Evan Potter - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Professor: Evan Potter

Department: Communication

College: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: POL4100
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He talks FOREVER, and his rambling is useless. He assigned 5 plus reading per week because it was a 'seminar' but all we do is listen to him talk and not have conversations at all. really regret taking his version. If you want to read 30 readings for the midterm and fall asleep while he talk, absolutely take this class.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CMN5140
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a nice guy I guess but he talks literally incessantly. He goes off on so many tangents that are barely related to the topic at hand and doesn't give anyone else a chance to speak. Three hour class and I think students spoke maybe twice every time. Regretting this class so much.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CMN3144
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's very knowledgable and passionate about the topic. He loves participation. There are very small group activities most classes. Midterm and exam expectations were fairly clear. You'll do well if you go to most classes and do the readings.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CMN3144
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Great Prof. Knows the material decently well, doesn't waste your time, and offers questions that are generally fair. He can ramble, but it's often related to the material, so it's all good. One of my favourite profs, try and take Public Relations with him.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: CMN3144
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Second time having this proff, and he is amazing! Lectures are content heavy, but you learn so much (DOESN'T post slides, but textbook was super helpful). Exams were clear, and followed content learned in class. Would take this professor again! He was always available for questions during, before, after and through emails.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: CMN3130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He's passionate about his course, easy-going. Gives students a lot of practical learning activities/experience, I learned a lot!!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: CMN3144
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a smart man and passionate about PR, he relates all concepts to real life but he's all over the place and pretty unclear with what he wants from his students, pretty annoying listening to him lecture unfortunately. Group work every class which counts toward attendance. I'd avoid him if you can, there are better PR profs.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: CMN3130
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Very interesting lectures. He tried to relate material to real life. Sometimes could be a little confusing and go off on rants, which only made the class more interesting.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: CMN3130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Potter seems like a really smart guy who knows what he's talking about. However, his lectures are scattered and often go past the scheduled end time. He also kind of just rambles on sometimes which makes you really question why you even bothered coming to class. His instructions are vague and unclear most of the time. Really nice guy though!

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: CMN3130
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Potter definitely knows his stuff, he has a lot to offer his students regarding the "communication world." However beware group of projects, having slackers in your group can make the project that much harder! There is a lot of reading-some of it useful, some isn't. Guest lectures are very interesting. Work hard, and you will do just fine :)

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: CMN3133
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

His Class is intense , with long readings , lectures in which you must participate in and hard exams. It sounds bad however this class gave the skills I need for my summer job with the Government of Canada. Show up , learn and study and you leave with practical communication planning skills.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: 51
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

The course is very interesting. But.... too many readings, long texts , exams are long and questions are long. Even if you can do all, don't expect a mark of A. If you can avoid it, do it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: CMN5
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He is a knowledgeable professor who is clearly passionate about the content. However -in a seminar style class that is based on participation, he does not give students any chance to participate. -readings are too many, too long, and too unnecessary -terrible time management -terrible organization -do not expect a prompt response to enquiry

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: POL3133
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Cons: He's not great with time-management (class often went over time), there are a lot of readings and exam questions often cover obscure things guest speakers said while you were sneezing. Pros: He's always accessible and happy to answer questions, Do the work and he genuinely wants to give you a good mark! Tough class, but well planned.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: CMN5
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Potter is a very knowledgeable and intelligent prof. Cons: Assigns a ridiculous amount of reading, is not always as clear as he could be, exams are looong. Pros: great at initiating interesting class discussions, coursework is practical, looong exams are reflective of readings and class discussions, I learned a lot.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: CMN3133
• 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:

This is not an easy class to get an A in, but I would say that the content makes it well worthwhile. I hung on every word of his lectures, and loved the readings and projects, which is definitely a first.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: CMN1
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Graduate Students: Prof. Potter certainly outlines a challenging semester for his students. The syllabus is a mini-book! However, he knows what he;s talking about and LOVES class discussion. I've never worked so hard before in my life, but I learned a ton and found a new area of interest thanks to him. He assigns 100 readings but addresses them all

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CMN3133
• 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. There is no other word to put it. His assignments and tasks are very far fetch, asking to interview ministerial spokespersons however does not give you any suggestions nor does any background research for the class. Very unclear, his wording makes everything seem so much harder then it actually is. Set up to fail from day one.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: CMN4180
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Co-write an essay? 4 presentations in one single class? 10 readings each class with all of them ranging from 8-20pages? I think he forgot the fact that we have other classes too. I get it you want us to engage in discussion, but it's your job to teach us

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CMN3133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Didn't like his class at all. Took him 2 years to submit my mark for a deferred essay and I almost couldn't take other classed I needed for my degree because he claimed he never received it, even though I had proof that he had. Really arrogant and unreasonable prof. Class was all right, a little confusing and his expectations were extremely unclear. Bad experience with him, wouldn't take one of his classes again.