. She bases all of her marking off of her own opinions. Her midterm and in class case study reading quizzes were okay, not easy but not hard. However she marked the final project really hard even though my group followed the guidelines exactly. We even went to her office to make sure it was okay and we only got a 65!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: BUSI1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Did this course by distance. Be prepared for a lot of group work. We had projects / commentary due every week. Lots of work, but helps make sure you keep on top of curriculum. Course itself is well structured and midterm and final were as advertised in terms of key areas of focus.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: BUSINMARK
• 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:

I dont know why people are trashing this prof. I had her for 2 semesters and i loved her. Her classes were interesting. Exams were taken right off the chapter objectives. She was more than willing to help outside of class and she showed great concern for how well i was doing. Do the work and youll do fine. Dont do the work and youll fail

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: MMS6006
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I found her to be knowlegable, extremely helpful and a fari marke

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: MARK2201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Horrid. Judgemental. Marks you based on ... "what sort of student she believes you to be" sans transcript of your effort you put into the course. Useless to even try as you received your final grade the moment you walked into the class. Her lessons were interesting, but that was pretty much it.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: BUS6250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Second course with her and my opinion still hasn't changed. One of the better Marketing profs at MUN. Do the work and she'll reward you with high marks. She's definitely not arrogant and willing to help out any way she can. Just remember to do the work and you'll be fine.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: BUSI1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Donna was an awesome prof! Although her exams were a little challenging, she was super helpful in providing feedback, and was really concerned about the well-being of her students. I will definitely continue to take Donna's courses!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: BUSI1210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Terrible prof. Thinks far too much of herself, doesn't like other people's opinions and enjoys insulting other individuals in public and private settings. Shows no concern when group members don't contribute. She has a solid knowledge of marketing but she just can't teach and she interacts poorly with others. Save yourself the trouble.