Shelby Popham
Department of English Composition
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2.9
Overall Rating
Based on 71 Users
Easiness 2.1 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 3.5 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 1.8 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 3.3 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS
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19.3%
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26.3%
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17.5%
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27.0%
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23.3%
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22.0%
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25.9%
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27.5%
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21.4%
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22.7%
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27.3%
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22.6%
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31.8%
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30.8%
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21.9%
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35.0%
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29.6%
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24.1%
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21.6%
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40.0%
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30.6%
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39.0%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

28.1%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

32.6%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

33.8%
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50.0%
41.7%
33.3%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

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Reviews (58)

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Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: B-
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April 15, 2022

Whatever you do. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. These reviews are not exaggerating save yourself the therapy bill and wait a quarter if she's your only option. I have never been so frustrated about a class before. The work is not hard, she is. I have no idea how she was hired.

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Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: B+
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March 31, 2022

I learned nothing from this class. You write 3 papers throughout the quarter and present them during finals week. They are all about the importance of stories.

She does not give you a rubric for the essays, just a list of requirements and, even if you complete all of them, this does not give you an A. I asked for a way to understand her grading process and she said "Do the best you can, and you will receive the grade that matches your best effort." She gives you thorough comments on the first essay but not on the second or third. You are on your own trying to figure out what it is that she wants from you because, as the other comments say, she will only accept her interpretation of texts and for you to follow her opinions.

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Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: B-
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March 30, 2022

What a miserable professor. No amount of money could pay me to take this class again. If you sign up for her, seriously, drop immediately. I have never regretted suffering through a class more and I cannot advice you enough to not take this class.

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Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: N/A
March 17, 2021

"Just write lol" was the main advice given in the class, and as someone already struggling with writing, it was not very helpful.

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Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: B-
Nov. 26, 2020

Worst class I've taken so far. Felt like I had to come back and write a review. I learned nothing because all of her writing rules are arbitrary and make everything harder. Writing 3 was supposed to be an easy introductory class and she made it the opposite. Will forever be scared in my memory. Also you have to write a paper where you basically have to hype up the way she teaches ISTG. It's about how you progressed as a writer which has a clear implication there. Wish I would have known about Bruin Walk back then.

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Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: NR
Jan. 7, 2020

I took this professor fall of 2019, she's ok. Anyways, I'm selling all three books needed for the class, hmu at **********.

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Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: C
June 23, 2019

This class is single-handedly the most annoying class I've ever encountered. The amount of work that the professor gives is ridiculous for an English class. Take this class with any other professor that isn't this one because she will mess up your GPA if that's what you care about. Clearly, she enjoys giving C's for fun. The textbooks for this class are so expensive for no reason. I was so shocked and saddened when I realized how much money I was going to pay for 2 books and rental. I don't think this English class should have materials exceeding $40 because it's just a G.E. I enjoyed what was taught but my bank account sure didn't.

You write 3 papers throughout the entire quarter but you spend a lot of time having a peer edit them. You also can't be late when a paper is due because it immediately drops an entire letter grade from the final portfolio. You work a lot with the people in the class and at least everyone will eventually read something you wrote. Take a different class if you need something to fulfill your writing requirement.

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Quarter: Summer 2018
Grade: B-
March 20, 2019

SHE IS THE WORST ENG COMP 3 PROFESSOR YOU CAN TAKE. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! I REPEAT, DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS.
Her course load is extraordinarily high for an Eng Comp 3 Class. Her grading scheme is also extraordinarily harsh. I would not recommend taking her ever. Only take her if want kill yourself and your GPA

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Quarter: Winter 2017
Grade: B+
June 10, 2018

The workload is surprisingly heavy for an English Comp class, and grading is absolutely ridiculously harsh. Would not recommend if you only want to satisfy the Writing I requirement.

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
March 14, 2018

AMAZING professor!! She cares so much about writing and is so friendly and helpful. I’ve learned an incredible amount about writing and Popham deserves all praise possible.

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Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: B-
April 15, 2022

Whatever you do. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS. These reviews are not exaggerating save yourself the therapy bill and wait a quarter if she's your only option. I have never been so frustrated about a class before. The work is not hard, she is. I have no idea how she was hired.

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Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: B+
March 31, 2022

I learned nothing from this class. You write 3 papers throughout the quarter and present them during finals week. They are all about the importance of stories.

She does not give you a rubric for the essays, just a list of requirements and, even if you complete all of them, this does not give you an A. I asked for a way to understand her grading process and she said "Do the best you can, and you will receive the grade that matches your best effort." She gives you thorough comments on the first essay but not on the second or third. You are on your own trying to figure out what it is that she wants from you because, as the other comments say, she will only accept her interpretation of texts and for you to follow her opinions.

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0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Quarter: Winter 2022
Grade: B-
March 30, 2022

What a miserable professor. No amount of money could pay me to take this class again. If you sign up for her, seriously, drop immediately. I have never regretted suffering through a class more and I cannot advice you enough to not take this class.

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Quarter: Winter 2020
Grade: N/A
March 17, 2021

"Just write lol" was the main advice given in the class, and as someone already struggling with writing, it was not very helpful.

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Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: B-
Nov. 26, 2020

Worst class I've taken so far. Felt like I had to come back and write a review. I learned nothing because all of her writing rules are arbitrary and make everything harder. Writing 3 was supposed to be an easy introductory class and she made it the opposite. Will forever be scared in my memory. Also you have to write a paper where you basically have to hype up the way she teaches ISTG. It's about how you progressed as a writer which has a clear implication there. Wish I would have known about Bruin Walk back then.

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Quarter: Fall 2019
Grade: NR
Jan. 7, 2020

I took this professor fall of 2019, she's ok. Anyways, I'm selling all three books needed for the class, hmu at **********.

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Quarter: Spring 2019
Grade: C
June 23, 2019

This class is single-handedly the most annoying class I've ever encountered. The amount of work that the professor gives is ridiculous for an English class. Take this class with any other professor that isn't this one because she will mess up your GPA if that's what you care about. Clearly, she enjoys giving C's for fun. The textbooks for this class are so expensive for no reason. I was so shocked and saddened when I realized how much money I was going to pay for 2 books and rental. I don't think this English class should have materials exceeding $40 because it's just a G.E. I enjoyed what was taught but my bank account sure didn't.

You write 3 papers throughout the entire quarter but you spend a lot of time having a peer edit them. You also can't be late when a paper is due because it immediately drops an entire letter grade from the final portfolio. You work a lot with the people in the class and at least everyone will eventually read something you wrote. Take a different class if you need something to fulfill your writing requirement.

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Quarter: Summer 2018
Grade: B-
March 20, 2019

SHE IS THE WORST ENG COMP 3 PROFESSOR YOU CAN TAKE. DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS! I REPEAT, DO NOT TAKE HER CLASS.
Her course load is extraordinarily high for an Eng Comp 3 Class. Her grading scheme is also extraordinarily harsh. I would not recommend taking her ever. Only take her if want kill yourself and your GPA

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0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Winter 2017
Grade: B+
June 10, 2018

The workload is surprisingly heavy for an English Comp class, and grading is absolutely ridiculously harsh. Would not recommend if you only want to satisfy the Writing I requirement.

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Quarter: Winter 2018
Grade: A
March 14, 2018

AMAZING professor!! She cares so much about writing and is so friendly and helpful. I’ve learned an incredible amount about writing and Popham deserves all praise possible.

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3 of 6
2.9
Overall Rating
Based on 71 Users
Easiness 2.1 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 3.5 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 1.8 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 3.3 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

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    (26)
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