great, nice guy. The only problem is that sometimes he lets students distract him and it wastes class time.

He can ramble on for days and gets off the subject very easily.

His class is so interesting. I love the class so maybe that is why i like the teacher. He does like to ramble. I plan on taking his emerging communication tech class in the spring.

hes not all that bad. yeah he gets distracted but you have fun getting off topic

He's a good professor. He gets a little distracted, but it's all interesting and fun and the material gets covered. The tests aren't bad if you study.

358 is super easy, just listen to him talk and take notes - easy exams. In 360 though (Broadcast Journalism) you have to listen to how he says he would write the story - if you write it differently, it's "wrong" and you'll get a bad grade.

Excellent course, very helpful.

Great Class from a good instructor. The people giving bad reviews must not have gone to class or used any effort of their own.

This class was an easy A, all the tests were based off class notes. Professor Baxter is fun and engaging and I learned a lot from this class. People who gave bad reviews are likely your typical goof-offs.

Dave Baxter is a GREAT professor. He tells you that all you need to do to do well is take notes and study them—and that you DON'T need the book. His exams are very straight-forward, although you do need to pay attention to detail in the notes. Other than that, he is a great guy. Strongly Recommend!

He's very straightforeward, he tells you exactly what you need to know, no BS. Make sure you come to each class because the tests come from class notes.

Easy class-he knows his stuff-he lectures without notes. His tests are easy so take good notes & you'll get an A. I didnt think he had an attitude until students became talkative & distractive to the class. Just sit down and shut up-I don't care where you're going after class and he doesn't either!

He tests straight out of the notes he gives. Not only does that show how encyclopedic his knowledge is, but also how fair he is when grading.

Media Law is not an easy subject to tackle, but he boils it down to the important cases and regulations and divides it up into (barely) small enough chunks to work with.

One of the most unusual classes I've taken- Program Management and Electronic Media. Covered a ton of info, but only uses notes for the test material so it's not as bad as the syllabus made it sound.

Knows his stuff. Interesting lectures. Class flies by: you never stay the full time. Don't buy the book. No class readings. Exams are easy and come word for word from lecture notes. HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS CLASS/Professor.

He straight out tells you to not buy the book. Exams come directly from his lecture notes. Only 3 the whole quarter. Lectures are simple and yet very interesting. Take notes directly from blackboard. Definetely one of the best professors I have had so far. He might come across as airogant at times, but just let him go with it. It is usually directed at someone who is goofing off.

Awesome teacher! No Book or Readings. Tests are from the notes. He's pretty funny & the material is interesting. If there's someone who annoys him you can tell & he kinda makes fun of them which is amusing to watch! Definitely Recommend him!!

I love Baxter! He is hilarious and you never have to buy the book, he gives you notes and makes the tests right from them. He's great to listen to when he reads articles out loud because he used to be on the radio!

the guy is awesome...his tests are right out of his notes..all u have to do is memorize his notes...great teacher n funny at times..

You don't have to buy the book. Tests come DIRECTLY from the notes. He rambles on and on at times. Overall an okay teacher.

I thought he was a very good teacher. He is very clear on what you need to know and what you don't. He tries to help his student's out as much as possible. His test are very straight forward..no "one answer is righter than another" bullcrap! He is great!

baxter was a really great professor and he has a really great class. the class was very interesting, and extremely easy material. you need to go to class everyday, but the good part about that is that you dont buy the book. he even tells you not to. take baxter for anything you can!

Amazing!!! Enough said

pure lecture, you take the notes and thats your study guide, funny, nice, no book, dont have to come to class, but you dont get to make anything up, so be there! easy if you take good notes

Great

this teacher is awesome! His class is all about lecture but it is very interesting. You must attend every class because your notes are your study guide. I would recommend him to anyone!

Great professor, really learn a lot. However, he annoyed me really bad. If you go to class and take notes the exams are easy. However, since the course grade is only the three exams, if you mess up once it's hard to get your grade back up.

Good teacher. Goes pretty fast though when lecturing. Only 3 exams which are pretty easy. No book too--just study notes!

Baxter is an excellent professor. He's worked in radio and in the print world, and he's seemingly dealt with all areas of media in some manner. He's very knowledgeable on the subject and a perfect MASS COM intro professor.

I'm a psych major, but I took this as an elective. I found the class to be really interesting and informative--little things that I'll probably remember for a very long time because they help me understand how things work in the media. Go to every class and take your own notes every time. No book required, so you should really be at every class.

Professor Baxter is a wonderful professor to take for this class. He is hard, you only get three exams, but as long as you go to class and take good notes then you'll be fine. You will have to work hard in this class, but you will learn a lot. As long as you do that, you'll be fine. He makes it interesting and gives real-life examples. take him!

Baxter is tremendous. He's very knowledgeable, with working experience in the field. He isn't one of these academic types; he knows experience trumps education. Course is based on three exams. Show up, listen to the lecture (and take notes if you need), take the tests. None of the busy work that other COM professors are in love with.

Baxter is an interesting and cool guy. Class attendance not mandatory but if you want to succeed, you must come to class. No powerpoints, must take notes off of his lectures. 3 exams will determine your grade. Some will say this is hard, but if you study EVERYTHING and take great notes, you will get an A no problem. Interesting discussions :)

Baxter is one of the better teachers in the COM Department. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you skip class you will be lost. Your lecture notes are your best friend. There are only 3 exams, no quizzes or homework. If you are 1 or 2 points away from a higher grade, he will bump you up if you attendparticipate. He's a great teacher.

Baxter provided clear expectations for Broadcast News Writing. We got a style sheet the first day of class and wrote stories throughout the rest of the semester. He was helpful and guided us in what and how to write. He was lenient in grading (I don't think anyone ever got worse than a C) and he worked with students who had to miss class.

All of Mr. Baxter classes are relevant, with challenging material made easy to understand through his lectures

Dave is a good guy & good teacher. I got really high scores on all three of my exams, but most of my classmates didn't do as well. You just have to take really thorough notes & actually take time to study. My only complaint is he doesn't always explain concepts clearly. It's like his thought process is a little jumbled. Overall good class though.

Dave is an amazing professor! His lectures are long, but are so interesting! He loves when people participate in his class and you will do better for it anyway! You ABSOLUTELY have to take notes and pay attention in his class, but he's fun and makes jokes so it's not hard to stay focused! His tests are tough, but pay attention and study to do well!

He's a great professor who is very passionate about the subject he teaches! Very tough class and he makes you work for your grade. DO NOT SKIP CLASS! His lectures are all verbal so make sure you are listening to everything he says. He does not allow phones, except if you are recording his lecture. Be prepared to come to class and ask questions.

If you have a question or want something clarified, don't be afraid to ask! He wants you to understand the material and pass his class! It's not a hard class. Take good notes and make sure you study. His tests are easy if you study, but only grades are the three tests. Overall, he's a cool guy who cares about his class.

Professor Baxter is cool. His lectures are easy, although content heavy and I don't know why people don't like his class. He is more than willing to take accommodations into account if you're with ODS. However I'm not a fan of the notes not being online. It's basically mandatory to go to class, if you don't you're screwed.

I took Dave's COM1520 course my first semester in college and I loved it! The course is lecture heavy and a total of 3 exams make up your entire course grade which means no homework. The tests are strictly made up from the notes you'll take in class so attendance is important! He's a very straightforward professor and very nice and understanding.

Dave is one of my all time favorite professors at WS. He is also my adviser. No matter what course you take with him, he's always willing to help and make sure you understand what he is presenting. Both courses that I took of his he had three exams and those were the only things you were graded on. Come to class, take good notes, you will be fine.

Hes' a great teacher. Most student just don't want to work for their grade. YOU WILL NOT PASS IF YOU DON'T GO TO CLASS. The exams are note based, but he literally tells you everything that will be on the test. If you study your notes, you'll pass the class. He's really passionate about the subject. Lecture is long BUT very interesting!

Dave was an amazing teacher I learned more from his class than any other class I have taken. He is extremely hard though. Only grades were 3tests but he is fair and dont ever miss class EVER. Amazing entertaining lectures

Professor Baxter is very kind and you can tell he really enjoys what he teaches. He does not use a textbook and all of the exam material comes from class notes, so you you need to be there for every lecture and take thorough notes to get a good grade. Lecture would sometimes get boring, but overall he knows how to keep it interesting.

If you take good notes and attend all lectures, there is no reason why you shouldn't do well. Lectures are long but very interesting. No homework, only grades are over 3 exams. I got over 100% on all three because I took detailed notes and went to every class. I would take his class again

I've taken 2 classes with Professor Baxter and I'd definitely recommend him! The work is easy but also very informative! As long as you do the assignments, you'll totally pass!

He was amazing! This class was literally so easy. There's no way to fail this class as long as you do the quizzes.

Prof Baxter was great to have this last semester for communications online. He was very clear about expectations and the class was very to the point, which is appreciated. He cares about his students and is very accessible outside of class. He sends reminders of deadlines. As long as you do the work, you will pass easily

Make sure you come to class every day or find a way to get the notes from someone because the tests are based solely on in-class notes. There are three exams and no other assignments; all fill-in-the-blanks and open note, very easy if you take good notes. Lectures are interesting, but he tends to ramble a bit; overall, a good class and professor.

I have taken 2 of his classes and gotten 100% in each. attend the classes, take notes on everything and it will be super easy. it is not demanding at all. I truly enjoyed his classes

Dave is a cool guy. However, the class is laughably easy. It's 15 open note/book online quizzes. That's it. I've never had an easier college class. If you are in a major that just needs a COMM course/elective, choose Baxter's online course. If you're a COMM major and want to be challenged, choose a different professor.

Class is based entirely around lectures. There are 3 exams in the semester. No homework, no textbooks, just the lectures. That being said, attendance is mandatory. If you're absent, you need to get notes from a classmate, as the exams are based on the notes and are the sole source of your grade. Very engaging and respectful professor.

Lectures are very straight forward and easy to follow along with. He loves questions and will take his time to make sure that you understand.