Shelley Robertson - Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Professor: Shelley Robertson

Department: Journalism

College: Ryerson University, Toronto, ON

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JRN50
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love shelley sooo much. shes the sweetest, nicest teacher around. news reporting was so much fun too! although she can be blunt, its for the better of the students!

Rating # 2

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

shelley outlines EXACTLY what she wants you to do. follow those rules and you WILL get good marks! she's very sweet and caring if you get talking to her on a personal basis. hints: she likes card games and christmas. :) you can't beat her experience. she is definitely the best news reporting prof, she'll whip you into shape!

Rating # 3

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

It's not true that if you're not a good writer, you shouldn't be in media. There is plenty of room in this profession for: people who don't write well but are good editors, researchers, interviewers, and photographers, and for people who struggle with writing but will improve at school and on the job. The purpose of teaching is to develop talent.

Rating # 4

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

If you can't write, you shouldn't be in media. Final. This course gave me many, many skills I have applied in media and business. At the time I didn't realize how useful it would be -- and what a great prof Shelley is. It ain't rocket science, so lose your ego, do the work, and learn from the best. You don't get these chances often.

Rating # 5

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

very hard prof -- lets you know right from the beginning. your marks will always be lower than usual and lower than any of the other jrnlism profs.

Rating # 6

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I'm sure I'm failing this class but I love her anyway...just please stop snapping at me...

Rating # 7

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

came into this class not thinking what to make of copy editing...now about to leave with a passion for this stuff...really useful course taught by a really helpful prof. do your work, show up to class, make an effort, and you'll learn something.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JRN201
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Here's the thing with Shelley: Imagine going up on stage as a standup comic and just not being funny. Well, she does the same thing with budding journalists. If you're not good enough to make it, and yes, there's a way to know, she'll make it clear to you that you should find another path.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: RUDE101
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Very rude. Has no respect for her students. Avoid her at all times.

Rating # 10

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

I had Shelley first year and I totally enjoyed her class. She has no patience for those who don't work hard and make an effort to be there, but if you just talk with her she's always around and willing to help you out.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JRN101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Realistic as hell. Knows we're getting into a tough field so nice, but will not hesitate to tell you you've screwed up. Not good if you're looking for an easy ride but if you're in journalism you shouldn't be looking for an easy ride. Glad I had her.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JRN014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This course (taught by any prof) destroyed many of my friends (who then left the program). My best friend cried, I cried... Shelley's tough. Some journalism profs only give you an A if you're good enough to be a professional -- that's just crazy.

Rating # 13

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

A nightmare. She has no personal skills, refused to show marks, and was generally discouraging. Her lectures were repetitive and drawn out. She has no respect for her students and no right to decide who will and will not 'make it'.

Rating # 14

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Long boring lectures. Tough and stern. But she whips you into shape and you'll be ahead of other classes next year. If you're serious about journalism she's a tremendous help. The most helpful jour teacher I have ever come across.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: JRN014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Like others said, tough, but she has to be. Also, she'll be a lot of help if you're having problems, so just go see her! You'll see marked improvement on your work if you just listen to what she says and implement it.

Rating # 16

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Shelley is tough but she teaches you how to hack it. If you can't take it, get out.

Rating # 17

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Avoid

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JRN014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Very cool prof but very demanding.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JRN014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Awesome teacher. Helpful, knowledgeable, tough when she has to be.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JRN014
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shelley is a sweetheart, but tough when she needs to be. Fair and helpful.