Elaine Clark-Rapley - Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo

Professor: Elaine Clark-Rapley
Department: Social Science
College: Wilfrid Laurier University - Waterloo
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: SY201OC
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I thought Dr. Clark-Rapley was a totally fair prof. As long as you attended lectures and put the effort in to understanding the material the course really was smooth sailing. At times the writing assignments seemed to pile on but they were manageable. I found it frustrating that we did not receive feedback on discussion posts until after our exam.
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: SY201OC
  • Grade Received: D-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If you don't want to waste your life, do not take any lecture from this professor.
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: SY201OC
  • 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:
This was probably the worst experience I have ever had with a professor. She is cold and does not take factors into consideration. I would strongly advise to not take her lectures.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: SY201OC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
this is the first time ive ever made a review for a prof. like most of these other comments she is the hardest marker ive ever had, and does not give good feed back what so ever. she could be the reason I dont graduate. PLEASE AVOID.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: SY201
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 1.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tough grader, really rude in emails, feedback is not helpful whatsoever, does not seem to care about the wellbeing of students. Avoid taking her classes at all costs. :(
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: SY201OC
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
If you are looking for a bird course or expect the Prof to hold your hand throughout the term, this is not for you. She can be curt in her e-mails, but she probably has to deal with self-entitled students on the daily so I don't blame her. I got a B-, but I earned that B-. My technical writing and critical thinking skills definitely improved.
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: SY208
  • Grade Received: D+
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I am a pretty good student, had all 80's in other classes. Went to every class, handed everything in on time and still managed to get a D on everything. She is such a hard marker, and doesn't give you feedback you can improve with
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: SY208
  • Grade Received: B
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
All the comments below are relatively true. She is a pretty difficult marker and to be honest I think she went easy with me. Got all B+'s until the last midterm essay, which was fairly unreasonable. Participation is mandatory for in class assignment unless you want to do a 20% end of term in class assignment, which is brutal.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: SY208
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
If you can avoid taking her classes I would HIGHLY recommend it, she's the hardest marker I've ever had. Students went to the dean because her marking was so unfair, she's scary to go up to because she basically will make fun of your work
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: SY208
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
absolutely do not recommend this professor. She is a difficult marker and will not say how to improve. Asked to redo a paper where she gave me no marks for my actual writing and she would not let me because "I had too much on my plate". Quite rude when you ask for clarification of a question and does not care about student well-being or passing.
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: SY201
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I can go to Google and obtain the same information I am getting in this course that I pay 800 dollars for. Second time taking a class with her; I sincerely do not understand how she has not been reprimanded or let go. Very bitter and rude towards students, punishes those who do not come to class, and doesn't post slides.
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: SY208
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Terrible. Not helpful in the slightest. Do yourself a favour and drop her course. This is not an exaggeration.
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: SY201OC
  • Grade Received: D
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
DO NOT, AND I REPEAT, DO NOT TAKE HER ONLINE COURSE.... or any of her courses for that matter. She's a hard marker, no compassion for her students, will sometimes ignore your emails depending on what they're about, and is rude. Don't waste your time on her course because you will likely not receive the mark you deserve... Take my word for it.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: SY201OC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Absolutely one of the worst professors I've ever had. She is not clear in her grading criteria and does not give valid reasoning behind her marking. Her online class is beyond difficult as it is very textbook heavy and she is not quite clear on the learning outcomes of the chapter. Should definitely not be allowed to teach another online class.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: SY344
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Awful teacher, I would NEVER take a class with her again. Her grading scheme is impossible to achieve and her comments are backwards and not understandable. it is as though she does not want you to succeed. Horrible experience, very rude and demeaning in nature. Does not try to explain anything in a different way if you dont understand her.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: SY334
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Nonstop note writing. No final exam which is nice, but the mini assignments that have to be done throughout the course are toughly graded & you are lucky if you get a B on them. Attendance is mandatory, if you miss 1 class you miss a key chunk of info for the course & she doesn't post the slides. She's not the worst prof ever, but expect to get a C
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: SY389
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is a great prof and you will do well doing exactly what she wants on her assignments. She is always willing to help although her tone and communicating can sometimes come across as unfriendly or brash. She even helped with other issues I was having in other courses. Wish she taught more courses. Wants all the best for her students!
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: SY334
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
The least helpful prof I have ever had. She is not understanding at all and I didn't get the feeling that she cares about her students one bit. I would avoid taking a class in the future if I saw she she teaching it.
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: SY201OC
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
never again
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: SY201
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Her written responses are difficult to do well on, guidelines are a bit unclear as to what she expects. She gives you writing tips at the end of the course which is counterproductive and she expects you to attend every lecture. Does not post slides or want to help you. She also does not like talking or texting or computers, she will call you out.
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