Elizabeth Armstrong - James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Professor: Elizabeth Armstrong

Department: Communication

College: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: INC
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Armstrong is a good lecturer and I have learned a lot from her. However, the presentations she assigns have very specific grading criteria and are very difficult to pull off with an A. She is also very disorganized and gives many ambiguous homework assignments that you will need to search under your bed to find (if they're even published).

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Prof. Armstrong is a really sweet lady who cares about her students. However, she is extremely difficult and unclear as to exactly what she wants, especially with regards to the presentations (1 informative, 1 persuasive) that account for 60% of your grade. She is also disorganized, so be prepared to look for everything on your own with no guidance

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Armstrong was friendly most of the time, but she thinks her gen ed far too important. My group was the first to present and she graded us harshly and gave little explanation why. Got an A anyways because the subject itself is common sense, but chapter quizzes and extensive presentation outlines made the class way more work than it was worth

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• 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:

Not clear communication for a communication professor

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Shes supposedly a communication teacher but SUCKS at answering in a timely manner. She said how easy it was to access her but doesnt answer emails, and rarely answers if you text her. She takes forever to put grades in but says how quick she grades everything.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

She wasn't THAT bad, I just found her super frustrating. She never explained things well and she tested us on things that she barely went over in class. She also grades pretty harsh on presentations without really explaining why. Pro tip though, just make your presentation entertaining and you will be allot more likely to get a better grade.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

In this class you have two speeches, two tests, weekly quizzes (super easy), and a final. At the end of the semester there is opportunity for 10 points of extra credit. It is not the easiest A but it isn't too hard. The first test is taken with your group so hope you have a good group.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Your overall grade in SCOM 123 will mainly come from the 2 speeches you have to present. Minimal studying needed outside of class to get good grades on the few tests she gives. In SCOM 123 you're required to meet outside of class with your group at least once a week. If you get a lazy group it sucks, but Armstrong is a super easy teacher!

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

This professor is extremely unavailable outside of class. She does not grade your assignments quickly and barely gives you any guidance when it comes to your presentations. All she will tell you is if your topic is easy or hard, nothing else. The tests are extreme, but the textbook quizzers are nice since they are online and unlimited tries.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Sweet lady, it's more than just group presentations though. You have to read the textbook because there are exams and quizzes, however the good thing is that you can take it as many times as you want. NEVER answers her emails but she provides her cell info. Helpful with advice on public speaking when preparing us for our speeches

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: SCOM261
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class to become a better writer, but I haven't learned much. She hasn't graded things from the 1st week of class, and she acts like she's the busiest person ever as if students aren't too. I strongly advise PR students not take her because she will not teach you what you must know to move on in the major even if you get an A.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I thoroughly enjoyed armstrong's class. I was petrified of giving speeches, and not the best at it, but she was good at breaking speeches down to make them seem more simple and less scary. She's a kind teacher, and gives good feedback. It seemed like she cared about everyone and wanted everyone to do well.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: C+
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Literally, the worst, made us watch Spanglish... talk about bad acting even though it was used to show effective communication. Very harsh grader, don't believe what other people say, will say you do great in a presentation, and then when you get your grade from her it's not great.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Dr. Armstrong's lectures and thought the readings from the textbook were interesting. For the group projects I would definitely utilize the communications learning center, it helped my group and our grade a lot. She prepares you for the final pretty well unlike some teachers.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: SCOM261
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

She's very easy. Honestly if you just show up and follow her directions, you'll probably get an A. Half the semester is lecture, the other half is "online" where you turn in a few assignments but have no other homework. She isn't always clear but she's very friendly. Doesn't give a lot of feedback. I'd take for an easy A and low stress

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Honestly Dr. Armstrong just lets you do your thing. If you slack, she doesn't care. Overall, the class was average. I had a tough time meeting with my group and in turn, our grade suffered slightly. Although she prepares you for the final, sometimes lectures seemed spontaneous and ill-prepared. In addition, attendance is required.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: SCOM425
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Armstrong is a great professor and very knowledgeable. However, she does not always prepare well for classes, and she is not very clear about grading criteria. You also don't really get much feedback on graded assignments. She is definitely flexible though, which I really appreciated.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: SCOM123
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Armstrong isn't a bad choice for SCOM. However, I wouldn't recommend her because of the simple fact that she doesn't prepare classes well. All the classes consist of just movies and

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: SCOM261
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Follow directions. You'll get an A.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: GCOM123
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Professor Armstrong is a fantastic professor. She prepares you for the final and exams very well by posting a study guide. She is available in office hours and responds well to emails. She grades easily and I ended up with an A with minimal effort put in this semester. If you're bad at group presentations, this is not the class for you.