Mary Ellen Gomrad - University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Professor: Mary Ellen Gomrad

Department: English

College: University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENC1102
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gomrad is a great professor. She asks for four main papers, which are given clear directions. It is mandatory to attend class, but it can be useful as she goes over directions and provides extra buffer grades. Great professor, I highly recommend her.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENC1102
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You have 4 major assignments in ENC1102 with her. Assignment 3 is now due and we have had no feedback on either of them. This isn't just me but the whole class. The syllabus doesn't have much information and asking her yields little if anything. Not an easy class: take someone else.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENC1101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She's a great professor. The assignments were very confusing at first, but once you get an understanding, they weren't that bad. She'll give you a few articles to read. Make sure you read them. The assignments are based off of these articles and she gets angry when you don't read them. If you need help, be sure to ask because she's there for you.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENC1101
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gomrad is the nicest professor I've ever had! There are no tests but 3-4 big papers for grades which aren't hard because she breaks everything down so well. Attendance is mandatory. I hate writing and English but she made it pretty enjoyable. DO NOT BUY THE TEXTBOOKS, you will not use it once! Only professor I would choose for this course

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENC3250
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I wouldn't recommend taking her. She doesn't give rubrics but expects you to know everything already. Its a professional writing course yet every discussion I've had with her there are multiple grammar & spelling errors. She is a very harsh grader, even if you are an amazing writer she takes points off and said she never gives a student above a 96

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENC3250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Easy course, not the most interesting but you do create a cover sheet and resume which is helpful. Don't really need either textbook. Very little assignments but she does grade horribly slow and takes a month+ to give grades back. Also, not very clear on why she took points off on assignments.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENC3250
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

This class was really fun. The professor truly gives you an opportunity to play to your strengths as a writer in this course. This course is not just about writing, but also getting your creative juices flowing!

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENC1102
• 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:

Wonderful, really enjoyed her class. I feel like i really got to connect with her beacause she talked about her two son's Matt and Joey with such love.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: ENC3250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Not very difficult, had some really good useful assignments. It was an online summer class. She provided grades on assignments a bit slowly but not bad.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENC3250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

A few group projects and some individual assignments make up your grade. She grades fairly. Just keep up with the work and pay attention to her instructions and you will do fine. I agree with the other poster, get her on your side from the beginning. Help answer students questions e-mail her etc, and she will return the favor.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENCX3
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I have taken several classes with her and found them all very easy. YOU MUST MAKE HER LIKE YOU! Act interested, even if you aren't. That is one of the most important things you can do in her class, after that, just following the basic directions. She loves being asked for help, so do it! You pretty much never use any of the textbooks. Take her!

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENC3250
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great Professor! Great Class! The Professor is kind, responsive and helpful. I took the course online. There was no book...she provided all of the resources needed. Coursework related to our majors and future job search (resume, cover letters, etc.). The course was not too difficult and it was beneficial.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENC4293
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I liked professor Gomrad's class. It wasn't terribly difficult, she was sweet to me, and either I'm a damn good writer or she grades easily. I'll go with the former. Don't buy the textbook unless you know NOTHING about tech comm!

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENC3241
• 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:

Professor Gomrad is not the easiest grader but she is fair. Course is interesting and she gives options for some assignments that are geared toward you major or interests. TSometimes instructions are hard to understand but she will explain and help when need it. She is fair and I learned alot. I enjoyed her class. She is always willing to help.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENC4293
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gomrad grades with extreme bias; it is imperative that you do not get on her bad side. There is little to no correlation between the quality of work done and the grade received for it. First impressions are paramount; find a way to win her over in the first week or your grades will suffer.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENC3241
• 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: N/A

Comment:

I really enjoyed the class. The assignments were not dry, flat assignments. They gave students the opportunity to be creative and think outside of the box. A very enjoyable class. However, you must keep up in the class and make the deadlines.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENC3241
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor is very fair and grades with the fact that this is a technical course in mind. She provides great feedback to grades and responds to emails quickly. Course content is paced and fair. Do not take if you're not responsible enough for an online course, however! Highly recommended.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENC4293
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Gomrad is a super nice person. She expects you to be interested in the topic and put forth your best effort. Plan ahead and turn things in on time and you'll do great. I thoroughly enjoyed her class.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENC4293
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awful, ill-kempt, vague, disorganized... i can't say enough!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: IDS4934
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Absolutely disgusted with the grading system. She has no justification for the most part with the numerous points she takes off and on numerous occasions has said they were "typos." I agree with the other posts that once she has you set with a grade in her mind, that is what you will get no matter how hard you work.