Maureen Moakley - University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Professor: Maureen Moakley

Department: Political Science

College: University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She's very mediocre, you won't hate her but probably won't love her. Most of the work is done in recitation with TAs so you won't get a chance to know her too well. She's reasonable with work loads, her tests are pretty hard, no papers to write. I like her but she's not inspirational or super engaging.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Lecture heavy, lost a lot of students interests and attendance is taken by clicker soooo.... Have to read a lot, I was not the best at that and it ended up being my lowest grade. Recitations a lot more interesting than the actual lecture but there are pop quizzes which makes up recitation grade. Expensive texts book and access code

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She is a well qualified professor, but her lectures were way too boring. Often skips past slides quickly without going too in depth of the topic. Would not recommend taking her class. But it's an easy A.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

PSC113 is a very interesting class whether you are a Political Science fan or not. Maureen Moakley wants you to do good in her class as well as whoever your Recitation TA is. Total of 3 tests with the last one being the final exam. Attendance and homework grade help out final grade by a lot even if one does not do well on exams.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• 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:

Im not a poli sci major. I had to study more for her exams than I did for my 400 level classes. 6 chapters per exam. No study guide. Skips through slides quickly so taking notes is hard because she doesnt allow laptops. Doesnt post PowerPoints until last second - forces you to cram for hours to study. Recitation wasnt helpful. Avoid if you can.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Moakley wants you to pass but doesn't help when she speeds through the slides. She's very fun and likes to hear your opinions. Attendance is important especially for recitation. Not a huge political science fan but would take another class with her again. Make sure you keep up with Mind Tap readings!

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Moakley is a very well developed professor who seems to care a lot about her profession. However, she always skips through the slides quickly without discussing the topic and just talks the whole class with limited participation, and when she does want it, she gets mad if no one talks. But tests are very easy, study terms, you will pass with an A.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• 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:

She is a good professor, but doesnt respond well to criticism with her teaching style. She was very rude when someone suggested a study guide.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

I am not a Political Science major. This class was interesting. She makes lectures interesting, with all the current events. Definitely must go to recitations. The exams are very lengthy, only short answer and open response- but the grading is easy, and if you study for a decent amount of time they are very easy. Do all work and you will do fine.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• 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:

Professor Moakley really cares about this course and her students. Im not a PoliSci major and this course was relatively easy if you attend class. Many people complain about the exams but they are not bad if you study, even for just an hour. Overall, this course was relatively easy and Moakley's daily current event coverage made it interesting.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

This class was paired with a recitation section. Lecture was easy, but attendance is necessary. You must keep up with current events. Moakley is nice and funny. Class discussions were really good and active.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Despise this woman and despise her class. Avoid if you can.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Maureen Moakley is a champ and her scarf game is on point.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

She's a very nice woman, tries to make class fun, but she is always extremely disorganized. Slides don't make any sense, talks very fast. Recitation helps a little but but I never felt very prepared for any of the tests. She tries to get people to be too involved for a lecture. Wouldn't recommend unless you're a political science major.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: 2139PSC1130001
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is a great Teacher and really tries to make sure that the class understands to topics that she goes over. *taking notes is essential*

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: 113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Good teacher, mostly focuses on main events. Tests consist of MEMORIZATION, if you don't memorize all the material you will not do good on the test knowing that they are a word and you have to define them all. I got lucky with a good TA and did well in the class. Moakley moves very fast but is knowlegeable.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She has a little bit of an attitude. Makes her TAs do everything. Powerpoint slides are very messy. No computers/cell phones. Attendance click in at the beginning or end of class. Recitation is where you do most work and TAs do the grading. Tests aren't too bad, make sure to keep up to date with current events

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: PSC305
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

She is great. She is nice but stay on your toes, she is extremely knowledgeable and sharp. The RI Politics class was fun and VERY informative. Not hard at all to succeed if you attend and do the work.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Would not recommend taking this class with this professor. The professor isn't as bad as the TA's. The TA's are the ones who grade the exams and papers. So you grade is in the hands of TA's. Some TA's grade easy and some grade harder. So the way your graded will depend upon which TA you receive.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: PSC113
• 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:

Very easy class, didn't need to take notes. Mostly common knowledge stuff. Loves to talk about current issues and seems like the rest is lost due to lack of time. Only two exams, one paper, one project then the final.