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Philosophy

Elizabeth Shadish

PHILO101 · PHIL101 · PHIL1 · PHIL52532 · PHIL106 · PHIL24170 · PHIL7 · PHILO2 · PHIL2 · PHIL12 · PHIL4181 · PHIL5 · PHILOSOPHY12 · 2508PHIL2 · PHIL4170 · PHIL2509 · 112 lifetime ratings

AI rating
58/100
RMP rating
3.4/5
Take again
0%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you like philosophy, read independently, and can tolerate inconsistent organization.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerKnowledgeable but inconsistentReading requiredDisorganized gradingEssay testsHelpful in person
  • PHIL7 experiences and later complaints about organization and grading.
  • Students repeatedly say reading the textbook is required for quizzes, essays, and passing.
  • The single authoritative online review is strongly negative and centers on missing grades and poor course management.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

56/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say you must read, study, and .

The easy-A evidence , while the single online review gives no reliable path to an A.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The course content is manageable for engaged readers but requires critical thinking and comfort with philosophy texts.

, while the online review mainly criticizes management rather than content.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance appears important for discussions and passing, but .

and participating, while the online review gives no useful attendance policy evidence.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

54/100

Students recommend her when she is clear and engaged, but , and weak online management.

In-person opinions are mixed but often positive for PHIL7, while the only online review is strongly negative.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

52/100

Some students describe fair or , but and missing or changed credit.

Format shift

, while the online review strongly criticizes missing grades.

Workload

Moderate

53/100

The , and some reflection papers rather than heavy projects.

Format shift

and assessments, while the online review focuses on grading delays rather than workload.

Teaching experience

Average

64/100

She is often described as knowledgeable and caring, but organization and responsiveness are recurring weaknesses.

Format shift

, while the online teaching evidence is poor.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

and final exams, reflection papers, and reading-based work.

Format shift

, and exams, while online assessment structure is not clearly proven.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

49 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

and care but frequently warn that and organization can be weak.

Main concern

, and textbook-dependent assessments.

What students said

“Overall, she was an okay professor but .”
PHIL106
“ , and extremely knowledgeable.”
PHIL7
“If you want to pass, you have to read the textbook.”
PHILO2

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

The online evidence is very , and unresolved complaints.

Main concern

Poor online responsiveness and .

What students said

“Shadish is the .”
PHIL24170
“She still has not graded my 1st 2 discussions.”
PHIL24170

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams appear mostly standard and , or strict proctoring rules.

Essay TestsReading-Based QuizzesMidterm And FinalMultiple Choice And Essay Questions

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and a midterm and final, but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book rules.

Essay TestsReading-Based QuizzesMidterm And Final
“Her 3 tests are short essay questions”
PHIL2
“Two test, one at mid-term, and , and essay questions.”
PHIL7

Online

The online review does not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, open-book status, or .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ , and extremely knowledgeable.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

64/100

“ , and extremely knowledgeable.”

📚 Reading Requirement

56/100

“If you want to pass, you have to read the textbook.”

⚠️ Organization Risk

52/100

“Overall, she was an okay professor but .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She knows and loves the subject and it shows in her enthusiastic presentation of the material.
  • Dr. Shadish is a thought-provoking thinker and a engaging lecturer.
  • She is a wonderful professor! I wish the course lasted longer.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty And Grades

  • You absolutely have to read the book to get an A.
  • The if you read the book.
  • She doesn't follow the but she grades fair so the students that try can pass!

Theme 3

⚠️ About Course Management

  • Still have not received syllabus and we are in week six.
  • She still has not graded my 1st 2 discussions.
  • My grade has changed so many times, it's laughable.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

112

Lifetime ratings

82/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because there are 50 reviews across many years, though repeated PHIL7 praise and old dates reduce certainty.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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6 reported outcomes

A range

2

A 2

B range

0

No reported values

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

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0

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No letter grade reported

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Not sure yet 2