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Great professor.
DeCicco is the best teacher I have ever have and explains things in a way I can understand. If you need help with class, he is always willing to help. I would recommend his class to anyone and everyone. Love his teaching style.
This is the hardest English class I've taken, but not enough to make me want to quit. It's enough to know that there's more I need to learn, so I keep moving forward; a worthy challenge.
Very respected by students and opens a new world of thinking to his students. Makes us actually THINK and support our ideas with logic and reason.
Very demanding but fair
Mr. Daniel DeCicco, is a inspiration to us all. He is the type of teacher who you would and should want to have. He pushes you to your boundaries, makes you work hard to achieve your goals. He wants nothing more than to see his students succeed, but will make them the best student and or person they can be.
DeCicco is a great teacher.
DeCicco is one of the best teachers i've ever had. Such a great person and will make you look at things in a different perspective. Very open minded, and you won't regret having him as a teacher!
Professor DeCicco is great at explaining what you did wrong and showing you how to fix it. He greatly improved my writing abilities.
Amazing teacher! I would retake the course just to have him as a professor again. He e helps you develop writing skills and makes the course intriguing. His lectures are, breathtaking. He is everything being an educator should be and much more. DeCicco is a super reasonable guy with a great sense of humor. It has been an honor being in his class.
Really good teacher who's a big inspiration to those around him. He speaks his mind openly and is not afraid to share his thoughts with his students. 10/10, would have him as a teacher again.
This professor makes having a high grade difficult but prepares students for more challenging tasks that enables students to think outside criteria. Working hard is a must, this professor makes it very clear. 10/10.
Learned so much and know more about the world around us.
Very challenging but rewarding.
Best teacher I have ever had.
Mr. DeCicco is a teacher that doesn't give a grade just because a student participated, the student must do the work and do excellent on it or he will give you the grade you deserve. He helps all the students that ask him for his help. His grading is tough but he gives us fed back to help us out on our next writing assignment.
This class was very interesting and informational. Professor DeCicco really does care about his students and their grade.
A great teacher that always helps students. Does his all to make sure his explanations are useful. Gives lectures but only useful ones. Ready to take a harder class with the same professor next year.
The essays and the 1 inch margins was ridiculous.
He expects us to do the work in the time he gives us. If you don't do the work, you will not pass.
This class was easy because everything was well explained. I have never stayed up so late writing a paper due the next day. Decicco is a very good professor!
Very helpful and a very good teacher.
He is an alright teacher who will help clarify if unclear at the beginning.
This class has strengthened my writing skills.
He's a great professor and I am really glad I took this class!
Awesome person. Awesome class.
Dan DeCicco is a pretty good teacher, he is always willing to help students out. To me he teaches more than just English but history to.
DeCicco is a good teacher, he understands the students but is still hard to where no one will walk all over him. He is very knowledgeable
He is a great professor, scary sometimes but I'm really glad I took this class because he strengthened my writing skills!
The 1" margins are a waste of time but we have to do them on every paper. As if it changes the point of the essays or something
This Professor is a good educator and is willing to help. Especially if anyone is involved in sports, he will watch you like a hawk to make sure you are where he knows can be. He has his days, but overall he is a pretty good professor.
Mr. DeCicco is a very intelligent man. Although his assignments seemed like they were a lot, it was hard to quit writing. I'm glad I got the opportunity to take this class.
Although Professor DeCicco's long essay assignments made me cry and think about dropping out of school and, it really helped improve my writing.
He is cool.
Decicco is a GREAT teacher. He's one of the few here who shows he actually cares about students. Not only that, but there is so much I've learned in this class. I'm glad that I've had a teacher like him :)
He cares about his students and willing to help.
It was a really hard semester but I would take it again because it's something to work hard for.
Very specific in his requirements and expects us to be able to work with different writing stiles (MLA/APA) that we will see in college. 1" margins are important.
The class is one that is full of challenge but worth taking.
He's a tough grader, but I'm glad. I learned a lot and became a better writer through his feedback. I would definitely take this class again.
There are many interesting topics, and I know the talks during class help me know more about what is going on in this world. What he teaches us is very beneficial because it will prepare us for how a college paper should be written.
Pretty great professor, I learned more in one semester than i have in high school. 10/10 would take again
DeCicco is a very respectable teacher who does whatever he can to help his students. His class is tough but it is very beneficial.
Like the way I'm treated as a college student and also they way I learn how to to become a better college writer.
This professor explains everything you need to know for your assignments. There is a lot of research that has to be done on your own but for the most part, the professor did a good job of teaching us all of the material that we need in order to pass this class.
Professor DeCicco has grasped my full attention every single second of the class period. Every topic that is discussed in class gives me the need to speak up and the need give my personal opinions. After every discussion there are essays and though it is difficult to obtain an A, Mr. DeCicco is willing to help. This class has taught me so much.
Prof. DeCicco is willing to help if you ask for it. He I nspires debate and opposing ideas as to develop argument skills-necessary for his essays. Tough yet fair, he has definitely prepared me for advanced English courses.
He has been a very inspiring professor. He has helped me reach my writing potential.
This is my second year with DeCicco. Overall, he is a amazing teacher and you really do learn more about more than just English. He teaches you about life and helps you through your personal problems also. Even though he won't admit it he has a heart and cares for people that he knows will go some place in life. Expect him to be brutally honest.
Great Teacher!!! Be prepared to stress :)
Great teacher who is always willing to help but also challenge his students in a positive way!
This class was very challenging but fun at the same time. I learned many things throughout the semester. Stressful class but worth it at the end.
Professor DeCicco is one of the best teachers I have ever had. He cares about all of his students, even if he doesn't show it. He puts in a lot of effort with his students and wants to see everyone succeed. Although he grades pretty hard, he only wants to see students succeed in the class.
He definitely makes you work for your grade, but he is an excellent teacher that makes you want to do great.
I have had this professor for two years. He is super understanding and very knowledgable on any topic you are willing to learn about. Challenging but all in all it taught me to write so much better.
DeCicco is a wonderful professor. He has taught me many useful writing skills and how to advance my writing to levels I did not know were possible. Given the chance, I would absolutely take the class again.
I'm glad I took Mr. DeCicco. He was and still is an amazing teacher that makes sure his students participate in his class. He may seem challenging at first but once you get on sync with him, the work gets significantly easier to do and understand.
Had Prof DeCicco for Engl 1 and honestly he is one of the best english teachers I have ever had. He is very honest, funny, and will make you come out of the end of the semester a way better writer than you were before you started his class. If I had the chance to have him again I would!
Mr. DeCicco is quite an interesting individual. He will work with students who have trouble and he does plenty of one on one talks. He is a very caring individual. He offers a very difficult course but he is still very fair. I have learned quite a bit about writing thanks to Mr. DeCicco
He's pretty good.
good class
Very inspirational
He is a great role model who tells his own opinion as he sees it and makes sure to be the greatest libertarian whom holds back on some opinions to let the students have free reign over what they write on. He also makes sure to teach students how to write their thoughts better and analyze correctly.
Professor DeCicco is probably the most understanding person I know and is probably my favorite out of my 4 years of high school.
He has been my teacher for a while and has helped me with a lot of issues that i have had going on in life.
He is a very respected teacher, and his class is hard but fair.
He is a great professor who makes students work for their grades.
firm but fair
Very inspirational, and has improved my English/writing skills greatly ever since I attended his first class my sophomore year.
firm but fair.
Has a way to keep you increased in the assignments that he gives us.
Professor DeCicco is one of my favorite english teachers out of the 4 years of attending this school.
Tough but impactful
Mr. Decicco is a good teacher. Before taking his class, I was not a good writer. After taking his class, I became a better writer. Whenever an assignment was tough, I was able to talk to him to get help.
His class ir hard but fair, and he gives a lot of valuable lessons and knowledge.
He is not afraid to express his opinions and will produce interesting debates in class. In turn helps students think for themselves.
There are times where he's tough but gets the student to improve beyond where they are. He also makes sure to be fair on the students for their work and what they do. He's a great teacher who could be seen as both inspirational and a goal for writing.
Gives good feedback, is respected by many, good teachings
Mr. DeCicco is the best teacher I have ever had. My writing skills have improved immensely because of him. The logic course I am taking now has given me the ability to have logical arguments without putting emotion into it.
DeCicco is an amazing professor. He is able to get across to his students and he seems to be respected in all of his classes. His grading is pretty simple and straightforward, if you ever have any questions all you need to do is ask. He is a great professor overall.
Professor DeCicco is a very respectable professor. He gives great feedback on work and is very understanding. He is very clear in his teachings and by the end of class you will be a better writer.
Mr. DeCicco is one of the most inspirational, helpful teachers I have ever encountered.
He sometimes gives very little time, and will be understanding if you have something come up.
DeCicco is a professor who makes you work hard for your grade. It is not something that is just given to you. His class overall is great and he himself as a professor is someone I have looked for ward to having these past three years.
Mr. DeCicco is a very caring and inspirational teacher.
Professor DeCicco is a professor who offers great help. He will tell you directly what you need to work on. You will become an even greater writer once you finish the course. Lectures are great and discussions are highly interesting.
He can be a very tough grader when it comes to essays, but he is still fair to all the students. Even if he completely disagrees with a student's opinion on essays, he will rate it perfectly fair based on the quality of it.
A person of character hoping the best for his students and wishes for them to succeed, but can be a tougher grader but worthwhile choice.
Cool guy.
Great professor!
He is pretty cool. He thinks global warming is a hoax but he never rubs it in peoples face or anything. Other than that he's a good guy. As long as you can follow his specific directions you will be fine.
He is a great teacher and is fair to all students.
Mr. DeCicco is a great professor that will keep you on your toes. Each topic he gives is different and more interesting than the last.
One of the greatest teachers I have had. Inspired me to be a better person and gives the best advice.
Easily one of the better English teachers on campus. If you're going to take an English class, do yourself a favor and take his class. You will see the improvement in composition, content, and analysis in your writing. He gives good lectures that really open your eyes and makes you form your beliefs
The class is not too difficult, it requires time management more than anything. He is a respectful professor and shows genuine concern for his students. He will offer extra help if asked/needed. He also offers occasional extra credit, but not frequent. Overall, a good professor and if effort is put into the class then you will pass!
DeCicco is a great teacher. My overall writing skills have improved thanks to his feedback.
Prof. DeCicco is a very respectable teacher who always gives good feedback.
He is a great professor, and will give good feedback.
DeCicco is a teacher who is honest and caring. He also explains his work throughly. I would recommend this teacher to many incoming students. I actually learned a lot from him.
DeCicco is a very respectable teacher. He makes learning enjoyable. He brings up his own life experiences and his own knowledge. Definitely would take this class again.
He is very funny and always helps when necessary. He cares about his students and will do what he can so they can succeed. He grades fair and gives opportunities to bring up grades.
Difficult class, but if you do your work on time and put in effort, you should be able to pass. Assignments are clear, but due dates are usually not flexible.
DeCicco's lectures have given me inspiration and have made me a better thinker. His class has helped me become a better student and a person with a more formulated opinion. I am thankful to have been his student.
He is a great professor, he always is willing to help and cares about our learning. His class is pretty fun and as long as you do your work he is very understanding.
DeCicco is an excellent teacher. His teaching ways are great, in the end of his course you will be able to write a perfect essay with an impeccable works cited page. He is also funny and will lighten the mood when needed throughout the class, you will not regret taking his class!
DeCicco made the class really interesting and helped improved my writing overall. Try not to miss his class and do all of your work or else you will not pass. Take deadlines seriously and try not to procrastinate or you will be extremely stressed. He gives great advice for just about anything. I am glad I was able to have him as a teacher.
Professor DeCicco is a really great teacher. He is extremely funny and brings in much of his personal experiences during lectures. If you do all of your assignments on time and actually put in effort, you will pass the class. I would totally recommend this class.
Revend DeCicco is an amazing teacher. The way he gives lectures makes you stay focused. I would totally recommend this class to anyone. He really helps with essays and gives good advice in general when asked. He's also really funny. If you pay attention, you can easily pass this class with a B or better.
I usually dislike my English classes, but truly enjoyed this one. I liked the fact that our lectures and essays were about topics that were happening currently. Overall, I feel like my writing skills have improved. Also, I learned many things in this class that I did not know before. Really glad and grateful I had DeCicco.
He is a great teacher and I really enjoy this class. He is very respectful and is very wise.
Dr. DeCicco is a good professor. You will need to pay attention to his lectures and what he wants in your papers. Depending on assignments you may have to take notes and memorize them.
He has impacted by education in a variety of ways. He may be a tough grader but he most definitely helps you build upon your writing skills. I recommend for you to take his course, especially if you are hoping to excel in writing.
Mr. DeCicco is a very exceptional English teacher. He knows what he is talking about and is always willing to help. He cares about his students and is always willing to listen whether it is about class or just regular everyday life advice. Depending on the class you have with him he expects more. He expected more out of me in Eng. 2 than Eng. 1.
Best professor in the world (in my opinion) very inspirational and he is a professor who wants to help and cares about his students.
Great teacher, but very tough grader. Very respected by students and has a lot of knowledge on life. I highly recommend if you want to test your writing skills and have a great teacher to work with.
In English 251, DeCicco was a tough yet amazing teacher. He is respected and does not tolerate disrespect. DeCicco wants his students to pass, but if you don't want to pass his class then he won't bother you unless you get lucky and he has a talk with you when the class is over. DeCicco also has a great sense of humor too.
Professor DeCicco is a great professor. Hands down a great lecturer and can provide valuable lessons and knowledge.
If you try and listen to instructions and criticism you'll be fine passing this class.
DeCicco is a respected teacher. He has a good sense of humor , my friend thought he was very good looking for his age. I am not into guys, but he's alright. Students are able to connect with him and he is easy to get along with. Also make sure you attend class, you could easily miss something important and your grade will drop it like its hot.
Knowledge on life and has interesting perspectives. Makes you use your brain differently than other teachers/professors. Also really helps you improve your writing skills. Overall, a good recommendable professor.
Great and wise teacher. Very tough grader but does it to help you improve and is very intelligent. Recommend if you want to test your skills for writing. Also do not attempt to debate him. You will not win. That is all.
Professor DeCicco is strict, but also laid back at the same time. He is a great teacher and leader. He's always open to ANYONES opinion and strongly believes the first Amendment on free speech. Some may say he's hard, but it is a college class, it is not suppose to be easy.
He has broadened my mind through the course. He ACTUALLY takes his profession serious and has made me read books that are interesting. DeCicco makes the class fun and you learn a lot from him and his experiences. We discuss topics that in your other classes you wouldn't.
A great professor if participation is not a problem to one's self, follow instructions and it'll help you in the long run.
He is an awesome professor.
This course was hard but well worth it
This professor has taught students not only about writing and composition but also about responsibilities in life. A usual objective in the class was choosing topics that were going on in the world. He has made the class very interesting and exciting.
If you have not been exposed to demanding English classes, this class will feel a demanding at first. After you get used to his grading criteria and demands, the work flow will be better and lighter on you. Once in his class, the mood is very funny and comfortable for the students. The most important thing is to pay attention to the due dates.
He's a good professor.
Mr. DeCicco is an awesome professor and makes you work for your grade
DeCicco is a great professor and actually makes you work for your grade.
Mr. DeCicco is a good professor. He certainly makes you earn the grade you get, however he does help you along the way. I really enjoyed how he encouraged debate and provokes critical thinking. The due dates for assignments were something I wasn't used to, but I knew it would be rigorous going into it.
This professor gives very good feedback on almost any topic. He is specific when it comes to how he wants assignments and essays done. I recommend this professor for this class, he provides an interesting perspective on the issues concerning the world.
Amazing topics to discuss about.
DeCicco is a great professor and makes us work for our grade.
Mr. DeCicco is an interesting professor. I learned a lot throughout his class, as opposed to what I learn in others. As long as you pay attention and do your assignments, you will pass. If you don't... that's on you.
DeCicco is a very good teacher and is very caring of his students. His grading is very clear and if you do not come you will not pass.
The work is not overwhelming if you do not procrastinate. Professor DeCicco makes things clear and sticks by them. Very helpful and interactive with students. Good tough class that will no doubt sharpen your skills.
DeCicco is a very good teacher and cares for the students he has. If you are willing to do the work and learn you will pass the class.
I hate english and this made me hate it more.
He is a very tough grader, but he is also there to help you. You just have to ask him for it. I had a D in the class for a while then I had to work hard to bring my grade up to pass. I got a B on both my midterm and Final, which I consider to be an A because I stood up all night to finish it.
As long as you communicate why you will be gone and turn in the work beforehand, he will sometimes understand.
DeCicco is a good professor. He is very specific with what he wants done and how he wants it done. His class is very simple, do what he assigns and you will pass. If you ever struggle, he is always there to help out. Assignments must be turned in on the exact due date absent or not. One thing is for sure if you skip class you won't pass.
Tough class but nothing out of reach. True effort will get you the grade.
Mr. DeCicco has a reputation in my school for teaching a very difficult, but useful class. His emphasis on attention to detail and a no excuses attitude makes his class essential for anyone looking to improve upon their writing skills. His personality also adds life to class, especially when explaining a story.
Mr. DeCicco expects students to improve throughout the semester and participate in open discussions. When missing a class, reminding him you will be absent is a requirement.
DeCicco's class was a very enjoyable experience, and I learned quite a bit. Before this class, my essay's were mediocre at best. However, he provides excellent feedback and is available to help students outside of class. I appreciate the effort he puts into keeping the class engaged.
Don't skip class.
Tough deadlines and grading, but overall a great class. I learned more in this class than I have in most classes.
This class felt less intense than English 001, but that is most likely because I learned so much in the Fall Semester that this Spring was significantly easier. Nonetheless, it was still a worthwhile experience. DeCicco continues to impress.
As a person, Mr. DeCicco is a great guy and I think that he isn't a bad person at all. Although I really believe that he's too strict with his grading. I BARELY got a passing grade in this class, but I could have had a high B or maybe an A if he was more lenient with accepting late work, which was late by 30 minutes. Also unclear with instructions.
Easier than Engl 1 with him but can sometimes rush assignments
If you miss class you won't pass that's for sure. When he assigns work it is due, he does not accept late work, even if your gone that day you must find someone to turn in your work. When he grades he let's you know what you need to fix and how you could improve on it next time. He is very respectful and straight forward.
Definitely easier than ENG OO1. Do not learn as much however.
DeCicco is a Professor who knows his curriculum like a Jedi Master.
He likes to give life advice and tends to make class fun and interesting. He gives a reasonable amount of papers to do and does his best to correct student's mistakes.
He is the best Professor I ever had and would highly recommend him if you are a student at the College of the Sequoias.
There are deadlines that must be met whether you can show up or not. Besides this, he helps you out as long as you ask and is very funny. Make sure not to ask dumb questions or he'll roast you. I recommend you have someone who grades really well in that class to improve your writing. It's a great class to take to prepare you for college.
Much less writing than Eng 001. Strict with grading techniques. Fan of Star Wars and the Walking Dead. Funny guy according to most. A lot of people love him but he's ok. I can respect him as a teacher.
Im glad I had the opportunity to take this class before I went off to college. DeCicco makes all the hard work worth it and never fails to make me use critical thinking.
Professor DeCicco perfectly balanced the classroom environment to be both professional and fun. He is very passionate about his ideas which inspire students to do the same. It is thanks to professor DeCicco that my school experience took a turn for the better thanks to his teaching methods and personality which can never be taught.
DeCicco truly helps improve the writing of his students and shows an interest in helping if need be. He's also a great speaker who allows for every viewpoint on a topic to be spoken regardless of his position. I really enjoyed his class and it has greatly prepared me for writing as I transition into college.
He gives out excellent feedback and he is good at giving arguments especially during DeCicco Talk( its actually pretty fun TRUST ME!!). When it comes to assignments he does not grade them out easily you have to work for it. All the hard work he give out will help you out in the long run. He is an excellent professor to have.
DeCicco is someone you can look up to both in the education world and personal. As a professor, DeCicco helped me throughout my high school year to improve on how to write decent essays. Even though as personal, he is a great guy with a good sense of humor.
The work can be tough, but the class is really enjoyable to take. DeCicco will choose the most interesting topic to write about so it won't be so boring. He really cares for his students and will help if needed. My writing has really improved while taking his class.
Prof DeCicco is an experienced educator and grades fairly. While the tests, which there are few, may be difficult the class still continues past these tests and the course does become easier along the way, until the timed essays. Anyone reading this to do research on the class, the class is simple if you do what he asks.
Mr. Decicco was easily my favorite teacher of all time. He was very likable, respected amongst the community, and he had quite a sense of humor. Whenever discussing controversial topics he made sure his opinion was unknown and explained both sides views to leave it to our own opinions to determine which side we would be on. I wish Decicco the best
Some things you need to know before taking this class is to make sure to pay attention and work together with other students he sometimes does not mentions things and must be held accountable and make sure you have other students to back you up when you say it. Overall you learn ALOT definitely helps you and prepares you for college. 10/10
Professor DeCicco is picky, but it it worthwhile because he'll guide you in the right direction.
You won't regret taking this class! Although it might be a hard course, Mr. DeCicco's sense of humor always makes things/times better :) So once again, don't be scared.. & take the course!!!
Overall great professor, can be a bit sarcastic at times but it made the class better. His feedback on papers will help you big time, so take it if it is given.
Mr. Deccico is a chill professor but a tough greater. He teaches you more than what you expect to learn in an English class. He will show you what you can do better to make sure your next work is effective and supportive. Overall, I would take his class again because there were many open-ended conversations and anything can be said.
Professor DeCicco is one of the best English teachers I've ever had in terms of improving my writing skills. I have learned so much in his class, and he has definitely mastered what he teaches. I admire how he is always learning more and teaching us as he learns as well. I will say this class is difficult and his workload is a lot!
Professor DeCicco is a great guy with different opinions on many occasions. He can be your best friend and your worst enemy. Overall, Professor pushes you to succeed and want what's best for you.
He is the best professor I've had so far. Unlike many college professors, he is very understanding of how hard life can be at times. He helps you throughout the course and makes sure you fully understand the material. I recommend anyone who is wanting to take English to take it from him.
He is a fair professor but is tough when it comes to assignments. Although some of the assignments were difficult he was there if you ever needed further instruction or just needed help trying to get it as right as possible. He is hilarious and very friendly. I would definitely take his class again and felt that he made class over zoom easy to deal
I have had the pleasure of having Professor DeCicco for the past two years now. I can easily say that I have learned so much from his instruction and greatly improved my writing. DeCicco can be very sarcastic at times, which is entertaining. He may be a tough grader, but it is only to push you to be your best. I am very grateful for his class.
Professor DeCicco is a very good teacher but grades very hard. However, this is just to try and encourage you to do your best and get the most out of his class as possible. He loves to talk about when all of his students have high grades. He does like to joke around with his students so if you want to take his class you need thick skin.
A great teacher who prides himself on having the students actually learn something from his class. Be prepared for a lot of essays and a bunch of classwork. Definitely a passable class and as long as you try hard, you will be fine and get decent credit.
I learned to improve my writings a lot, his honest feedback on essays was very helpful! Very great English professor!
Choose him. You wont regret it. He is very fair, patient, and kind. He does everything he can to teach you and help you pass his class. One of the last things he said to me was that his purpose was to teach not just giving out bad grades. 10/10 recommend people.
He cared about your grade and never minded if you needed help. Set clear Standards for the class and was overall funny and easy class.
Dan Decicco is an ok professor. He is very hard on his grades. Almost difficult to keep a high grade up. Nerdy guy but cool out side of work. During class, whole different person. If you pay attention without missing any information you should be ok to pass.
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Taking this class was very interesting. I appreciated how my professor was towards all of the students. My professor, Daniel DeCicco, taught the class very well and made understanding things easy. My professor helped me pass this class, and he also helped me gain knowledge.
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Taking this course was very beneficial; I learned many new things. My professor helped me gain knowledge I didn't know I needed. He was great at grading and treated all students fairly.
Fair grading and educational learning
Personally, I enjoyed taking DeCicco's class he has a great personality and sense of humor he connects well to all his students. He helped improve my writing and I've learned plenty of things. I'd recommend anyone if you have the opportunity to take his class do it.
DeCicco is very sarcastic and may seem tough; however, he tries his best to prepare us for the real world. His class may seem difficult at first, but it starts to get easier after a few weeks. DeCicco also offers extra credit and allows you to redo some assignments. He is, overall, a great teacher who will prepare you for future courses.
He's a great professor with a good sense of humor, but be ready to read and write. His work isn't impossible but it is rather challenging, so slacking isn't an option. He gives good feedback on essays.
DeCicco has an interesting sense of humor, if you cant take a joke don't take his class. His class was fairly easy, but gives lots of essays. If you have to turn in hard copies of your essay's, he wont read it on canvas. (use that to your advantage)
The professor expects students to stay on top of their work and be responsible for their grade.
DeCicco has a lot of humor, and his class should be taken seriously because this prepares us for the real world. DeCicco assigns 2 to 3 assignments a week. The homework may seem hard at first, but it gets easier. He also grades pretty fairly.
DeCicco is a very good teacher but grades very hard. He was tough when it came to grading assignments but never minded if you needed help. He set clear standards for the class and overall taking his class was a fun experience.
What you should know before taking this class is that he is more laid back than what people say he is. Pay close attention or you will seriously fall behind. Dont take his jokes seriously
The professor gives a clear and reasonable understanding of the expectations within the class and for the assignments. Has great communication with the students.
If you are thinking of taking this class you should be prepared to do your work and be on top of your work. He likes to joke around and always uses the excuse that he is either part Italian or that he is dyslexic. Overall he is a pretty great teacher, but if he tells you to read something you should because there might be a secret pop quiz.
Made fun of Steve Hawking lol
Very good teacher, gives good feedback, will help you when you need it, just be communicative.
DeCicco is a harsh grader, so structure your essays perfectly. Also, turn items in on time, and you should be fine.
He makes the class fun and interesting.
DeCicco is a pretty straightforward person. He teaches well. Though he is pretty picky but you should be fine if you do everything right. If you don't he gives you time to fix your mistakes which was a really good thing for us as students.
DeCicco is a great professor, he is pretty clear for the most part and takes time to thoroughly explain assignments and topics. He has great qualities, and his pride and determination are admirable as he is well respected amongst students. He is a bit of a tough grader and assigns a lot of work but in the end, it's worth it. He's also pretty funny.
Decicco gave good feedback on essays and gave opportunities to remake assignments in order to higher the grade received. He helped many better their essays and way of formatting their essays in the correct way.
Professor DeCicco is an honest man who works to live, not live to work. His grading is fair and his feedback helps improve his students' writing, making it go from a three to a nine. He also knows how to make a good joke while being respectful of his students. DeCicco's class is the one to take, as long as you know how to take a joke.
Mr. DeCicco was an amazing professor. He was really funny and always had fun stories to tell us. He taught very well and always had good and clear feedback when he graded (even though you couldn't read his handwriting). Overall I enjoyed taking this class, even though it was a challenge, it helped me learn all kinds of new things.
Professor DeCicco is a harsh grader and says no student will ever get a perfect score on an essay because no paper is perfect. He also has a fantastic sense of humor while being open about his life outside of school. The talks and discussions in this class can connect to real life and be taken into life outside the classroom for most students.
DeCicco's class is one that can have your head spinning. There is quite a bit of work, but keeping up with it is key to avoiding any stress. He does take time to grade the less important assignments and does not grade lightly. Overall, he is one of the best professors I've had and students will spend their time in a humorous, yet firm environment.
DeCicco is funny. His work is challenging but doable. He's very good at storytelling and being sarcastic(:
DeCicco is a very likable and humorous teacher. The structure of his essays are very clear and if they are not correct can hurt your grade. He can make you cry but will apologize and toughen your skin over time. I would recommend this class to anyone. We wrote a lot of essays but the class was overall easy.
Before taking this class, people made it seem like it was complete hell. It is nothing like that, as long as you do not procrastinate and complete your work. He is also much more laid back than I expected. On top of that, he is pretty funny, as long as you know how to take a joke.
If you PROCRASTINATE often this is not the course for you. This class requires a lot of time and dedication. The professor himself is an interesting person, to say the least. Discussions will leave you questioning a lot of things. However, if you want a challenge I would recommend it.
Professore DeCicco's class focuses on preparing you for college. He is a great teacher with an interesting sense of humor. He has tough deadlines and has a heavy work load. Be prepared to write a lot and use MLA format for everything you write. This course is challenging (you might cry), but very much possible.
I really enjoyed taking his class although he can be a little tough. He has a bit of a humor and discusses a lot of interesting topics. I also enjoy seeing his calm fits and extravagant haircuts. I hope he starts going to a barber. Overall he is a really good professor and would recommend.
DeCicco is a great professor, although he has tough grading techniques and likes his essays a certain way, it will help you in the long run. This class is not for procrastinators. You will need to master time management skills. This class is hard but it will help you create good essays and enhance your writing skills.
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Professor DeCicco's class is challenging but rewarding. He has high expectations, but his feedback helps improve your writing. The workload is heavy, so time management is key. unstuckstudy was a lifesaver for prepping essays and staying on track. Overall, it's a tough yet valuable course.
Actually very nice and understanding. As long as you actually do your course work you can get an A, or at the very least a passing grade.
Professor Decicco is a great professor and although strict with assignments, it is not for no reason as students will learn a lot from Professor Decicco's teaching. However be warn not to take any snacks into the classroom environment if you cannot share because he will hassle you for the whole year about it.
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