Scott Markwell - DePaul University

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Scott Markwell - DePaul University

Professor: Scott Markwell

Department: English

College: DePaul University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: ENG103
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I'm not sure how Prof. Markwell teaches in a classroom, but it is a nightmare when online due to COVID. His instructions are unclear and he spends class time focusing on the wrong things. We would have several papers to write and he would give us an entire lecture about font usage. He seems pretentious and brings politics into the classroom often.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

For Credit: Yes
Textbook Used: No
Would Take Again: No
Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Professor Markwell is an elitist who has absolutely no respect for his students. In discussion Markwell interrupts his students, often to just finish their thought for them. He grades paper on his own opinion on the topic, rather than how well the paper is written and if it fits the prompt. If you like basic respect, AVOID HIM AT ALL COSTS.

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I never knew what Markwell wanted out of students papers. Something was always wrong and its like you could never impress him. Also, when someone says something in class, he quickly talks over them and it makes you regret trying to talk. He is also just rude to students and the class drags. Also you do not need the textbooks he tells you to get.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Markwell is a funny guy, but he takes up class time unnecessarily. If there is time left over in class, he'll just fill up the time talking about something that isn't due for weeks. Gives lots of feedback on papers, but the feedback is not clear. I was never sure what his expectations are for papers. He's not bad, but I wouldn't take him again.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I felt like this course was appropriately challenging. The focus is obviously on writing and rhetoric, so it's very paper-heavy. There's an outstanding amount of freedom with the writing assignments so it's easy to get confused sometimes, but I always ended up getting A/Bs. It's a big change from H.S. with everything being vague. Final is easy pts

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: WRD104
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Markwell does not stay on topic, changes the syllubus often, he goes on many tangents that do not apply to the subject matter. He is not available during office hours, and hard to get ahold of (email/phone). He is crass and disrepsectful towards students.

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Markwell is a very knowledgeable professor. My writing greatly improved while I was in his classes - I took him for both WRD103 and WRD104. He is openly liberal, so if you are as well, you'll love the class. Putting political views aside, he is funny and provides a lot of insight on everything he teaches. Definitely take advantage of office hours!

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: B
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Markwell gives great feedback! Definitely go to his office hours and talk to him about what you can do better, because it will help. Markwell is also hilarious! He pulls in current events into class, which I personally love. Markwell is a liberal and he doesn't hide it, so if you aren't into that I would avoid taking his class.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 1.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I have nothing nice to say about him. Scott is a rude, optioned, horrible teacher. DO NOT TAKE HIS CLASS. He wholeheartedly believes that he knows everything and if you doubt him you will get called out in class. Please say yourself the nightmare and do not take his class.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: WRD104
Grade Received: Not sure yet
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Markwell is the man. Most of the kids who didn't like him were used to following extremely rigid coursework and having every expectation down on a rubric. He certainly may come off as a bit condescending but I think it's a bit more of a dry sarcasm. I'd say our political views were pretty contrasted yet we seemed to get along swimmingly.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: WRD104
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He's a good choice if you are passionate about writing. He gives great feedback and actually edits your work thoughtfully. However, if you do not enjoy writing, avoid this class. He assigns much more homework than most WRD professors and grades fairly difficult. Also, he is very liberal and will share his views, so far rights should avoid.

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Professor Markwell was hilarious and engaging, but his sense of humor and bluntness are not for everyone. He may seem intimidating at first, but he's actually really nice and helpful. He made me a better writer!

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Professor Markwell is really funny in a completely sarcastic and sometimes condescending way. He is arrogant, but I really enjoyed listening to his lectures. There were no quizzes and he graded the essays with extreme lenience. If you're not a snarky liberal or don't have thick skin, you may not enjoy his lectures too much.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: WRD104
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took Markwell for 103 and 104, and was honestly disappointed in 104. He is a great professor but was lacking in clarity and energy this quarter. I still would recommend him though.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I learned a lot from this class, but I definitely had to work for it. Markwell is very liberal and says what hes thinking so be prepared for that. Help is definitely there when you ask for it. Luckily there are no quizzes or tests.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

He is always there to talk to you! If you're conservative though, don't take him. He's a very liberal guy and he'll make that clear to you very early. Overall though, a great teacher!

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: WRD104
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 2.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Markwell is unclear about most things-- assignments, grading criteria, etc. he is willing to meet with you one on one to discuss any questions you have, but communicating with him is one of the most frustrating encounters I've had at DePaul. He is not friendly or funny in a way that I appreciated. Overall I just found him very frustrating.

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: WRD103
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:

Professor Markwell was very unclear about most of the assignments and was unclear about what his expectations of us were

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: WRD103
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I really enjoyed Markwell's class. If you do what he asks of you you'll do fine. Just make sure to actually read the few reading assignments he gives.

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: WRD103
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: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Good professor. Fair grader. Doesn't assign busy work. Can be a bit snarky at times but I would recommend him for WRD 103 and WRD 104.

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