Doesn't give much work, but he wants it prefect, and will work for you if you need it.

He's a very nice teacher, willing to help you. You can learn a lot from the class. But he's a hard teacher.You have to have perfect attendence plus always ask questions in order to get a A in participation, which is 30%of your grade.Really hard class, but the advantage is not much homework

Hard but fair

Eric was a great guy. He offered to give me an incomplete instead of failing me. Let me tell you, and I deserved to get failed!! or a no pass. I was there everyday, but I needed to turn in my essays.

I would have never made it through the UW w/o taking his class. Nice guy too. Looking up words you don't understand is the most amazing thing I learned in college. Why didn't I learn that before taking Eric?

The best English teacher I have ever had. He marks up your papers alot, but he does it ONLY TO MAKE YOU A BETTER WRITER. Hardly any homework, but he wants the essay's to be perfect.

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A difficult instructor, but a very nice, helpful man.

The best teacher I have had at Green River!

A great guy who really cares about seeing his students succeed, but they have to work for it.

Seemed a little harsh, but an excellent instructor. You couldn't help but learn something. No patience for slackers -- he wanted you to be as passionate as he was. He was willing to go out of his way to help you. Now that I understand him, I'd take him again.

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Students seem to be divided on Nelson. Mostly based on how well they did in his class. He doesn't have any patience for screw offs, but you'll learn a lot if you do the work. Consider yourself warned!

He's one of those teachers students love or hate, usually depending on whether they want to work. Personally, I think he's one of the best teachers at Green River. He was always available if I needed help.

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Extremel;y rigid when it comes to deadlines and missed work. I took him online. He's very helpful and accessible and quick to respond to e-mails. Tough grader, though.

Wow. I never had a teacher write so much on my papers. I wasn't use to it, but Prof Nelson's feedback made it very clear about how he wanted me to rewrite my papers for him. He really pushed me to do better.

Has a very booming personality that will wake you up in the morning, probably due to the fact he drinks so much coffee. Hes a good guy, whos very open with the class about his life and even shared his personal journal. Tough grader though, and can be really harsh or sometimes demeaning when correcting mistakes. Great teacher and funny.

I can't say enough good about Eric. Always helpful. He got me ready for Englis 110. I don't consider myself a writer, but Eric convinced me I could. The best teacher I have at Green river.

I had Mr. Nelson for Eng 110 and Eng 131. Through these two courses, I've gotten so much better at analyzing stories and essays. Also, my writing has become stronger and my critiquing skills have augmented, as well. Even though it took hours to finish his assignments, it was all worth it. I will forever benefit from what I learned in his class.

Eng 110 online was pretty hard-it was organized though. We had a quiz,journal entry and 2online postings every week- 2 papers total(rough draft, then resubmit final). I did great on the papers, but was sooo worried because he graded so harshly on my online postings. His grading on online material seemed a little inconsistant but not on the papers.

Eric Nelson is straight up, far and away, with out a shadow of a doubt, the best teacher I've had at Green River. He is extremely helpful and quick to give advice on how to make a paper better. I hope to take another class he is teaching in the foreseeable future.

No tolerance for slackers or class clowns. He will call them out. But if you want to learn something, take his class.

He is very helpful. It's very to pass this class: pass 2 essays and about 14/21 (depends) quizzes. Sometimes, he digresses from the lesson a little bit to tell his jokes, most of them about celebraties. He is very funny, too!

He is a really nice teacher. Even though he's tough, what he does is for his students. Text book is required when you come to class. The homework and essays helped me to improve writing essays well. Thanks, Eric! Love your class! ^_^

I've had Mr. Nelson for two different classes at GRCC. He's terrific! His syllabus is easy to read and comprehend. There are no guessing games and what he wants is very clear. If you have questions, he's quick to answer and is compassionate and respectful. He's also very knowledgeable and has a love of his work. Great teacher!

I really enjoyed each of the writing classes I took with Prof. Nelson. Aside from the amazing instruction I received, he was more than willing to help out of the classroom with writing problems. We even talked a good deal about music! He's a genuine (but tough in the classroom) guy that cares a lot about those who want to put in the work.

Eric Nelson is a good teacher who really love what he do. He expect alot out of his student but I promise you that it will help you in the future.Great Guy! If you are willing work hard and GET BETTER A WRITING TAKE THIS CLASS

I had Mr. Nelson for Humanities 110, and I loved him! He's very helpful. It's true that in the forum he wants students to critique EACH OTHERS work, but he provides a lot of samples so you get a clear idea of what he wants. I recommend him.

Eric is an awesome teacher ever! He would teach you not only the skills to write, but also the way to improve it . If you really wanna learn how to write standard English, you should take his class =] I enjoy his class very much! Not lots of work (only two paper), but you gotta work hard and study hard to get the best result

nice guy. good teacher.

Mr. Nelson is an incredible teacher who knows so much. I took an online course and not only was he crystal clear with directions and advice, but he is funny too. I also like his paper turn in policy and don't know what people are talking about when they say he has "no rhyme or reason". He grades fairly and there is no excuse for failing his class.

In one way Mr. Nelson is not a good teacher, because he is very impatient and even a bit rude to students who show up late, don't bring their books, screw around, disrupt things ect. But still he's a good teacher if you want to learn what he is teaching. I really think he's got a big heart and he will help you learn if you are sincere and polite.

It may be "hard to do well" because Nelson upholds standards--he doesn't reward mediocrity or inflate grades--whichin this day and age means he's bucking the tide and for that reason he's not popular with slackers.

I took my course with Professor Nelson online, and he has been very clear as to his expectations. Although I would prefer if he gave more comments about my journal entries and forum posts, he gave ample constructive criticism and advice about major essays. He is strict and demanding and has helped me improve my writing skills considerably.

He is an awsome professor with an enormous passion for teaching the english language."Ahhh."

You can tell he is very passionate about the subject. His grading is very hard, but I learned a lot in his class.

C'mon--this is an ENGLISH class! It's reasonable to expect good writing. There's plenty of time to do well on the quizzes if you've studied for them in advance, rather than trying to skim for answers while your taking them!

Fun class. But have a high standard of passing grade. Be sure to do all your homework. And review your essay as early as possible if you want to pass this class

He is a difficult professor. I did bad at first, but he really cares about our education. I learnt a lot in his class, and finally did well at last. Keep rockin!

Good.

I took two of Mr. Nelson's online classes, ENG 110 and 112. Honestly, his classes weren't easy to get 4.0's in, but I did for both classes, so it's possible. Although it may seem like he grades hard, he really isn't. He is very helpful if you meet with him to talk about any paper and will clearly explain where to make revisions. You will definitely learn a lot from his classes. I can undoubtedly say that my writing, analysis, and critical reading skills have greatly improved because of him.

I took his class online, and he grades waaaay too hard on the quizzes. I passed all my other English classes (101, 126) with a 4.0. But he is a really hard grader, I would never ever take him again!

Nelson is a tough grader with very high expectations for writing. I struggled a lot in his class, but I also learned a lot. He is very prompt in responding to questions, ect. I recomment him, but only if you want to work.

Nelson is an extremely difficult grader, but he 's very clear about what's expected, and he gives lots of feedback and examples. If you want to work, take him, but he is very tough on your writing.

This is the third class I've taken with Mr. Nelson and he's been an excellent instructor. The time/effort you put into his classes is truly worthwhile. My writing and analysis skills have greatly improved because of all the constructive feedback he's given me. Also, he's a very nice person! I highly recommend taking ANY class he teaches.

He is very good! He taught lots of basic grammar of formal writing which is very helpful when you get into ENG 101

If you want to improve your analytical and writing skills, take his classes. If you want an "easy" grade, don't. He expects "college-level" work from his students, and for those of you intending to transfer to a 4-yr college, you will appreciate learning how to write at the top of your game. Very satisfied with my class.

This teacher is very helpful with questions that you may have. He is strict on his grading, but this helps you to develop your writing and critical thinking skills. I would highly recommend this teacher. I enjoyed both classes I had with him.

He grades on writing mechanics, not content. The time of day his assignments are due online are inconvenient. He's rude and very critical of work. He will answer any of your questions well, but not is not polite about it. If you miss any assignment in the class your grade drops .5

I learned a great deal from this instructor.He is direct, thoughtful in his responses and thorough.If you are a serious student,are prepared to learn and have real drive then you will do well in his classes. He provides clear and concise examples to follow for writing.He offers extra credit as well. Definitely recommend him.

Easily the best professor I have had in college. The challenge was daunting but it was like having a personal tutor; the guidance through the course was clear and he was always available and very helpful. You can see his passion in his teaching. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!

Best teacher for English! I did not expect such a challenge. At first it was intimidating but he was very supportive and really challenged you to stretch your abilities to interpret and express. He was definitely helpful and the course was meticulously laid out. Loved the class - He rocks!

You learnt more than just a writing composition in his class, which gets really helpful when you get to ENGL& 101. His class is not a hard one if you actually do the homework and do review frequently. Workload is fine. The most important thing perhaps is his helpfulness. He'll explain thoroughly to all your doubts. Great instructor, take his class!

One of the best teachers I've ever had. His course load is fine, and he seems to go easier on you as you get closer to finals. It's not an overwhelming class either, and you do learn quite a bit as long as you do all the readings/coursework. He replies promptly to emails, and is a sincere, helpful teacher. I definitely recommend taking his class!

I have had the pleasure of having Mr. Nelson for 2 classes. Of all the online courses I have taken, his is the most organized and best laid out. He is very quick to get back to you and answer your questions. Mr. Nelson is very fair and his classes leave you with a great understanding of the class. You do NOT feel like the class was a waste of time.

Tough class.

Nelson was understanding, supportive, & kind-which kept me from dropping out. He grades on improvement as well as class expectations. Deadlines matter, expectations are clear w plenty of time to get done; hmwrk was light comparatively to my other classes. I would take this class again, I gained new perspectives and enjoyed!

Very, very tough class. Even when correcting my mistakes there was always something to critique and doc points on. Helpful when ask for help. Never got full credit on any assignments or papers.

The work load was a bit more than I budgeted for with my full-time job, so I had to make extra sure to manage my time well to finish all of the assignments on time. He gives pretty clear directions and is good at replying to you in a timely manner. His grading is strict, but you should be able to pass if you're a good note taker.

I took 3 classes (all online) with Mr. Nelson: ENGL 101, ENGL 112, and HUMAN 110. While he isn't the easiest grader, you will become a significantly better writer if you follow his feedback. As a recent graduate from the University of Washington I can genuinely say that I was well-prepared for all the writing, including scientific, I did up at UW!

The work for this class itself isn't difficult. Every week you have 2 tests (on two chapters) and one discussion. The reading is long. Total is about 50-75 pages. The difficult part is his tests, which are a bit ridiculous. Too tricky questions and answers that match his best answer and not the book's. Don't take humanities with him.

This is an organized, clear professor who honestly wants to help you. The workload is very reasonable, and he eases the load around finals week. When he grades, the focus is on improving your writing rather than penalizing you for small mistakes. Most of your lowest grades will be dropped. Study well, don't miss assignments, and you will do great.

Mr. Nelson is a great teacher and man. He helped me get through the class when most teachers would have just failed me. He puts students first, and lets you know exactly how to improve your assignments. Students must do all work though! This is not a class for slackers.

He cares A LOT ABOUT GRAMMAR. I felt as though he didn't even read my assignments, just grading me on my grammar. Now I feel like I really need to work on my sentence structures.

Eric Nelson always answered my questions over mail, which is the main objective of an online professor. I think that his grading was a little tough at times, but this makes you better. Overall, I think I became a better writer from this class.

Eric is well qualified. Be prepared to spend the standard amount of study hours for this course. Assuming you would like to receive a B or better, expect two or three hours of study per semester credit (a semester credit is typically equal to 1.5 quarter credits). This course absolutely helped improve my writing. I have a BS degree in mathematics.

Although challenging, very much worth it. You learn so much in this class and Eric really focuses on pushing you to do better.

My knees were shaking at the beginning of the quarter, because he is a tough grader. You will learn in his class, and be well-prepared for the rest of your college papers. Bone up on your grammar and punctuation; they matter to him and will greatly affect your grade. I met with him one on one and he was very warm and helpful. Great guy!

This was my first class at GRCC, taken Summer quarter 2016. Mr. Nelson is highly proficient in English, and shows it in his grading and feedback. He is also quick responding to emails, and is punctual in posting the week's assignments. Proper conventions and grammar are very helpful in this class, and proofreading is essential. Great teacher.

You have a weekly quiz on the reading assignment. You will have a discussion essay and Journal entry essay to do every week. There are two big essay's to do for the semester. He has always responded to my emails and was glad to have him as a teacher.

Mr. Nelson s a very difficult grader, but he is very clear about what his expectations are. He provides comments on journals and discussion posts and h rovides weekly examples of good student work. I learned a lot about how to analyze and write about short stories.

I learned a lot from this class. My reading and writing skills improved significantly. I thought it was an easy A at the beginning. It was very challenging and I greatly appreciated it. Mr. Nelson always answered my questions. In the end, I am very happy with my grade.

This class definitely helped develop my writing skills. Make sure to do all the reading and write a lot and be clear. You have to work really hard to get an 4.0. The professor is extremely nice and gives awesome feedback. I would definitely recommend this class.

Eric is a great proffeser. His syllabus is very clear and he is very understanding. If you read your book and study for the quizzes you will get a good grade. I really liked his class and learned a lot. I would take him again if I could. Highly recommend the class

A difficult teacher. I found that if I followed his directions I did ok. You must complete all of the assignments if you expect to pass. He grades down for any missed work. Do what he asks and you'll be ok.

This professor's expectations are very straightforward. Each week, you have a discussion forum, journal, and quizzes. Everything is based on the readings. he doesn't require you to talk to him, but he is quick to get back to you if you have a question. He is a hard grader, though.

Great class. I learned a lot about the basics of writing. He gives good feedback on the weekly assignments and on the two major papers. Beyond that he doesn't communicate much with students unless they ask for it. Prefers to communicate with students via the Internet or telephone.

Took this class during covid. We had to read a chapter of the textbook and then take a 20 question quiz, there were also 4 point discussions some weeks. Very easy to pass and answer questions. He always balanced out the workload he gave and made sure it wasn't too much.

This is a tough class. There's a lot of weekly writing to do. Professor Nelson has high standards for writing. I manage to learn about some punctuation and grammar problems that I had that I probably should've learned in high school.

Well, I made it through Nelson's class. Feel like I flexed some muscles. I thinkI'll be ready for my next writing class.

A few things to note about Eric Nelsons English 101 class: - His feedback can come across as harsh criticism but its truly for your own good. Learn how to take it better. He does care. - I wish I couldve had more time in this class but it was summer quarter so it was shorter. - Take his feedback and actually apply it. It will benefit you.

Do all the assignments and improve based on his feedback and youll be fine. Not an easy class.

Put into Eric's class by mistake, super nervous after reading his ratings. It was my first quarter as a RSS. BUT they are wrong!! He grades tough and can be confusing but, is there when you need him. If you keep up with reading you will do great in his class. Does not accept late work. Work is the same every week and there is only 2 big papers.

Mr. Nelson's syllabus was clearly designed with great deliberation and thought. His feedback was extremely valuable. Weekly assignments: journal, discussion forum + critique, quiz, and readings. Two large papers (I see them as midterm/final). The rhetoric/comprehension sections in the book often show up in the quizzes.

Mr. Nelson is a hard grader. Don't take his class and expect an easy A. I worked really hard and got a B (I think). But I learned a lot from his feedback. He is a nice guy.

Loved this class, but he grades VERY strictly. Textbooks are required and you receive weekly quizzes on the readings. He gives wonderful feedback on everything and responds very quickly. It is definitely harder than most 101 classes, but it's worth it.

Very specific about the assignments which help to do them good and not be in the dark. Available a lot just need to reach out to him. Assignments aren't boring and let you get creative. A chill teacher just need to respect him.

Weekly quizzes. Moderate grader so expect the grade won't be in till a few days after. Scales assignments to a minimum out of 4. Assignments are creative. He gives constructive feedback.

He wasn't my favorite professor, definitely super hard on grading and was slow with grading at times. However, he does give great feedback on your writing and I think it would be useful if you're majoring in English or something writing-heavy where you'll need good writing skills. If not, I'd go with an easier prof if you can.

Professor Nelson always gave great feedback. I don't consider writing one of my greatest strength's so I really had to dig deep and do the work. Weekly assignments were given plenty of time and only 2 papers had to be written over the course which wasn't bad. You will definitely have to put in the work if you want to get a good grade.

This guy demands that yo work hard to improve your writing skills, and he doesn't hand out easy As--and a lot of students hate him for it. I learned so much but I put in a lot of work.

He posts a lot of examples of high quality work. But it is hard class.

Professor Nelson has high but clear expectations. He is friendly, professional, and supportive. He takes time to give in-depth feedback on student writing. I have enjoyed his class and would choose him as a professor again.

Very difficult. He was willing to work with me and explain what he wanted.

Eric Nelson is an amazing professor. He helped me gain valuable skills that I can use for the rest of my life. Professor Nelson wanted all of us to succeed and was available anytime I needed help.

Make sure you do the assigned reading. The quizzes are specifically related to the assigned readings. Answers from the Internet or dictionary might be true, but you will be graded down for not using answers from the reading assignments. I found this out the hard way, but fortunately he drops the lowest quiz grade.

Eric's course helped me enjoy the writing process and I no longer feel as anxious as I once did just to get started; I'm glad I chose him as my instructor because now I feel better prepped and ready for future English courses. I enjoyed his thorough feedback on my assignments and ample time given to finish assignments.

I am deeply grateful for Professor Nelson's invaluable guidance this semester. Their constructive feedback has refined my writing skills and helped me develop a stronger voice. I am grateful for their dedication, passion for literature, and inspiring teaching style. It has truly made a lasting impact. Thank you for everything!

Mr. Nelson is a difficult professor--he makes you work, but my writing improved significantly from taking his course. He really cares about students acquiring skills they need for college success.

Very difficult class. Learned a lot about formal writing.

Tough grader. I learned a lot about college-level writing.

My zoom meetings with Mr. Nelson really helped. The feedback that he gave on my papers really helped me improve.

This class was extremely difficult coming from not having done college level reading and writing before. Fair grader but intense workload. I am very thankful for professor Nelson's eye opening selection of assigned readings and his detailed, targeted feedback.

I am beyond grateful for Mr. Nelson's teaching spring quarter. He was always available if I needed help. His feedback on my papers was thorough and extremely clear and helpful. I have a much better idea of what will be expected from my college classes. He is not easy, but he is professional and conscientious.

Professor Nelson's ENG101 class is challenging but worthwhile. The workload is heavy, but the feedback helps improve writing skills. Using resources like ChatGPT and unstuck study for study prep made a big difference.

Had a great experience in his class. Really kind and caring! The syllabus was clear and the readings were interesting. Nelson goes out of his way to make sure students understand and are getting what they need from him. There was a time I very honestly messed up on an assignment and he gave me an extension, knowing I had been working super hard.