Melissa Beall - University of Northern Iowa

Professor: Melissa Beall
Department: Communication
College: University of Northern Iowa
Rating # 1
Overview:
  • Course: COMMCOR4124
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
Dr. Beall is very knowledgeable but her teaching style absolutely sucks. She canceled her Tu/Th class 9 times in one semester (That's over a month of class)!!!! This left everyone very confused and off track. I never knew my grade all semester and went into the final blind. This class is 50/50 lecture and discussion based. Would not recommend!!
Rating # 2
Overview:
  • Course: COMMCOR4124
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: No
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Beall is a very caring and kind person. You can see she truly cares about her students & I really enjoy her as a person but her teaching methods need some work. She LOVES busy work. Be prepared for numerous little assignments & unclear grading criteria. Never knew grade all semester and test questions were so random. HUGE sweetheart though!
Rating # 3
Overview:
  • Course: COMM2344
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
LOVED this class! Doc is super helpful. The class is mostly discussion based, so attendance is crucial: 400+ points out of the 600 points available in the class, so don't skip! Tests are hard, but they're only worth 50 points each.
Rating # 4
Overview:
  • Course: LANGUAGE
  • Grade Received: A-
  • Overall Rating: 4.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
I think people need to give Doc a chance. She is a great professor and you can see the knowledge and passion for what she teaches pour out of her. I would take her again not only for the class but for the awesome personal connections she goes out of her way to make with students. She is an awesome teacher and person.
Rating # 5
Overview:
  • Course: LISTENING
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: Yes
  • Textbook Used: No
  • Would Take Again: Yes
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She really gets to know you as a person, and makes sure that the class has time to get to know each other. She prides herself on making class interactive. I think it's fun. --I have her for two of my classes this semester!
Rating # 6
Overview:
  • Course: COMMCOR4124
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
She is a really nice person. But for a professor i would never recommend this class to a friend. So much busy work and a lot of papers and presentations. You also never know your grade the entire time of teh class so you go into the final blinded. Very unorganized. She doesnt teach she just sits there and talks to you about one subj. the whole time
Rating # 7
Overview:
  • Course: COMMTHEORIES
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: Yes
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Beall is overall a nice person. However, her class is extremely hard and SO much busy work. She expects a lot from her students, which she should, but almost too much. She doesn't take into consideration that students have other classes. Exams are hard. LOTS of pointless papers! I don't hate her, but I would never take another course with her.
Rating # 8
Overview:
  • Course: ORALCSECT
  • 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:
She takes attendance and she gets to know her students. She might miss class several times, but don't worry-do your part (pay attention in class, do projects and assignments). She does offer extra credit occasionally, but if you do your work, you won't need it as much as you think. She's into her research but it only adds to her credibility.
Rating # 9
Overview:
  • Course: COMTHEORIES
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
What a frustrating class. The entire time I had no idea where i stood in her class. The majority of my class mates failed her tests. The only way to survive is to attend class and do the extra credit. She was far to busy and didn't even come to class 7 times that semester. I was so lost the entire time!
Rating # 10
Overview:
  • Course: COMM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 1.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
If you run away, she might come find you on a broom.... she is tough, very unclear on purposes of class. She doesnt understand why students dont study 10 hours outside of class for every hour in class.... RUNNN.... I said run....RUN FASTERRRRR
Rating # 11
Overview:
  • Course: COMMTHEORY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 5.0
  • Course Difficulty: 3.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Very kind, always willing to help
Rating # 12
Overview:
  • Course: COMMTHS
  • Grade Received: A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
She grades pretty easy on the two group projects, but the tests are hard. Our class whined about the 2nd test, so she let us take the essays home to write- and even gave us an option for extra credit. its an okay class
Rating # 13
Overview:
  • Course: ORALCOMM
  • Grade Received: B-
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Mandatory
Comment:
This class was not as bad as I expected based on other peoples ratings. Tests were kinda difficult but she wasnt a very tough grader on speeches. Overall, she was a caring teacher and did her best to make sure you understand the material.
Rating # 14
Overview:
  • Course: ORALCOMM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Nice lady... very caring and emotional. Very few speeches... only 3 on your own, and she is kind in grading them. Tests are easy and seem to be common sense. Most classes are PowerPoint lectures. She is the author of the class text.
Rating # 15
Overview:
  • Course: LISTENING
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I felt Dr. Beall was an amazing teacher. She took the time to make sure you understood the information before moving on. I also took Oral Comm. from her and loved the class. If you ask her questions, she will answer them for you.
Rating # 16
Overview:
  • Course: COMTHEORY
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 4.5
  • Course Difficulty: 2.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
I'm truly shocked by everyone else's ratings. I LOVED this prof. She is very caring, and all you need to do is ASK QUESTIONS if you need help. I learned so much from her, and loved her teaching style. I thought she was a blast!
Rating # 17
Overview:
  • Course: ORALCOM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.0
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
she's a nice lady but her tests are very difficult and she doesn't prepare you well enough for them
Rating # 18
Overview:
  • Course: ORALCOMM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 3.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Dr. Beall is a nice lady, but her teaching style is rather ineffective and difficult. The toughest part of this class are the tests, they are very hard to prepare for. I wouldn't recommend taking her as a prof, take a grad. assistant, but if you do take her, try to get to know her, that will help
Rating # 19
Overview:
  • Course: ORALCOM
  • Grade Received: N/A
  • Overall Rating: 2.5
  • Course Difficulty: 4.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: N/A
Comment:
Tests are insane moe than 1 correct answer CANNOT prepare for these tests no matter how hard you study. Certain people get a pass on do dates. Asnwers are so close its like splitting a hair, its an introductory course and should be taught that way....typical Liberal Arts waste of time and funds
Rating # 20
Overview:
  • Course: ORALCOM
  • Grade Received: B+
  • Overall Rating: 1.0
  • Course Difficulty: 5.0
  • For Credit: N/A
  • Textbook Used: N/A
  • Would Take Again: N/A
  • Attendance: Not Mandatory
Comment:
Doesnt know how to teach. Fails to use simple skills like clear presentations and enunciations. If you behave teh way she does in your presentations, she would fail you. Not like she wont anyway.
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