Jane Ashworth - College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Professor: Jane Ashworth

Department: English

College: College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG212
• 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:

Creative Writing is the easiest class of all time, and she is great. Take it no matter what kind of writer you are.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: CRWR212
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easiest class ever. Assignments are one writing piece a week, which half the time I wrote in the hour and half I had between this class and my geology lab. Super nice lady though, and the small class size actually makes everyone somewhat close to each other. Best GER option for sure.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: CRWR212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's pretty cool and gives pretty good, nice critiques. As long as you show and write a piece you will get a good grade. Not too much work. Only 1 hour of class a week - she splits up the 2 hour period into 2 groups. It might not help you become a better writer necessarily, but it's a fun experience. Great for the GER!

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRWR212
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ashworth is sweet and hilarious! Super easy class (she only grades on completion/attendance) and she gives fun writing assignments. Attendance is mandatory but if you talk to her she can be flexible. However, the class is almost zero instruction, just writing and reading your piece aloud, so you may not improve a ton as a writer. Still recommend!

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENGL150W
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's really nice. The films and books we read in romance were very good. I loved all of them. She's a bit unclear on what she wants for essays but if you're a strong writer, you'll be fine. There's 3 response papers (1-2 pgs), 2 essays (3-5 pages), a group presentation, and an individual presentation. Mack is really helpful on presentations.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: INTROCRWR
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Ashworth believes that real grading forces students to write what they think is right, not what they want to write and stifles their creativity. If you want a safe space to have people tell you what they like about your work and get confidence, take her class. If you're looking for serious critique, don't take this class. Easy A, but MUST attend

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Ashworth is absolutely useless. Shows up unprepared, shows no interest in students, and offers little to no help with your writing. I do not understand these other reviews, because they were not in my experience.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENGL112
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Creative Writing - By far the most fun class I've taken. Prof Ashworth creates a great environment, and even if you're as far from a writer as possible, she'll find redeeming qualities about any of your pieces. Highly recommend. Also splits her 2 hours classes up into 1 hour sessions!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Extremely nice lady. Writing assignments are fun and you're guaranteed an A as long as you show up and do the work. You have to read your work out loud, but she creates a supportive atmosphere so it's not too bad. By the same token, you also won't get a lot of constructive criticism. Easy, fun way to get an A and a GER.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is of the philosophy that writing should be done for her class without fear of judgement. This means that as long as you do the work, and show up, it's an easy A, and you don't have to have a panic attack about your writing. It's a judgment-free zone. However, it also means that if you're looking for critique, look elsewhere, or after class.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Great professor. Class met once a week for an hour, and the amount of writing required was very manageable. I enjoyed writing for this class and would definitely recommend it.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENGL150W
• 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:

Very unclear with what she expects you to write for her essays. Basically expects her students to have her syllabus memorized. She plays favorites, so if you get on her good side you will be fine, but if she does not like you, she will find a way to obliterate your grade. She also has a very creepy smile; it is the epitome of evil.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG212
• 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:

Great lady. Loves her topic and is actually kind of funny

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Ashworth is great. The class is really easy and an guaranteed A as long as you participate and put in even the smallest bit of effort. She keeps class fun and gets everyone involved.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Attend class, get an A - easy

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Creative writing is a breeze. She basically guarantees everyone an A as long as you do your work and come to class. The quality of your work does not matter as long as you put some sort of effort in!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

I am a terrible writer and got an A in this class. It's an automatic A as long as you go to class and abide by her rules. The only bad part about this class is the fact that you have to read your stories out loud in class, which was embarrassing for me every time, since my stories were ridiculously lousy. Either way its a GPA booster class.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Awesome class and a great (and easy) way to fulfill a GER! I wasn't confident with my writing before I took this class and now I am writing all the time. She is great.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Ashworth is awesome! As long as you are writing and showing up for class its an easy A. Don't be afraid to have fun with your writing! She isn't very critical, but can be very insightful in regards to writing technique and style. Gives you a lot of freedom about what you are writing after the first few assignments. TAKE HER CLASS!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENGL212
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Wonderful woman. For creative writing, gave interesting, fun prompts and always wanted the student to improve. Not very critical, but definitely helpful.