Jennifer Panek - University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Professor: Jennifer Panek

Department: English

College: University of Ottawa, Ottawa, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG2124
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is an incredibly insightful prof, her lectures are interesting and she is really funny. However, most people receive 20% lower marks from her than any other English professor, but no mark she gives is unfounded either. She is just a lot more intuitive to writing flaws - maybe take this class if your average in it doesn't matter.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG3133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Loved her! She's so nice, and makes Shakespeare interesting, and easy to understand. It's important to go to class and hear the lectures to pass, but they're worth going to anyway.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG1124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Despite being an incredibly tough grader, her lectures were fairly enjoyable. She is clearly passionate about what she teaches and wants her students to do succeed. Her classes are more discussion-based than anything (no slideshows) so make sure you participate and take good notes.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG1124
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She is clearly very knowledgeable and passionate about the content she teaches. However, she is an extremely hard grader and even though she tells you exactly what she wants it's almost impossible to actually please her. Her class is interesting but don't expect to get an amazing grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG3339
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

She is definitely a tough prof but her class is incredibly interesting and she in very willing to help in her office hours. Absolutely go see her and ask questions about your essay and her feedback is great and she will spend as much time as you need on your paper. Her class is a lot of work but worth it in my opinion.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG1124
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Panek has a great dry sense of humour and made Engaging with Lit an enjoyable class to attend. Participation is important! A bit of a tough marker but provides good guidelines for her essay assignments--follow those and she'll mark you well. Definitely would take another of her courses

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG1124
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Her marking is tough, yes, but that's only because she gives you all of the answers in her lectures. She presents all the arguments, it's up to you to attend the class and organize those answers in an effective essay. Great teacher. Her lectures turned a topic i was not interested in into one of my favourite classes.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG1124
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

rly knows what shes talking about. Have to go to attend to pass, but she tells you everything you need to know in class. Was very clear about what she wanted on exams and essays, but is an extremely hard marker, I put all my effort into the class and only got a B. Only take if you're willing to put in a ton of effort. good prof tho it was worth it.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENG1124
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Such a hard grader it's ridiculous. "C's get degrees" and rarely gives anything higher than a C. Her specialization might be English but she also specializes in being rude and pompous. Horrible prof. Never again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG2124
• Grade Received: D+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's interesting, well spoken, funny and horribly intimidating. Makes you feel like no one will ever live up to her requirement of intelligence. She's available outside of class but only gives you a good grade if she was unable to think of your arguments. REALLY tough grader. She challenges you too much. I'd for sure avoid her.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG2
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Panek is a great prof, clear with what she expects from you. Extremely hard marker, if you aren't specific enough with a presentation or an answer you're not likely to get a good grade.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG1124
• 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:

She's not an easy marker, but she doesn't try to trick you or spring extra criteria onto assignments at the last minute, and she's definitely strict, but I don't think she's unfair at all. I recommend you take advantage of her office hours to go over your thesis/arguments before you hand essays in, my discussions with her saved my butt, for sure.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG3339
• 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:

I have never enjoyed really classic literature so much as when I was in her class. She was down-to-earth, really funny, but serious at the same time. Participation was key and so was reading the sonnets ahead of time. Lots of essay writing though, so beware of her exams. No-electronics-policy, so don't let her catch you with your phone! Great prof!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG3134
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Inspired me more than any other prof at this university to work hard. She teaches you to write good papers, something the majority of university students don't actually know how to do. She's funny, personable, honest. I would absolutely take another class with this prof., but don't enter into it lightly. Bottom line? Best prof I've ever had.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG1121
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Panek is very nice and does make herself available to students, however is the toughest marker I have ever come across. She does not hesitate to fail you with only 1 point below the passing grade, and she truly does not care if you're struggling. I went to every lecture, listened, took good notes, and still managed to get a terrible grade. So ya.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG4148A
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Panek is legit one of my favourite profs. She's a really hard marker, but she's funny and she knows her stuff. I've had her for three different classes and I'd take another with her given the chance, though I'm sure my GPA would suffer a bit. She's clear about what she wants but its hard to nail it just so. She's got her tastes. Much love for her.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG1122
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

There has been mixed opinions about this prof, but I have to say, the harshest marker I've ever had at uOttawa. This is a class you will work incredibly hard in and merely survive, and one that you need to neglect other studies to focus on this one. Her guidelines are insane, and if she does not like your essay, she WILL mark you horribly. BEWARE!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG3133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's so helpful and her approach to Shakespeare is really interesting and engaging. I highly recommend taking her courses.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENG3133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof. Just do exactly as she says, and follow her essay guidelines. Participate in class, and make an effort with your essays. I was so scared entering this class because she's supposed to be such a hard marker, but I got an A and had a great time. You always know exactly what to expect with her.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG3133
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Extremely hard marker. This prof requires almost perfection to get a B or A grade on any midterms, essays, or exams. The exam is very tricky and there are tricks in it for sure. If English is not your strong suit, then stay very far away from this prof. She means well and is sometimes nice, but her marking is very strict! Watch out for her!!