She's very helpful, but you need to go to her during office hours.If you miss out on assignments it really kills your grade.She demands a ton of work.You need to do a lot of reading, because if you dont you mess up on the quizes.

She is a very strict teacher, but always willing to help. She wants her students to succeed and takes great pride in her teaching. She is NOT an easy A, but if you work hard, you will gain so much from her class.

Fair, and very helpful

She's a very difficult teacher. She assigns a lot of reading. She will test you on the reading also. You need to know the titles of the stories she assigns for reading and the information given about the authors. You can't do half ass work, just make sure you turn EVERYTHING in for @ least a B.

I would like to note the awful grammar and sentence structure of students for whom Murray was found offensive. It is telling to openly admit distain for challenges in English, while criticizing with base writing ability. Those planning transfer to a four-year are advised to seek challenge.

The entire class had to deal with the subject of a "just war." Ms. Murray is not easy and you must do a lot of writing and reading. She is however nice to look at. It was tough but I ended up with a B in the class.

she is a awesome teacher.she is a challenge but her students learn alot.After her class I took english 1 and it was so easy (she teaches her 105 classes how to become wonderful writers)if you want to learn alot take her class.Im glad I did because I went to english 1 and did awesome.

Allison is demanding and is probably the best LBCC teacher at engaging a class. She knows her information, is clear and helpful, and is damned good looking by my estimation. Highly recommended.

She had high expectations , explained well. She put her ideas out there a lot about stuff that had nothing to do with the class. She seemed to get frustrated easily

I highly recommend this teacher. She's about the hottest teacher on campus. I enjoyed her involvement with her students, though at times that gives her reasons to be very demanding. You'll learn something all the time. And for the guys, the least you'll

She made this class very interesting and very involved. It was very difficult yes, but she was always willing to help the students out. She won't write your papers for you, but she will help send you in the right direction. Definitely recommended if you want a challenge, even if you don't this still a really good class to take.

Most of the students complaining about how hard Ms. Murray is are probably the type of students always looking for an easy A. No question she is challenging, but if you want to prepare yourself for upper division courses she is the right teacher to take--her classes are not for slackers.

I took her for Eng 1 and absolutely enjoyed myself. She is the type of teacher who doesn't give in to the slackers. She makes you work for your grade. Eng 3 wasn't easy but she was very helpful. If you don't like WORK then of course you are going to hate taking her...but if you want to be prepared for the University level of college writing...

She is not the easiest teacher however she is very helpful and she goes over all the material clearly before she moves on to the next thing. I really enjoy her teaching skills and her whole attitude.

the woman is koo. just that she has a tendency to belittle her students. she once told a guy next to me in class that his time limit on his "smart-a*%" was up. it was so funny that i stayed in the class just to hear what else she would say about her students. what a teacher!!

She is the best english teacher i've ever had. Before taking her class I could barely write a one page essay; today I can write four pages with ease. However, she is very challenging, and if you aren't willing to work hard...

Simply the BEST!

Overall, I didn't have to work too hard in this class to understand the material or pass, but I did need to spend time on my essays. Fair grader. Midterm is blunt and easy if you read. Good teacher to take if you like to know lots of information about a specific topic.

Attend class, do all your work, and pay attention. Don't get on her bad side. Great teacher, I learned a lot.

She's a bit intimidating but really, she means well, I honestly felt myself becoming a better writer after taking her class. She cares for students she feels want to learn, and simply chooses not to waste her time with people she feels doesn't care. She's insulting at times to certain people, but if you look pass that you should be fine.

Great teacher. If you don't get her then I don't know what is wrong with you. Very thorough and straight to the point. Keeps students interested with side stories that relates to the topic of debate. Great, Great, Great, if you want a teacher that is straight forward and fun then this is the teacher for you.

A class that requires effort but provides a good foundation for writing papers in other classes. She is knowledgable and fair. You're in college now, expect to work harder! For those that gave her a low rating, consider all the spelling errors and horrible sentence structure in their comments. No wonder they had a hard time and are whining. BooHoo!

Lot of work, but good teacher. Just do your work

I came back to visit her recently. she was one of the best professors I ever had in college.She makes you work hard, but it will help you succeed in the rest of your college education. I couldn't get even a couple sentences on paper before taking her eng 105. she made the difference. Take her. Success come with hard work. DUH!

This Professor comes off a bit arrogant and self-promoting at first, which is true, but, like the Greek heroes she teaches about, has the accomplishments and credentials to back up any perceived bragging. However, she is a fair grader. If you show up for class and do the necessary work you will do well. In truth, she is a very nice, good person.

Murray is one of the best teachers I've had at LBCC. If you are in college to learn, she is definitely the teacher. Otherwise, don't take her! Gives almost eight essays , but she is flexible and helpful. All of the essay topics helped me to grow as a person. I would for sure take her again! But seriously, only take her if you are goal-oriented.

She is by far one of the best, well-rounded English professors I know. She will change you in one way, and she changed my way of writing. If you really want to improve your English writing for the sake of your future, take Professor Murray. I'm not saying she's easy, nor is she difficult, but she will teach you things that you may overlook.

I was very skeptical to take this class due to the fact she has such low reviews. However, I went through and took the class and absolutely loved it!! Hard greater but it makes you more proud of the grade you earned! Lectures are cool because she relates to everyday stuff. Very organized and structured class. I hated outlines b4 & now I love them

Excellent professor! Definitely not an easy A, but it is incredibly rewarding. She provides great feedback is very accessible after class. She seems to genuinely care about her students and is willing to help you if you need assistance. My writing has improved drastically since taking this course. I have nothing but good things to say about her!

This class is highly recommended for those in a English major. If you are in a different major you may struggle a bit because there is a lot of literature analyzes. Follow the syllabus schedule because it is like the holy book that will guide you to success. Beware of pop quizzes on weekly readings, 2 essays, midterm & final. Any textbook ed. is

I don't understand why she has so many low ratings. I guess maybe she's different with her honors classes. Having Prof. Murray was a wonderful experience and I have nothing but good things to say about her! My writing has improved drastically since taking the course and I have become much more confident in my academic abilities.

You receive a detailed syllabus at the beginning of the course so you know what's due each class meeting. 4 major essays with outlines & rough draft/peer edits, 3 in class essays, 2 extra credit opportunities, & pop quizzes based on readings in the beginning of the semester. Overall fairly doable but you definitely work for your grade.

I took an online clas from Professor Murray in Fall 2018! She was an excellent professor and gave constructive and positive feedback. The homework and mandatory peer reviews really helped me with my own essays, and I can honestly say that I am a better writer after taking her class! She is so sweet!

I won't lie, she's tough. She's very knowledgeable, and it helped to go to office hours regularly. Tons of work, but rewarding imo. Absolutely not a good class to take if you just need an english credit, but great if you're seriously interested in the subject and have the extra time to dedicate to it.

I really enjoyed taking her class and would do it again if I had to. There is a lot of writing (4 essays, 3 in class essays, 1 in class final exam, 1 oral debate). She gives great feedback and helped make writing one of my strengths. In class discussions are also really interesting and actually fun.

I actually liked her lectures but being in her honors course was tough. The essays were a lot on your grade and it seems like she was never satisfied? The lectures were engaging though and I took the course online with no textbook, so it was a bit cheaper than other professors. A lot of participation is required in order to enjoy the course.

Hi! I didn't hate her class and English is always a bit scary for me so... Anyway, she does want to help her students become better writers and knows what she's talking about (strict? yes). All the reading was free and online. We did breakout rooms a lot on zoom for peer review and group work. She accepted my late/poor work for credit, too!

i'm sure while everyone has valid negative experiences on here, there are also AMAZING experiences with her that musn't be ignored: best english class ever. never boring. thought provoking. and the entire class was really close. def recommend for english honors! just participate, be openminded, do your work, go to class, utilize office hours, etc

Professor Murray may have her quirks but I enjoyed her class a lot. She was the only professor I had that didn't complain about classes being on Zoom and she made it work. She gave a lot of different approaches to learn the material. She gives thorough feedback, even though intimidating at first. It's not an easy class but is one of my favorites

Very responsive, always there to help, readings were entertaining, and she engaged in discussions asking thought provoking questions. The most involved professor you'll have for an online course that actually checks to see how you're doing. Very tough grader which actually helped me evolve my writing skills once I put in the work.

After being a bit hesitant to take this class, I very quickly learned that Prof. Murray is incredibly passionate about what she does, and she shows it in how she works with her students. The most challenging class I've ever taken, both work wise and subject wise, but I learned SO much useful information. Absolutely worth it, be prepared to earn it!

Compared to other professors on campus Professor Murray's class may seem difficult. However, Professor Murray is honestly trying to get her students prepared for the next level. She is very caring, hilarious, and she loves her craft. Although I really had to put in effort to pass, I would take Professor Murray again in a heartbeat!!!

I was concerned that Ms Murray would prove an excessively subjective grader, but that wasn't true. Doesn't accept late work but offers 2 free passes to request extra time. Murray lectures more on the cultural contexts of mythology than on myths as literature (exception for The Iliad). I found her talks funny and relatable with great photography.

Professor Murray is very compassionate and caring about the success of her students. She offers to guide you through the tough assignments and is clear about expectations of the class. Of course there is a lot of reading but what class doesn't have reading included in the course material. I would take another class with her if I could.

Professor Murray is passionate but can be intimidating. While her class is challenging, she genuinely cares about student success. Utilize office hours - she's happy to help. unstuckstudy also proved useful for prep.

She changed my life. Her class requires work, but you will be rewarded. I went from not knowing my commas to feeling confident writing at a college level. I am eternally grateful to her; she will believe in you when no one else will, and cares deeply about her students. I would urge you to take her and put in the work, and your life will change!

Never walked outside of a class with a longer list of recommended books till now. She has a genuine passion for literature which is enhanced by her experiences, knowledge, and well-spokenness. Gives very good feedback. Do your reading, take notes even if not related to the assignments. Heavily incorporates politics, psychology, and anthropology.

Do not come in super confident. She will humble you, but in a gentle, respectful way. I thought she didn't want to give me full credit for my work but after reviewing her feedback, I agree with the grades I received on my assignments. She's very easy to talk to and gives great feedback. Be prepared to do a lot of reading.

The main challenge is the volume of reading in her advanced literature classes. Attendance is essential; prepare to do a lot of small group work (if you enjoy that). She's not a super hard grader--she truly subscribes to ungrading principles--but if you need remedial work in composition, it may seem difficult. She wants to meet you where you are.

I could give 17312 reasons why I love Ms. Murray! She's so kind and always helps if you show effort. I took her class a while ago, and I still think about how far I've come with the tools she gave me.

Professor Murray truly changed my life, her teaching methods really broke down the barriers I had with writing. I feel that a lot of the reviews on here are people who didn't really put in the effort. Personally her class had the same amount of work as any other English class but she really pushes you to be the best writer you can be.

I took Professor Murray for ENGL3H She explains things clearly and really wants you to improve. She's super fair with grading and you can tell she cares about how well you do. As long as you stay on top of the material, you'll be fine.

Professor Allison Murray is a great professor. She is very passionate about her subject and wants you to gain the best college level writing skills. This class is 4 units, you will have to spend 3 hours everyday outside of class. There is a lot of group work and opportunities to participate in class. You will become a better writer.

Professor Murray transformed my view on education. She is supportive, organized, and dedicated to student success. Her modules build lasting skills, and her weekly office hours strengthened my writing. I am excited to take her Critical Thinking and Writing course in the spring! If you want to pass this class, show true effort, efforts will reflect.

Prof Murray is a very objective grader that gracefully lets us resubmit assignments with no penalty. Got 0s on several assignments (important ones too!), resubmitted following feedback and earned 90+ on each. If you want to sincerely learn and be held to the standards of true collegiate-level argumentative writing, I'd strongly recommend her class.

Professor Murray has a lot of respect for English literature which shined in her willingness to help me both in and out of class. I improved on not only breaking out of bad writing habits, but improving my critical thinking as well. If you come with an open mind, you'll find this course to be worth the time/energy.

Professor Murray is a very demanding instructor, but if you put in the effort, you will leave her classroom a transformed student. You won't just be better at writing; your ability to analyze information and think critically will level up dramatically. I highly recommend her to anyone who genuinely wants to learn and is ready to be challenged.