Donald Taylor - McGill University

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Donald Taylor - McGill University

Professor: Donald Taylor

Department: Psychology

College: McGill University

Rating # 1

Overview:

Course: PSY331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Great prof. but his lectures are a bit boring in my opinion but the material is clear. Midterm was really difficult but the final was quite easy. You have to read the books if you want a good grade! Graders are really though for the paper.

Rating # 2

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He's a very engaging and funny lecturer, though a bit confusing at times as he can move from one idea to another quickly and it can be hard to understand his point. The material is super interesting, the 2 textbooks are well written and easy to study, though his exams are somewhat harder than the average psyc exam. Really enjoyed the course overall

Rating # 3

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
Grade Received: B+
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Psyc 331 was a great class. Prof. Taylor is an all-around good guy. He may ramble on sometimes during lectures about his experiences but it's all in good fun. Read the books, do the work, and you'll enjoy the class. It's very enjoyable. Study HARD. Exam questions can sometimes be strange but if you do the readings and study well, you'll be fine.

Rating # 4

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Don's class was great! I loved the content. I you enjoyed Social Psychology you will enjoy this class as well! He is a Great teacher with so much experience... His books are a good read and not too long. The tests are not easy but doable. I recommend this class.

Rating # 5

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
Grade Received: A-
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I don't understand why people rate him badly, I'm an B student and finished with a A- and didn't put much work into it. The teacher is amazing, funny, and clear. He is repeatable but for a reason: it'll all be in the exams. Exams are detailed oriented, and pay attention to his anecdotes, but text is so small and it's easier than most psych classes

Rating # 6

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Taylor is quite a showman. Expect it and enjoy the ride. You will have a good time on top of learning a lot ! You can expect a bit of repetition but its ok. As for the evaluation process. Sadly consistent with the faculty of Psychology, it is meant to meet a bell curve. Get help from previous students to know how to prepare succeed

Rating # 7

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

One of the better Profs I've had in Psychology, and there are a lot of good ones. Really interesting and engaging lectures, and the content is easy to digest if you pay attention. You won't ever be tempted to skip class. His exams, well, Psych exams are always hard. Go see him in his office, even if just to chat, he likes to meet his students.

Rating # 8

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

very entertaining and funny lecturer loved him! the material (first half) is so interesting, after the midterm it gets dull and repetitive. the midterm was fairdetailednot much different than any psych exam. the paper is annoying but doable (hasn't been graded yet so i can't say much) readings are less than other psych courses.

Rating # 9

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

PROS: Fantastic lectures. Very interesting material. Very engaging. Funny. CONS: Exams very tough, require enormous attention to detail. Know each theory inside & out, pay attention to his tangents (there are many). Also, let him finish a thought before you get offended as he often gives voice to all sides of a debate so as to set up a point.

Rating # 10

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 2.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

The only B I have received in the last two years of my undergrad. The gradings on the paper (worth more than the midterm) are a complete hit or miss (you either get an nice grad student grader or you don't). His material is interesting but there is ZERO structure to the course and most of the time it is story time. NOT worth lowering your GPA for.

Rating # 11

Overview:

Course: PSYC331
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: N/A

Comment:

This class is a must. You'll never want to miss a class! Text is exactly what's taught in lectures and is SO small. I ended up loving the material and learnt a lot. Paper could not have been more straightforward. Easy A if you put in the work (and there isn't much of it). LOVE U DON!!

Rating # 12

Overview:

Course: PSYCH331
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Don't know why he gets such a bad rep. Exams were fine. Paper was beyond straight forward. Should be especially easy for psych students. Plus, he's a good story teller. This is one of the birdies of the Psychology program, but really worth taking since its not as dry as some others.

Rating # 13

Overview:

Course: PSYC215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.5
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Amazing prof. Loved the class.

Rating # 14

Overview:

Course: PSYC215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I took this class years ago yet still remember points he made clear as day. A very enjoyable class which makes you just want to sit back and listen - but do take notes too.

Rating # 15

Overview:

Course: PSYC535
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 1.0

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

Comment:

Only teaches his own research. Story-telling style of teaching with a lot of humour. You go to class not because it's necessary (it really really isn't) but because he's so engaging. Not about marks (don't even break a sweat) but critical exposure to a group of undervalued Canadians.

Rating # 16

Overview:

Course: PSYC215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 3.0
Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I love Taylor! Really funny and expressive character (as most social psych profs are). His exams were a bit weird. Some were really straightforward and related to the lectures/book and some were not. It's really a crapshoot. Regardless, study as much as you can and you'll probably end up with a good mark.

Rating # 17

Overview:

Course: PSYC215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 5.0
Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

AMAZING TEACHER! He simplifies tough concepts into very simple explanations. He's quite funny too; each class can easily lighten up your day by giving you a nice laugh, as well as learning some useful and interesting stuffs! However, his exams are definitely hard; study the lectures VERY well, because he will likely ask very minitious questions...

Rating # 18

Overview:

Course: PSYC215
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:

The guy was really great, approachable and down to earth. He is funny and tells in depth examples to make the theory's relate to life. Class is really easy as long as you go to class and take notes on the stories he tells, they may seem like little antidotes but his tests include them (I think its to make sure people are going to class).

Rating # 19

Overview:

Course: PSYC215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

He is awesome, but make sure to take notes on ALL of the random stuff he talks about in his lectures, no matter how irrelevent it seems. He tests on everything. But he is still one of my favorite professors at McGill. Classes are so much fun!

Rating # 20

Overview:

Course: PSYC215
Grade Received: N/A
Overall Rating: 4.0
Course Difficulty: 2.0

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

Comment:

Taylor is definitely my favorite prof at McGill so far. He's very interesting to listen to, I always lookedfrward to his class! If you take careful notes on the textbook and study the details of his lecture its definitely possible to get an A. A midterm and a straight-forward paper. Highly recommend it!

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