Mia McIver
Department of English Composition
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4.7
Overall Rating
Based on 9 Users
Easiness 3.0 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.7 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 2.7 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.8 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Participation Matters
  • Engaging Lectures
  • Would Take Again
  • Needs Textbook
GRADE DISTRIBUTIONS
50.0%
41.7%
33.3%
25.0%
16.7%
8.3%
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

55.8%
46.5%
37.2%
27.9%
18.6%
9.3%
0.0%
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
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F

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

37.3%
31.1%
24.9%
18.6%
12.4%
6.2%
0.0%
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
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F

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

35.7%
29.8%
23.8%
17.9%
11.9%
6.0%
0.0%
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
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F

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

28.2%
23.5%
18.8%
14.1%
9.4%
4.7%
0.0%
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
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Grade distributions are collected using data from the UCLA Registrar’s Office.

25.0%
20.8%
16.7%
12.5%
8.3%
4.2%
0.0%
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A
A-
B+
B
B-
C+
C
C-
D+
D
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F

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

36.4%
30.3%
24.2%
18.2%
12.1%
6.1%
0.0%
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A
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B+
B
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C+
C
C-
D+
D
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F

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

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Quarter: Fall 2016
Grade: B
Dec. 20, 2016

Selling Course Books for English Comp 3

1. Testament of Youth by Vera Mary Brittain: $3

2. Regeneration by Pat Barker: $3

3. The Great War and Modern Memory by Paul Fussell: $3

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Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A-
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June 14, 2022

Overall, I feel like taking this class with Dr. McIver is a good choice. She does a very good job at helping you improve your work and always gives you constructive feedback on your work. The class grade comes 80% from your final portfolio which is a compilation of all of your work throughout the quarter, and 20% from class community which is participation pretty much. I got an A- because I had too much going on, hence a lower class community grade. But if you're able to attend every class and talk, you should do great. She always lets you know what to improve on so you can actually learn. Some of the assignments felt a bit menial/silly, with 1-3 readings/assignments due two days out of the week. But I feel like this class is worth it.

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Quarter: Fall 2020
Grade: A
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Oct. 16, 2020

Dr. McIver is one of the nicest people ever. For the fall quarter, she had her class revolve around the Black Lives Matter movement, which I seriously appreciated. She's very clear about what she expects and how to get an A in the class. I knew walking in that she was a good professor, but now I can tell you 100% that she lives up to the expectation.

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Quarter: Fall 2016
Grade: A
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Jan. 25, 2017

Dr. McIver is a great teacher. She's helpful, understanding, and approachable. The reading isn't too difficult or lengthy, and the class is almost entirely discussion based. She uses a portfolio system, which means that you don't turn in anything for a grade until the very end. You end up writing 2 papers that are 7-10 pages each. However, drafts are still due every so often so you do have to stay on top of things. It's a decent amount of work, but not unreasonable as long as you don't procrastinate.

80% of your grade is based on your portfolio, and 20% is based on class community, which is basically just participation in discussions, so make sure you at least skim the readings and speak up in class! You usually don't have to read too heavily or in depth as long as you can bounce ideas off other students in discussion.

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Quarter: Fall 2016
Grade: A
Dec. 20, 2016

This was by far one of my favorite classes this quarter!!! Dr. McIver was so helpful and approachable throughout the entire quarter. I definitely feel like I improved immensely as a writer throughout the ten weeks. Dr. McIver led interesting discussions that never failed to enlighten me and constantly created an engaging classroom environment. Overall, I'm so grateful to have had Dr. McIver for english comp 3. 10/10 would recommend!!!

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Quarter: Fall 2016
Grade: A
Dec. 19, 2016

Very good professor and you will learn a lot, however, the workload is very heavy for an ENG COMP 3 class. Not really a "GPA booster" professor.

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Quarter: Fall 2014
Grade: A
March 17, 2016

Selling Course Books for English Comp 3

1. The Bedford Handbook- $25

2. Cyrano De Bergerac- $5

3. Pygmalion- $5

4. The Awakening- $5

5. Bel Canto- $5

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Quarter: Fall 2015
Grade: A
March 11, 2016

It was a privilege to take English Composition 3 with Dr. McIver. For Fall 2015, the theme of the course was "Rhetoric of World War I", which I found to be pleasantly enjoyable. She "requires" that you read 5 textbooks, which total to over $100. The class discussions were driven by the reading required from the syllabus, which ranged from 80-100 pages of dense material before each class period. The course was definitely reading heavy (You can get away with not doing the reading if you skim sparknotes and participate in class). It is imperative that you show up for class because a lot of the grade goes to "Class Community"(participation) and she is more likely to give you a better grade if you are more engaged in the class.
There were 2 essays for the course, which were to be turned into a portfolio that was turned in at the end of the quarter for a final grade. It was nice that she used this system because you could revise all of your papers and writing up until Week 10. There were no strict due dates for the papers except the last day of class.
The first essay was a Rhetorical Analysis essay and the second essay was a Research Paper. For the research paper's topic was very flexible and anything related to the course could be chosen.
Some tips for her class:
1. Go to office hours to develop a reputation and to get more feedback on your work.
2. Participate a lot in class
3. Get a lot of feedback for your essays because Dr. McIver will definitely steer you in the right direction.
Overall, I loved her class and I would definitely recommend that you take English Comp 3 with McIver if you are up for a challenge. My writing definitely improved as a result.

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Quarter: Fall 2016
Grade: B
Dec. 20, 2016

Selling Course Books for English Comp 3

1. Testament of Youth by Vera Mary Brittain: $3

2. Regeneration by Pat Barker: $3

3. The Great War and Modern Memory by Paul Fussell: $3

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Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Fall 2022
Grade: A-
June 14, 2022

Overall, I feel like taking this class with Dr. McIver is a good choice. She does a very good job at helping you improve your work and always gives you constructive feedback on your work. The class grade comes 80% from your final portfolio which is a compilation of all of your work throughout the quarter, and 20% from class community which is participation pretty much. I got an A- because I had too much going on, hence a lower class community grade. But if you're able to attend every class and talk, you should do great. She always lets you know what to improve on so you can actually learn. Some of the assignments felt a bit menial/silly, with 1-3 readings/assignments due two days out of the week. But I feel like this class is worth it.

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COVID-19 This review was submitted during the COVID-19 pandemic. Your experience may vary.
Quarter: Fall 2020
Grade: A
Oct. 16, 2020

Dr. McIver is one of the nicest people ever. For the fall quarter, she had her class revolve around the Black Lives Matter movement, which I seriously appreciated. She's very clear about what she expects and how to get an A in the class. I knew walking in that she was a good professor, but now I can tell you 100% that she lives up to the expectation.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Verified Reviewer This user is a verified UCLA student/alum.
Quarter: Fall 2016
Grade: A
Jan. 25, 2017

Dr. McIver is a great teacher. She's helpful, understanding, and approachable. The reading isn't too difficult or lengthy, and the class is almost entirely discussion based. She uses a portfolio system, which means that you don't turn in anything for a grade until the very end. You end up writing 2 papers that are 7-10 pages each. However, drafts are still due every so often so you do have to stay on top of things. It's a decent amount of work, but not unreasonable as long as you don't procrastinate.

80% of your grade is based on your portfolio, and 20% is based on class community, which is basically just participation in discussions, so make sure you at least skim the readings and speak up in class! You usually don't have to read too heavily or in depth as long as you can bounce ideas off other students in discussion.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Fall 2016
Grade: A
Dec. 20, 2016

This was by far one of my favorite classes this quarter!!! Dr. McIver was so helpful and approachable throughout the entire quarter. I definitely feel like I improved immensely as a writer throughout the ten weeks. Dr. McIver led interesting discussions that never failed to enlighten me and constantly created an engaging classroom environment. Overall, I'm so grateful to have had Dr. McIver for english comp 3. 10/10 would recommend!!!

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0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Fall 2016
Grade: A
Dec. 19, 2016

Very good professor and you will learn a lot, however, the workload is very heavy for an ENG COMP 3 class. Not really a "GPA booster" professor.

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0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Fall 2014
Grade: A
March 17, 2016

Selling Course Books for English Comp 3

1. The Bedford Handbook- $25

2. Cyrano De Bergerac- $5

3. Pygmalion- $5

4. The Awakening- $5

5. Bel Canto- $5

Text: **********

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0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
Quarter: Fall 2015
Grade: A
March 11, 2016

It was a privilege to take English Composition 3 with Dr. McIver. For Fall 2015, the theme of the course was "Rhetoric of World War I", which I found to be pleasantly enjoyable. She "requires" that you read 5 textbooks, which total to over $100. The class discussions were driven by the reading required from the syllabus, which ranged from 80-100 pages of dense material before each class period. The course was definitely reading heavy (You can get away with not doing the reading if you skim sparknotes and participate in class). It is imperative that you show up for class because a lot of the grade goes to "Class Community"(participation) and she is more likely to give you a better grade if you are more engaged in the class.
There were 2 essays for the course, which were to be turned into a portfolio that was turned in at the end of the quarter for a final grade. It was nice that she used this system because you could revise all of your papers and writing up until Week 10. There were no strict due dates for the papers except the last day of class.
The first essay was a Rhetorical Analysis essay and the second essay was a Research Paper. For the research paper's topic was very flexible and anything related to the course could be chosen.
Some tips for her class:
1. Go to office hours to develop a reputation and to get more feedback on your work.
2. Participate a lot in class
3. Get a lot of feedback for your essays because Dr. McIver will definitely steer you in the right direction.
Overall, I loved her class and I would definitely recommend that you take English Comp 3 with McIver if you are up for a challenge. My writing definitely improved as a result.

Helpful?

0 0 Please log in to provide feedback.
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4.7
Overall Rating
Based on 9 Users
Easiness 3.0 / 5 How easy the class is, 1 being extremely difficult and 5 being easy peasy.
Clarity 4.7 / 5 How clear the class is, 1 being extremely unclear and 5 being very clear.
Workload 2.7 / 5 How much workload the class is, 1 being extremely heavy and 5 being extremely light.
Helpfulness 4.8 / 5 How helpful the class is, 1 being not helpful at all and 5 being extremely helpful.

TOP TAGS

  • Participation Matters
    (5)
  • Engaging Lectures
    (4)
  • Would Take Again
    (4)
  • Needs Textbook
    (2)
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