He's a great professor, a little tough at first, but when you know what he wants, its not so bad. He takes the time to help during class and after if needed. He never had a problem admitting if there was somthing wrong with what he said or wrote. Funny

This class gave me hives.He does make you feel like a bad writer; I didn't always agree with his comments on why he took off points. The broadcast portion of the class is so much better than print. You will get through it, just don't overload your courses

If you can figure out what he wants, it's easy. If you can't, you fail. The class is entertaining sometimes. It's a frustrating class b/c he isn't always clear about what he wants and so my grade in there isn't as high. I think he's a "B" teacher, getting an A is really hard.

This was an honors section and I don't think he knew quite what he was doing. Started out trying way too hard to be "honors" but once he changed his style of teaching the class got a lot easier. He puts in a lot of work and expects work back but is a fair grader and tries to make class interesting.

good professor and nice guy.

Great teacher and a nice guy. I learned a lot in this class; got an A and thought he was pretty clear about what he wanted.

great for journalism majors... easy to get along with and interact with in and out of class

I took the honors section and I loved his class. Prof Wiggins is very engaging and makes classes fun. Tuesday lecture Thurs. application of lecture tends to be the format. He is a stickler for attendance so show up. If you have problems with your grades at the beginning of the year just schedule a meeting with him. It helps. My grade jumped up.

Wiggins is an all-around nice guy. You can go to his office to talk with him whenever you want. If you're feeling shaky with your writing, let him know, and he'll help you out. I really admire this guy both as a teacher and a person. He makes class fun and interesting. Just show up every day.

Fun class. Interesting. Make sure you take good notes, but he does highlight what you're going to need for the exams. His tests are different(all fill in the blank, in narrative form), but once you get a feel for how the tests go you'll be fine.

this class is intresting. sometimes there will be days where you actually apply what you are learning, which can be fun. his tests come straight from the review. he will tell you in class what to review SO REVIEW IT, because whatever he says will be on the test, will be on the test!!! overall, not a bad class if study to some degree.

smart alleck, my favorite teacher this year :)

i liked professor wiggins. he doesnt take any nonsense and he is big on students who take initative and make the grades. you have to flat out know the info for exams but its not difficult if you spend the time to memorize it. make an effort to get to know him, and thats how you earn respect. his expectations are high but not impossible.

Wiggins is the best. He really knows what he is doing. He does ask a lot but for good reason. If you read the chapters prior to class, take good notes, & do a decent amount of studying you will be fine. Listen to what he says, hes not lying. get to know him. He is always willing to help & he has good connections that can help in the future.

I don't know what people expect, it's a college class, you WILL have to do work. Great guy, managed to put up with the spoiled brats that were in my class, and still found a way to help us all out. Great guy and necessary class, so I would recommend him.

I adore Professor Wiggins! He is so funny and interesting. His tests aren't bad at all as long as you study. I recommend taking notes in his class and studying every bit of them. As long as you actually pay attention and are interested in Journalism then you will do great!

Professor Wiggins is an intelligent and interesting teacher. He does well with keeping a class of three hundred engaged and is surprisingly interactive. For the tests, go to the SI sessions because the TA will have a very helpful study guide and make sure you take careful notes. Memorize people, places, dates, and definitions and you'll do fine.

Wiggins does not give the easiest tests- purely on memorization with fill in the blanks. However, if you copy down the notes he gives in class & read the chapters in the book (which are a little long but interesting), you will do absolutely fine!..I mean, after all it's college. I read the chpts and study 2 nights in advance and make A/B's on tests

I was really worried to take his class after reading all of the poor ratings. It was actually a lot easier than everyone made it out to be. As long as you GO TO CLASS, you will know exactly what you need to for the test. He really doesnt make test questions from the book. Take good notes and study hard and anyone can do well in his class!

he's not as bad as some people say, if you put in effort & go to class then you'll do well. tests are mostly fill in the blank/memorization. make sure to go to office hours if you're having trouble and he's willing to help. if you aren't a morning person though, try to take him in the afternoon!

Look there are a lot of bad comments about this guy. Bottom line he is a nice guy and if you go to class and take notes you will make an A if you dont go to class you will fail. The matireal is pretty interesting and you can understand most of what he says. His tests are all fill in the blank. Just come to class and you'll do fine.

I got an A in the class, do just study your notes and write everything down that he puts on the board, And if he tells you to not worry about something,dont listen to him, know it becuase he may put that on the exam.

Professor Wiggins is a great guy and he led a great class! the class was fun, and even studying for his exams wasn't so bad. I would recommend going to class every day, taking all of the notes, and then make flash cards. His tests are all fill in the blank with dates and names. I didn't like the way his tests were, but they were easy.

This guy turned out to be one of my favorite professors. You have to go to class, his tests are straight memorization from the lectures..I never used the book. He's very helpful if he knows that you're putting in the effort.

I would recommend anyone but him. His powerpoints are long and boring but if you copy it verbatim you should do fine on his 100% fill in the blank tests. Memorize everything he says in lecture because there is a chance that it will be on the test as well as what it is in the book. Hard class but if you work hard you get a decent grade. Study!!!

I took Wiggins twice- the first semsester I failed the class but I ended up with an A the 2nd time. You really do have to go to this class, trust me, he knows his students! write all of his lectures verbatim- thats what he uses for the test questions. He's really not that bad of a guy despite the reviews. I feel confident in the material now.

Wiggins has become my favorite teacher so far this year. He actually holds students responsible for their actions, something that has become increasingly rare, even in college. Just pay attention and keep up with the material and you'll do fine.

Professor Wiggins is not nearly as bad as people make him out to be, I really enjoyed this class. As long as you show up, read the textbook, and make sure you take HIS notes you're set. Simple.

Anyone who trashes Wiggins is pretty much just lazy or terribly confused. I mean really. Yeah, the guy gives pop quizzes every other day, but are they really a surprise if you know they're coming and and that they are word for word from the chapter summary. His tests are from the summaries and his notes, and he knows his stuff. You can learn a lot.

Before you read my opinion, let me just tell you to take someone else. Mr. Wiggins is a nice person and a knowledgeable professor. The problems comes in with his tests. The format is all fill in the blank, narrative format. Who the hell does that? NEVER in 13 yrs of ED have I EVER had to take one of those type tests. It's really ridiculous.

Mr. Wiggins is a nice man and a knowledgeable professor. The problems just comes in with his tests/exams. They're all fill in the blank, narrative format. In 13 yrs of Ed I've NEVER had to take that style format -- EVER! It's really ridiculous actually. Even the people in the office have been hearing about it. My advice: take someone else!

Professor Wiggins is very knowledgable and was always extremely helpful to me when I approached him. Yes, his tests are unusual and can be nerve racking. However, his tests also recite the notes from class VERBATIM. If you don't do well in this class, blame yourself...not Wiggins.

The only reason you should not take the course is if you are lazy, and do not want to put forth the effort in studying. Wiggins made the class very interesting and enjoyable. Although class was okay, the test were ridiculous. Be prepared to study or you are going to fail. Also, the best way to study for his test is a study group!!!!!

Very strict grader, but definitely knows his stuff and is good-natured and friendly to those who treat him with respect. Reporting assignments often involve finances or statistics, so make sure you triple-check your numbers. If you pay attention to what he asks of you and at least know basic AP style, you should be okay.

He prefers a 2.9 on the easiness scale, But I give him a 5. simply out, all you have to do is show up and pay attention. He's the type of professor that makes you want to change your major just to take more of his classes... His tests look verbose but they are funny.

Wiggins is a really, really great teacher who knows what he's talking about and will help you improve. He's a little intimidating but talk to him in class, go to his office, he's a really great person and outstanding professor-the kind you would want to keep up with and go back to when you need a reference. take 291 with him and you won't regret it

He cares that you grasp the subject material, but the material itself is boring, and the required readings are often long and dry. Creates solid class environment that is inclusive and non-political.

I love Professor Wiggins. I took him for 506 and 599. For 506 he can be somewhat of a tough grader on the reaction papers you have to do, but that's only because he is so clear about what he wants. He has a very understated sense of humor, and is willing to hep you get to where you need to be if you ask him. He wants you to get an A.

I was terrified for Jour 506 with Wiggins after seeing his reviews, but I loved his class. He attempted to make lectures interesting -- we would play spot the different games and we watched an episode of Letterkenny in class. If you pay attention in class, participate and pay attention to what he wants from assignments it's honestly a good time.

Main criticism of Dr. Wiggins was the lack of clarity within the grading criteria for this class. Otherwise very engaging and personable and provided engaging material for thorough analysis and discussions within class.

I adore Dr. Wiggins. He is so funny and really personable. He got to know each of us personally. He can be a tough grader so you have to really put your best effort into assignments. Every movie/tv show we watched was entertaining and engaging. Lots of opportunity of extra credit too. Lectures are long but he lets you leave early most days.

Dr. Wiggins is personable and engaging, though grading can be tough. The movies and discussions are interesting, and unstuck ai proved helpful for exam prep.

Professor Wiggins is a great guy, and I enjoyed his class. He makes the material easy to understand for students who have no journalism experience. The viewings are mostly interesting; some can drag on forever, but most are exciting and enjoyable. Assignments are graded tough, but feedback is given, and Professor Wiggins is very accessible.