class is hard, but lots of examples given.helpful when asked

He always offers help

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Van Sickle is a good prof. Go to class, do the work and you'll do fine.

nice guy..gives really good comments on how to improve papers. boring in class

He's a nice guy, but very boring in class. Everyone complains about how he rips their papers to shreds but I feel he's just trying to help so you'll get a good grade.

Real nice guy, grades hard but critiques papers well and is very helpful. Drink a coffee before class though. I recommend him!

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Very critical on the papers. I used to think I wrote well. Kind of lost the confidence in my writing a bit. I know that it'll be a big help in the end though.

He is a really nice guy but a very hard teacher. He will tear your papers apart and find everything wrong with them. It is good that he is so critical b/c it pays off for final drafts for your portfolio paprs.

Very hard grader, lots of comments on paper. Can be hard. Expects a lot more than other writing teachers but gives a lot too. Very willing to help.

Nice guy. Very critical. But in the end it really pays off. Can get boring. But overall he's a good prof.

wow. Hard grader, he will not accept anything less than perfect. He turns back all your papers covered in red pen and thinks nothing of it, if you take this class one word-revise!!!

Nice guy...If your papers get his approval, they will more than pass portfolio. Always willing to help-just ask!The more often you submit a paper, the more detailed he will be with his responses.

take this class it is really easy. he lets you revise your papers and turn them back in for a better grade. not strict on due dates at all. only have to write 4 papers, not portfolio style grading.

the class itself is what makes it bad hes good with giving help hes just but you have to ask him and a lot of questions- due dates arent very strict hes a nice guy just a horrible class

The class was awful, but he was ok. i did really like that we were able to turn in each paper multiple times until you get a grade that you like. also liked that he wasnt too strict on due dates.

Very nice guy, if you put the extra effort into class and your papers he is much more willing to help you, lectures are extrememly boring though, he's a tough grader, nothing comes back without lots of red marks, its nice that you can resubmit papers up until the end

Great teacher!!!

He was a great prof and extremely helpful. Overall just a nice guy who knows what he's talking about.

He's great! He's got tons of experience and gives lots of advice if you ask. I'd take him again!!

He was a great prof.! He really knew what he was talking about and was willing to help! I'd recommend him for this class!

This guy is WONDERFUL!!! He's been around the world during his military years and brings a refreshing perspective in the classroom! He's got bunches of kids himself and knows his stuff regarding writing. What a smart and sexy man of the world! I LOVE him!!:) He's like my DAD!!!:)

He was a great prof to have for a introductory to writing class. He really knew what he was talking about, and he knew what a good paper needed. The lectures can be very boring at times, but it was worth it. I wouldn't choose another professor because my writing skills greatly improved after taking his class.

He is a nice guy but SO boring! He is a really tough grader but you can get extra help if needed. Tough class, he is hard to please.

Awesome professor! Class was interesting and I learned a lot.

Lectures tend to be boring, can go off on random tangents at times. Only grade is final portfolio at the end of the semester. Tough grader but gives a lot of feedback for improving your paper. Can only miss 4 classes or he might not take your portfolio. Easy class for the most part.

Ok prof. Very tough grader. Willing to help. If you struggle with writing do not take this prof.

He is some what boring. He tries to bring humor into class, but usually fails. He's an awesome prof. tho. He is a tough grader, but that's good for you. It gets you ready for the higher levels. He is willing to help, as long as you ask, he won't ask you. Overall, if you're signed up for his course TAKE IT. It will do you some good.

Ok, yeah he does ramble and it can be boring. But, he's a REALLY good professor. He will help you with whatever you need and encourages you to ask for help. He's hard, but tough $#!^, you're in college. You will walk out of this class with way better writing skills. I really recommend this guy.

Teacher may talk a lot, but he is very kind and understanding. He's always willing to grade papers thoroughly and gets them back on time. He really helps improve writing skills! He is pretty lenient with due dates, but you must go to class.

Good guy. Tough grader, but that is helpful to improving writing skills.

I really enjoyed this class. Van Sickley was very helpful and he was always there to assist you. Very nice guy!

Prof. Van Sickle is boring in the beginning if you know about paper types and writing styles, but once you get into writing papers, he is very helpful with comments and suggestions and flexible with due dates. He REALLY helps improve your writing with constructive comments. I recommend him for any other time but 8 am.

He's very boring and knows you by face and name, so don't even think about skipping class. He is very help full if you actually need help in writing, he's really annoying if your just there for the gen ed credit.

He comes off and kind of intense, but's he's actually really nice and funny. He gives great feedback, and is good with flexable deadlines. He does ramble sometimes though.

One of my favorite professors at GVSU. Very patient, helpful, and timely with grading. Explains concepts thoroughly and is great with feedback. Very devoted to student success. Very organized and on top of his work.

He has to be one of the best writing profs at GVSU. His explanations of requirements and assignments, as well as paper feedback, are very clear. Very patient and helpful with your portfolio, and he works with you to make sure you pass.

He was a very good writing teacher since he has been at it for a longggg time. His level of interaction was low but that made the writing pace up to the writer which was really nice.

Professor Van Sickle, is a great professor if you enjoy writing. He makes you work really hard if you want a grade above a B. He might seem harsh at first, but he can actually be really helpful if you come to him and ask questions. Definitely recommend this professor to anyone who wants to really push themselves in Writing 150.

He seems super intimidating at first but he really grows on you. He is a very tough grader but it will really help your writing and hopefully pay off in the long run! Overall, really like him.

Good teacher, only have to write 3 essays compared to 4, but the feedback before the portfolio is not a letter grade but his own form of grading. Lots of group work with the same group but its easy. Tough grader, near impossible to get 100% or even over 90% on his assignments but is not too strict about when you turn them in. Old but hilarious.

I am not going to lie, when I first enrolled in Professor Van Sickle's class I feared him. He is very intimidating and a harsh grader. However, I learned so much from him. I highly recommend taking his class if you want to actually learn how to become a great writer, especially if it will be beneficial to your major. Scary man, just go to class.