Robert Dongell

ENG1 · ENG801A · ENGL52 · B · ENG52 · ENG52ENG100 · ENGL100 · ENGL1 · ENGLI52 · ENGLISH · ENGLISH62 · ENG100 · ENG103 · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 99/100
RMP rating: 4.6/5
Take again: 92.86%
Difficulty: 2.1

The decision

if and writing in exchange for flexible, supportive grading.

Best fit · Effort For RewardLenient writing graderLots of reading and papersHelpful feedbackGroup projectsOpinion-heavy discussions

Most students recommend him as helpful, funny, flexible, and strong at teaching writing.
Grades are usually very achievable with effort, late work flexibility, and .
The main cost is steady reading, notebooks, essays, quizzes, and group work, with occasional complaints about vague prompts or politics.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

An A is very achievable for students who read, write, participate, and turn work in, but it is not an effortless no-work A.

Online reviews say a pass is almost guaranteed with work, while but and quizzes.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

The material is accessible and opinion-friendly, but the amount of reading, notebooks, essays, quizzes, and group work adds real effort.

Online reviews describe evenly spaced essays, while , and presentations.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

91/100

Most students recommend him because he is helpful, flexible, funny, and gives useful feedback while keeping grades reachable.

Both online reviews are positive, and the much larger in-person set is also strongly favorable despite a few complaints.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

86/100

Many students say he grades by effort, , and rarely lets students fail if they try.

Format shift

Online and in-person reviews both support lenient grading, though grades.

Workload

Moderate

52/100

The workload is steady rather than brutal, with frequent reading, essays, notebooks, quizzes, and group projects.

Format shift

Online reviews describe lighter, spaced-out work, while and papers.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students usually find him helpful, funny, insightful, flexible, and good at improving writing, though a few dislike vague prompts or political opinions.

Format shift

Online reviews are fully positive, while but include more criticism about politics, vagueness, and group work.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

The class is mainly built around essays, notebooks, readings, quizzes, and group projects, with exams mentioned but not dominant.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize essays and notebooks, while , and presentations.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and describe flexible grading, helpful feedback, interesting discussions, and a recurring load of , and group projects.

Main concern

Students who dislike reading, writing, group work, or political discussion may find the class frustrating.

What students said

“He really only looks for effort & opinions. I never got less than an A on anything.”
ENG100

“somewhat a lot of writing. There are pop quizzes.”
ENG100

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews describe him as , and not heavy on workload, though a high A .

Main concern

and essays.

What students said

“ ; evenly spaced out.”
ENG100

“He does not grade hard but it is difficult to get a high A”
ENGL100

Exam style

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Assessments appear manageable and reading-based, but reviews do not clearly prove open-book rules, proctoring, or .

Reading-Based QuizzesMidterm and FinalPop QuizzesPolicy not clearly proven

Assessment risk

Standard

62/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and reading-based tests, but they do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Pop QuizzesMidterm and FinalReading-Based Tests

“Quizzes and midterms are all in class.”
ENG100

“Quizes and as long as you do the required reading.”
ENG103

Online

Online reviews mention essays and reading assignments but do not clearly prove exam format, webcam use, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

EssaysReading AssignmentsPolicy not clearly proven

“ ; evenly spaced out.”
ENG100

“there are notebooks and and reading assignments in between.”
ENGL100

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“ ! He literally goes out of his way to NOT fail anyone, if and give good feedback.”
Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“This class can teach you a lot about writing.”

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86/100

“He really only looks for effort & opinions. I never got less than an A on anything.”

📚 Workload Reality

52/100

“Throughout the semester you will have to read. With and papers.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He is chill, insightful, & funny.
Professor Dongell is really good at his job.
He gives you time knowing you coming from work, tried and here to learn he cares about your wellbeing.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades and Flexibility

Very easy-going professor, had a a good grade.
He allows you to submit late work and if needed.
not complete I still received an A.

Theme 3

📚 About Reading and Papers

2 novels to read at a steady pace.
somewhat a lot of writing. There are pop quizzes.
3 essays, 2 books to read, 2 sets of notebooks, a group seminar, 4 quizzes, a midterm and final.

Data context

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Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

There are 43 reviews across many years with detailed, consistent patterns about teaching, grading, workload, and assignments.

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 533

4 out of 56

3 out of 52

2 out of 51

1 out of 51

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

34 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 15 · A- 1

B range

B+ 6 · B 5

C range

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

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No letter grade reported

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Robert Dongell

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

⚖️ x x

📚 Workload Reality

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Grades and Flexibility

📚 About Reading and Papers

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Quality ratings

Course coverage

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A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if and writing in exchange for flexible, supportive grading.

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