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ENGL 159

Academic Writing Workshop

English

1 credit hourUsually offered: Fall, Spring
Avg GPA
3.10
Easiness
2.90
Total regs
828

Grade Distribution

Based on all available term-level grade data for this course

Avg GPA
3.10
A
59.9%
496
B
18.2%
151
C
6.5%
54
D
2.3%
19
F
8.1%
67
W
5.0%
41
Visual total
828
Other
0
Total regs
828

Quick Insights

Avg GPA
3.10
Easiness
2.90
Pass rate
87.0%
Using A, B, C, D as passing
Withdrawal rate
5.0%
Based on visible distribution
Most common grade
A
Students counted
828
A through F plus W

ENGL 159 by Professor

Ranked highest to lowest GPA — using A, B, C, D, and F outcomes only

#1
Krall, Aaron Richard
3.67
RMP
4.4
Graded
98
Total regs
99
#2
Thompson, Deanna Marie
3.66
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Critical reading and writing genres with an emphasis on argument and sentence-level grammar. Topics/Genres vary by section. Course Information: Extensive computer use required. This class may be taught in an online format. When that is the case, internet access will be required. A high-speed connection is strongly suggested. Please check the online class schedule for online sections. Prerequisite(s): Placement into ENGL 071 and Consent of the Director First-Year Writing Program. Corequisite(s): Students must enroll concurrently in ENGL 160 in their first semester and continue in ENGL 160 throughout the semester. Restricted to Fall semester freshmen.

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RMP
3.5
Graded
29
Total regs
29
#3
Bohne, Amanda
3.41
RMP
4.9
Graded
130
Total regs
136
#4
Brown, Deziree Aleace
3.35
RMP
4.0
Graded
23
Total regs
27
#5
He, Ling
3.33
RMP
3.5
Graded
51
Total regs
54
#6
Grad Asst
3.05
RMP
NR
Graded
39
Total regs
45
#7
McShane, Heather Ann
2.79
RMP
4.0
Graded
53
Total regs
57
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Professor
Avg GPA
RMP
Graded
Total regs
  • 1
    Krall, Aaron Richard
    3.67
    4.4
    98
    99
  • 2
    Thompson, Deanna Marie
    3.66
    3.5
    29
    29
  • 3
    Bohne, Amanda
    3.41
    4.9
    130
    136
  • 4
    Brown, Deziree Aleace
    3.35
    4.0
    23
    27
  • 5
    He, Ling
    3.33
    3.5
    51
    54
  • 6
    Grad Asst
    3.05
    NR
    39
    45
  • 7
    McShane, Heather Ann
    2.79
    4.0
    53
    57
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