This course was awesome. We discussed Organized Crime and it was very interesting. I would Highly Recommend this class if you are interested in a round table discussion type atmosphere. Prof. Ruffner is Awesome!

This professor has a following of students--you either like her or you dislike her. Those who finish her classes, finish with a sense of satisfaction (both for themselves and for writing / literature). I have had 3 of her classes.

British Literature was a very interesting course. Prof Ruffner did an excellent job with grading papers and discussing her guidelines. The class was very interesting and extra help was readily available. Class discussions were very fun & interesting.

Cool theme, fun class! Best instructor I've had so far, very charming,and clear about what was expected, always available and eager to help outside class. The quality of instruction was top of the line. All bad comments unwarranted.

Difficult in a good way. BEST PROFESSOR I've ever had!! Very cool prof. Doesn't have that "Holier than thou" common professor attitude. Knows what's going on, isn't afraid to be herself.

She's not the easiest teacher, but she is a really great teacher. She's very nice if you do what is asked of you. There are 3 essays, a research paper,and a group multimedia project. No tests on capitilization, spelling, etc. She's always available to help you, too.

Good teacher, challenging assignments, can be very fun in class discussions

Difficult, but you learn something about writing. She is always willing to help.

Very good teacher, knows what ahe is doing and is very clear. She is strict but you will learn a lot in her class that will help you in the future. If you are looking for an easy A do not take her.

Tough but good. Only a few written assignments that count for lots of points. We had an optional final--take this teacher.

Excellent teacher, shows students how to write papers. I would recommend this teacher to anyone willing to work towards an "A". There is alot of writing with an optional final. She seems mean at first but that is all a front.

Lots of work for this class. If you do it you will get an A. Teacher very cool. Lots of work for this class....

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She will tell you at first that she is hard. But it seems like a scare tactic. She is a good teacher, she will prove read your essays as many times as you want before you hand them in. She writes exactly whats wrong on the essays she hands back. The class if a lot of fun. The entire class theme is on organized crime, the true mafia.

Excellent professor! If you really want to do well and show your effort she will help you 100%! I learned more from Professor Ruffner than any other class! Don't take her class if you want an easy A and don't chew gum around her!

Professor Ruffner is one of the best teachers I have had in a long time.. she is very understanding and helps out alot.Her Class is theme based, which makes it interesting.Write the essays, and try your best. She will only help you!ohh and DO NOT CHEW GUM OR ELSE......

This was my first Gordon Rule class that was actually interesting. You have to work to get the grade you want, but it is possible. The text she requires are so different and interesting. Just be sure to give your opinion, and pay attention to everything she says. She doesn't like to repeat herself.

Easier than i expected at first, the beginning seemed like a lot of work, but not now. One weekly post required, one initiation of dicussion, couple papers and a final... Not too bad, seems less than ENC 1101.

good professor, very fun and likes class discussion. she's very down to earth. if you do the work that she assigns, then it'll be easy for you. I highly recommend her!

If you have children, don't take her. She hates kids and doesn't hide the fact. I'm a 4.0 student, and she told me I would never amount to anything because my child was sick that entire semester and I had to end up withdrawing. I love the fact that I finally have the opportunity to say something about it. Not a nice person.

I had her for 1101 and she was great. We studied organized crime and had cool discussions. I changed my major because of her classes (literature ones too). What grade did you two get in 1101? must not be too good or you wouldnt be so hateful.

She will say that she is a strict professor and it would be a hard course but her class is easy and she is very helpful and understanding. She does not lecture and give notes, her classes are based on discussion ( I also took ENC 1101 with her). Grades failry and does not give lots of homework.

If you are willing to put forth some effort, you will have no problem. She isn't afraid to say what is on her mind (I believe that is a good thing) and she is easy to get along with. If help is needed she is always willing to help. Her class is refreshing.

Love Prof. Ruffner! She's a bit of a hardass, but the class discussions are fantastic, and if you work hard for her, she'll work hard for you. Just don't turn in your papers late, show up regularly (you lose points after 2 absences), and if you're one of those people who's always late, make sure hers is not your first class of the day.

Nice teacher.

She makes her expectations clear at the beginning of class. If you are not willing to try, you WILL fail. She is open, and as much as she tries to ride you, she is a softie at heart! I love going to class just to talk to her!

She makes her expectations clear at the beginning of class. If you are not willing to try, you WILL fail. She is open, and as much as she tries to ride you, she is a softie at heart! I love going to class just to talk to her!

This woman could seriously be a stand up comedian. The classes are never dull but alas, it is too good to be true. The class is very difficult and only complete diligence and will power will get you a good grade. Over all, an amazing teacher. Take her class, just get ready for headaches at home. (its not her, its the subject) (maybe its me).

Comes across like a tough teacher but really a sweet cream puff. Very good about helping you if you ask for it. I would take one of her classes again because she made the discussions very interesting

Great teacher. Expectations are stated clearly at the beginning of the course. If you can't meet the expectation then drop the class ASAP or you are sure to fail. The subject itself is hard but is made easy with this prof. You must attend class, take advantage of extra credit opps, pay attention, and complete assignments on time. You'll be be fine.

Great teacher one of the best at MCC

Prof Ruffner is very nice however she grades very tough the class is interesting but very very hard if you want an A you either have to be very good at MLA and writing and do exactly what she wants alot of work! Do not chew gum, don't wear perfume or use smelly lotion she will freak out. GOOD LUCK your gonna need it!!!!!!

She has an issue with chewing gum which really bothered me.. We aren't in middle school? But anyways she grades really hard but she explains everything really clear and is very helpful.

Professor Ruffner is a great Lit teacher. She's heavy into MLA so know your stuff. Attendance and participation are important. Don't chew gum, wear purfume/cologne, or play loud music with your windows down while driving on campus - you'll receive a ticket for that. Anyway, She's a great teacher and she's fair.Do your assignments & U will B fin

I took her for a previous class before and like some of the other comments listed here she does grade heavily on MLA. Also know how how to properly use commas! She wants her students to succeed so do not be shy to ask for help or clarity. Do not chew gum or wear perfume and you should get along with her fine.

She picks awesome books and you do have to read them. She makes her epectation clear from the beginning. You shouldn't talk to your neighbor, wear perfume or chew gum but all of those things are inconsiderate to other anyways. I ended up loving her. Don't make excuses, do your work and you'll be fine.

She picks awesome books and you do have to read them. She makes her epectation clear from the beginning. You shouldn't talk to your neighbor, wear perfume or chew gum but all of those things are inconsiderate to other anyways. I ended up loving her. Don't make excuses, do your work and you'll be fine.

She picks awesome books and you do have to read them. She makes her epectation clear from the beginning. You shouldn't talk to your neighbor, wear perfume or chew gum but all of those things are inconsiderate to other anyways. I ended up loving her. Don't make excuses, do your work and you'll be fine.

She is BRILLIANT! This class was tons of fun. She helps open your mind to new ideas and seeing things in a differnt way. It was so interesting and the pieces she picks for the course are interesting too.

She was awesome! I loved her class, even though it was hard work. She tells you from the very beginning what she expects. You can't chew gum or wear perfume/cologne, but so what? You are at school to learn, not to smell good & distract others! Definatley enjoyed her class and would take her again!

She is a hard teacher and the comments above are tru no gum and stuff and she does like ppl dropping out of her class. Even though I loved her class we had great conversations and I learnt a lot in that class I am taking her in the fall again for lit.

Great professor! she is actually there to educate. Ms. Ruffner says what she means and sticks to it. She was open to discussion and encouraged students to think and search out information. If you get an A in her class, you earned it, she does not just hand them out. She chose a diverse selection of reading material, like it or not she challenges a

The no gum policy is great! people just don't realize that when you chew gum in a small classroom it's like standing next to an eating cow. She's opinionated and quirky, great qualities to have in a Lit professor. I did not really care for poetry before this class, but her passion for it has convinced me. I would take all her classes had I the $.

Mrs. Ruffner will make you work for every point you earn. Her classes are by no means easy, but she is extremely helpful if you have any problems. Discussions are mandatory, as well as attendance. I would recommend her if you are willing to learn a lot and work really hard.

Awesome teacher. We actually discuss the material we read for class. Cool book.

She's a good teacher. I really did enjoy her class. I took her hybrid class. Unfortunately she won't be teaching it this semester. However, I would recommend her. She's very helpful and intelligent. You have to work for your grade but that's to be expected.

Professor Ruffner is an excellent educator. I wish all my professors showed the same consistency and clarity. The class was not easy, but not overly had either. Put thought and effort into the assignments and it will be reflected in your grade. I would take any of her classes in the future without hesitation.

What a great class. Every class was full of debates and interesting talk. The class was 3 hours long. I never realized the time going by. She'll make you work, but it's worth it all. I feel smarter.

Smart. Interesting. Funny. You will work HARD, but you will learn so much.

The class theme was Italian American Gangster Lit. and we read a lot of cool novels and learned alot about how gangsters have changed in literature. I like how she uses students discussion for class notes. Smart prof. Fair. and pleasant in the evening when our class met.

Awesome class with really cool books. The paper was fun to write. I like her lecture notes.

Took Horror Lit online this semester, easy class. First online class I actually liked and didn't have issues with. Read the notes, basically each week you have a book, test, and discussion. Just read the notes and browse the book you'll do fine. She is helpful also.

Took this last summer. For a six week course I was surprised how quick things went and how well I did. She is clear in her instructions. He comments were nice to read. Take her. You won't be sorry.

I just took this class in a summer course. I was surprised how much i learned in such a short time. The theme was different and made the writing and research seem less difficult. The teacher was always there commenting and answering my questions. I'll take her for the next two classes i need.

This was a pretty easy online class. Mine was an accelerated 8 week course, so I basically had to read a novel a week which was not easy. The Professor's class was clearly organized and she was ALWAYS commenting and trying to help out. The weekly novel quizzes are easy, but her essay grading is tough and particular!

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Dr. Ruffner is an AMAZING professor! I am a science major and was dreading taking a literary course. Dr. Ruffner made is bearable. She really helps her students, especially with the term paper. Attendance is crucial for passing, but the classes are so fun, you won't want to miss any other them anyway.

I took this as an accelerated online class, which meant I had to read a book a week. If you aren't an avid reader, I would not recommend this class for you. The only assignments were reading the books, discussions, quizzes, and a final research paper.

I took the 8 week class. It was pretty much what one would expect for an accelerated Lit class. There's a novel a week, except for a few exceptions, and then you take a brief quiz (which you will do well on IF you actually ready the whole book) and write a discussion post. One research paper assigned. I liked the class, but it's a lot.

Just finished the LIT 2310 8 Week class have to say it is not easy but if you READ ALL HER INSTRUCTIONS you will do well in the course. Also make sure to use MLA format in everything you turn in otherwise major deduction in points. Dr. Ruffner is very technical when it comes to MLA format on her research papers.

Her classes are extremely entertaining. She has a really sarcastic personality, and I love it. However, there is a LOT of reading in her classes. Even in a regular length class, it's an essay a week just about, and a ton of reading. I really enjoy her, but if you're looking for an easy A, pick someone else. You will read and write a LOT in lit.

My first class with her was Gangster Literature and as a Creative Writing major I was so impressed by her knowledge and analysis of the novels I took her Gothic novel class. Yes, you have to read every book. Yes, there are papers and quizzes and tests, but if you're a serious literature or creative writing major you will love this class.

I took this as a summer online course. Even though it was less time, It wasn't that hard if you read the book, did the discussion, and then take the quiz. As long as you read the book you're fine, She's also very good about emailing you back if you ever have questions. Overall, good teaching style and professor. I recommend her.

Best professor around!!

Professor Ruffner really cares about the topic she is teaching. She is passionate and friendly. Some of the time during class I wasn't quite sure what the assignment was while she was explaining it but once I asked for clarification I was able to finish my assignments and got good grades.

Professor Ruffner is a flexible teacher. She responds to emails within one day (usually way sooner) and the course is setup at your own pace for the most part. There are due dates, but you can work ahead. I took the course accelerated 8 weeks, so i had some reading to do in that 8 weeks, but the load is reasonable. She's a good one.

She was so awesome! I took her for a summer course (LIT2000) so it was only a 6 week class. We were graded on papers (2-3 pages), discussions (about 3-4), and there weren't any exams. You will benefit greatly from watching her lecture videos which are great, emailing her with any questions you have, and you do need to read... It's Literature. lol

Provides reading material for you and her constructive criticism is very accurate and useful. If I missed any points, she explained why in the notes of my submission and she gave advice that has made me a much better reader and writer than I was before. I've taken 3 of her classes and I plan to take another in the future.

Have about 3 papers (2-3 pages) including final exam, few discussion posts, and quiz or two. You have maybe an assignment or two a week and had the whole week to complete it (due Sunday nights). She is pretty good with her online lectures, but majority of this class is just reading short stories/poems (not very hard reads).