3.5

John Jones

English - Jacksonville State University

3.5
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
44%
Would Retake
84
Reviews
3.5
Quality
3.6
Difficulty
3.5
Helpful
3.5
Clarity

44%

Would Retake

84

Reviews

Rating Distribution
Official

5

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4

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3

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8

What Students Say

Jones is a very nice man

EH102 - 2.0 rating

I love reading but he manages to take the enjoyment out of every piece of literature that we read

EH220 - 2.0 rating
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 15 grades
Most common grades:
B (4)
A (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(5)C(1)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 19 reported grades
B: 4
A: 4
A-: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (6)
Get ready to read (6)
Graded by few things (5)
Tough grader (5)
Tough Grader (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
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Reviews (84)
5.0
4.0
EH102H
Feb 22, 2003

No Comments

2.0
3.0
EH101
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
3.0
EH102H
Feb 28, 2003

No Comments

5.0
4.0
EH219
Mar 1, 2003

Dr. Jones is the best on campus!!!

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ENG102H
Apr 1, 2003

If you like to stare at a guy with a camaro mullett, listen to the voice of frankenstein for an hour and a half talk about New York, and having your confidence in your writing skills shot to hell, then take Mr. Jones!

4.0
1.0
EH402
Apr 2, 2003

Bad lecturer. Says uh about 20 times a minute. But he grades tests VERY EASILY. I didn't even have to try hard to get an A.

3.0
4.0
EH102H
Apr 10, 2003

Even though he says uh every 2 seconds and his lectures are really boring,I think he is still HOT!!!!!!!

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Apr 21, 2003

Was boring when he lectured, but all in all he was a good and caring professor.

3.0
4.0
EH101
Aug 30, 2003

IF YOU DON'T ALREADY FEEL BAD ENOUGH ABOUT YOUR WRITING SKILLS THEN TAKE MR JONES

5.0
3.0
EH219
Sep 25, 2003

Dr. Jones will not give you a grade unless you deserve it. If you really want to improve your writing skills and are willing to work then you should take his class.

3.0
3.0
EH219
Nov 3, 2003

Good sense of humor. Grades hard but not sadistically. Ditto on the mullet and Frankenstein, though.

2.0
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EH219H
Nov 6, 2003

He drives me nuts!! Uh... Uhh... Ummmm.... I counted one day and in 30 minutes he said those words a HUNDRED times!! Never talks about what's on test. Totally abstract thoughts. Didn't learn a thing.

5.0
4.0
EH119
Nov 14, 2003

Dr. Jones is one of the best teachers I have ever had! I base my entire schedule around his classes! He is a bit tough, and if you aren't a good writer then expect to struggle!! I would recommend him to anyone, just be prepared to earn your grade!

4.0
4.0
ENG101
Nov 20, 2003

Dr. Jones is sooooooo hot!!

5.0
4.0
ENG
Mar 3, 2004

Great teacher! Has a very in depth knowledge of the Romantic period (Blake, Shelley, Keats...). Great personality, too. Very helpful to his students and very friendly.

4.0
2.0
ENG101H
Sep 10, 2004

Good professor. Grades hard on the required essays, but is easy on the eyes, so I guess it's a trade-off.

4.0
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EH101H
Nov 18, 2004

Pretty good prof. he definately knows his stuff. if your willing to put forth the effort hes an awesome teacher.

3.0
2.0
EH311
Apr 27, 2005

How can anyone handle sitting through this man's class? He is as interesting as watching paint dry. I love romantic poetry, but he does not make it interesting.

5.0
3.0
SHAKESPEARE
Oct 2, 2005

I thoroughly enjoyed the class. He is a little boring, but fun when you get him off subject. If you can write and pay attention in class, then you will do well. Everything on the tests are covered in class

4.0
3.0
EH101H
Oct 21, 2005

I love Jonesey!!!!! He is a wonderful prof. and a joy to be around...

5.0
4.0
EH101
Oct 27, 2005

Dr. Jones grades hard, but always is willing to help. Can't wait to take him next semester for EH 102. If you struggle with writing composition then take Dr. Jones.

4.0
3.0
EH219
Oct 30, 2005

Got my first B on an essay in his class. (always made A's) Seems to grade kinda hard on essays and exams. Is very nice and wants to help though. Although he can be boring at times, I think he does actually have a sense of humor. Plus, he is a total hottie if you ask me.

3.0
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ENGLISHLIT
Dec 14, 2005

He is a nice guy but he is soooooo boring. Oh my gosh i could hardly sit there for an hour and a half. He needs to move around and crack a smile. It was bad.

5.0
3.0
EH0
Oct 31, 2006

awesome

5.0
3.0
EH101
Oct 31, 2006

good teacher

5.0
2.0
EH204
Nov 5, 2006

No Comments

5.0
2.0
EH102
Dec 6, 2006

He is very helpful and nice person. He can be boring, but he likes people to speak up. He is my favorite English professor I've ever had. I would recommend him to anyone.

5.0
4.0
EH204
Mar 12, 2007

This was the best english class ever.

1.0
5.0
EH204
Oct 16, 2007

He is RUDE and does not want to help anyone. I already have a hard time in this subject and he has made it twice as hard. He expects everyone to be at his standard in this subject. I guess he forgot that everyone is not here to be an English Major. Oh yea and if you do not want to be talked about don't leave early. GOOD LUCK!

5.0
4.0
EH204
Nov 16, 2007

Way more interesting than I thought an English class could be. Learned a lot about the writers and about writing.

5.0
3.0
E101
Nov 18, 2007

Makes you work hard, but if you do you will learn a lot. Very helpful if you have questions about your writing.

5.0
3.0
ENG101
Nov 18, 2007

If you want to improve your writing across all subjects take this class with Dr. Jones. My grades in both history and math improved due to what I learned from conversations with Dr Jones about essays for this class.

4.0
4.0
EH558
Dec 4, 2007

You'll work your butt off, but you'll learn a lot.

2.0
4.0
EH204
Feb 26, 2008

This guy is a joke. I took him for 204 and had to drop. His reading assignments are ridiculous. Assigns no less than 75 pages each class. I didn't even make it to take an exam, but I couldn't keep up with the readings (especially Eng. Lit.) He's probably okay if you're taking 12 hours; not okay if you're taking 18. Did I mention he says 'Umm!'

4.0
4.0
EH102
Sep 20, 2008

Defiantely not my favorite teacher.

5.0
2.0
EH103
Oct 22, 2008

Dr. Jones is a really good teacher. His writing critique has helped me alot..and i hate writing. There is alot of reading involved, but it's not so bad. He talks with you on a friendly basis. I recommend his honor's class...it's just as easy as any regular course, but wth fewer people!

4.0
4.0
ENG103
Dec 31, 2008

I loved his class. He was helpful when I need advice on a paper, and his lectures were interesting and full of random stories. He makes you work, but it was well worth it.

2.0
5.0
ENG204
Sep 20, 2009

SOOOOOOOOOO boring..does not stick to one topic, he has no personality and he is kinda obnovious

5.0
3.0
EH219
Nov 3, 2009

Dr. Jones is my absolute favorite professor. I have to say that he has completely changed my college career. He can get off-topic, but it's super fun. He's fairly difficult, but if you work and pay attention, you won't have any problems. If you want to actually learn take his classes (esp. 101 & 102 if you want to improve your paper writing).

3.0
3.0
EH103
Oct 5, 2010

At first, I completely hated this man, but he got better throughout the course. However, if you're feelings are easily hurt by criticism on your papers or if you don't typically include a lot of description in your essays, I'd probably suggest that you look for a different teacher. Dr. Jones seems to enjoy writing all over our essays in green ink.

4.0
3.0
EH103
Nov 6, 2010

I dreaded his class at first, but it has turned out to be great. His class is extremely easy if you're good at writing essays. I believe we wrote about 7 essays throughout the semester. If you're terrible at writing, however, you should probably take a different class.

5.0
3.0
EH101
Jan 3, 2011

Loved Dr. Jones. He is one of the best professors I have ever had. His class is hard for students who struggle with writing essays, and attendance is mandatory. You are only allowed 3 unexcused absences during the term. He tends to get side-tracked during groups discussions but overall he is a great teacher.

5.0
4.0
EH204
Mar 7, 2011

Dr. Jones is a very knowledgeable professor. Although he was very interested in the topic, it was very hard for me to stay focused. We didn't do anything but lecture. Also, you must buy the books and if you miss a class, make sure to get notes!

3.0
3.0
EH101
Nov 3, 2011

Dr. Jones was kind of bored but his jokes were funny. i really didn't do much. I hated class.

5.0
3.0
EH103
Nov 7, 2011

Overall a good teacher. I would recommend this teacher.

4.0
3.0
EH101
Jul 12, 2012

He is a pretty good teacher. You can't miss class though, and he can come off as arrogant at times. His test are kinda hard. Must study!

4.0
4.0
EH103
Oct 9, 2012

Professor Jones is an amazing teacher! However, if you do not enjoy writing essays, I do not reccommend this class because that is all you do. He is very picky about blunt when critquing your writing. He will always help you the best he can and truly cares about his students. He also loves class discussions so always come to class prepared!!

4.0
3.0
EH103
Oct 25, 2012

Doctor Jones is a nice guy, but entertaining.. NOT AT ALL. The class was boring, but there is no real reason to pay attention unless he's discussing as essay. Does NOT take late work. A little strict on grading - only take him if you're a fairly good writer. I came out with an A, but it was well earned. The class is very easy few essays little work

4.0
2.0
EH103
Nov 15, 2012

Dr. Jones is a nice guy, and a pretty good professor as well. His class is very straightforward and simple. He can seem a little nit-picky when grading essays, but he is trying to help you develop as a writer. The class is boring, but the plus is he doesn't mind laptops. I sat and played games most of the time since the lectures are pointless.

3.0
4.0
ENG204
Dec 3, 2012

Dr. Jones is very boring and uninteresting teacher. He rambles on about off subject things for the entire class and when you ask him about how to study for the tests he just tells you to study everything you've ever discussed. Definitely not my favorite teacher.

4.0
2.0
EH103
Dec 7, 2012

Very good teacher. He grades hard, but it's really good advice. Attendance is required as well as books. I would recommend him if you love writing, and if you're good at it.

5.0
3.0
EH103EH104
Mar 12, 2013

Jones is an awesome teacher. He makes class enjoyable because he is funny and not very strict. You have to put forth effort, but he's a fair grader. Definitely take him. :)

3.0
4.0
EH104
Apr 2, 2013

Dr. Jones is a nice, funny guy, and would be a great professor in a higher English course. However, I do not recommend taking him in a beginner course. He assigns a LOT of work and can be very nit-picky when grading essays.

4.0
4.0
EH104
Apr 5, 2013

I took Jones for my first two semesters of English Comp. His class is old fashioned sit-and-discuss lecture. This can make things boring. He absolutely loves to ramble on. Essays are graded very closely. He studies the whole message of your paper, and will argue your logic. It's very difficult to receive an A on those essays. Quality Professor.

5.0
3.0
EH500
May 12, 2013

I studied with Dr. Jones for Romantic Poetry and History of the English Language. I am originally from north Alabama and he is from New Jersey, I believe. He was difficult for me to listen to, but he was a very friendly and helpful teacher.

4.0
4.0
EH102EH104
Nov 4, 2013

He's really funny and helpful. He grades his papers very strictly. Make sure you take notes and don't put off doing your papers.

3.0
4.0
EH101
Nov 6, 2013

Do not take him. He goes over the same thing in every single class. He has a very dry sense of humor. I did very well in English all through high school and I received a C in his class. Your only grades come from the papers you write and he grades them very strictly. Be prepared to sit through the entire class' because he uses every second and more

4.0
4.0
EH101
Nov 21, 2013

Dr. Jones is an overall good professor in the English department. Attendance, hard work on essays, and at least some interest is needed to pass this class. Dr. Jones is also strict on grading each essay that is assigned during the semester and expects students to engage in group discussion, or awkward silence will ensue.

5.0
2.0
EH311
Apr 17, 2014

Bless this man. Very monotonous, boring teaching style. But he's so helpful and so kind, and knows so much about the Romantic poets and their history. He's a wonderful person, and he's incredibly fair with grading. He just needs to spice up his classes a bit. Even I had trouble staying interested sometimes. Take him if you want to learn a lot.

3.0
4.0
EH103
Oct 27, 2014

He gets off topic a lot, but he really does care about his students.

5.0
4.0
EH204
Grade: B
Jan 5, 2016

Make no mistake, Eh204 is hard -- near impossible if you don't attend and pay attention. However, I very much enjoyed his class. He has a great personality and is a good teacher. Take notes, read everything he talks about in class, and review often. If you do that, you'll have no problem in his class.

1.0
5.0
EH102
Grade: Not sure yet
Feb 8, 2016

Dr. Jones is VERY boring and monotone. It is very difficult to understand what he is talking about because he speaks this way. Also, he grades his papers very HARSHLY. Make no mistakes in this class, because you will fail.

4.0
3.0
EH219H
Grade: A+
Feb 10, 2016

Lectures about the reading assignment all class. Is prone to get off-topic for about 20 minutes. Assigned two book reviews and two exams all semester, only grade. If you're good at organizing a paper and can understand that concepts of the reading assignments, you're good.

1.0
5.0
EH220
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 29, 2016

Dr. Jones only gives four assignments for the semester: two book reviews, a midterm and a final. He is not very clear on the requirements of the book review so he gave me an F on the first one so I had to drop the class. His lectures are very boring and monotone. I do not advise taking him.

2.0
4.0
EH220
Apr 18, 2016

He is so monotone that I had difficulty not falling asleep in every class. I love reading but he manages to take the enjoyment out of every piece of literature that we read. Unless you enjoy being bored and listening to rambling I don't advise taking him for this course. Oh, and don't take a cookie cake to class!

4.0
4.0
EH220
Apr 23, 2016

Contrary to what some people have said, Doctor Jones is very student-friendly and an intelligent teacher. He is very monotone, but he works very hard to make the material understandable. His class wasn't the easiest, but I found him to be a fantastic teacher. P.S. Don't bring a cookie cake to his class, it makes you look like a child.

5.0
4.0
EH311
Oct 25, 2016
Would take again

Dr. Jones is probably my favorite English professor at JSU. His lectures can be a bit boring at times, but he can also be really hilarious and endearing. He's the sweetest man ever, and gives great feedback to help improve your writing. The writing assignments can seem tough, but ask him for advice and you'll really sharpen your writing skills.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Clear grading criteria
2.0
4.0
ENG204
Grade: B-
Dec 4, 2016
Wouldn't take again

I hate to leave a negative review for Jones because he is a genuinely nice person and he's passionate about literature, but teaching is just not his calling. His lectures are long and boring, he gets easily distracted and goes on tangents constantly, and he is very picky when it comes to grading. There are also very few opportunities for points.

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LECTURE HEAVY
1.0
5.0
EH102
Grade: Drop/Withdrawal
Feb 6, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Jones is very long dry and boring. He is also very hard to understand and speaks way above my head. He is a nice person but hard to learn from. He also grades VERY difficult. I always make A's and B's and he gave me 2 NC's. Expectations are too much for a basic class.

Tough Grader
Get ready to read
3.0
5.0
EH204
Grade: A-
Mar 14, 2017
Would take again

Dr. Jones is very monotone, but he really cares about the topic. He wants you to succeed but he's not going to hand you an A. You have to really work for the grade you want. He only has 4 grades all semester so you have to know what you want going in and work toward it from the beginning. It would be impossible to play catch up after a bad grade.

Get ready to read
Clear grading criteria
LECTURE HEAVY
2.0
4.0
EH102
Grade: C
Apr 26, 2017
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Jones is a very nice man. He is boring and sometimes rude, but he has good intentions. I put in hard work, going to the writing labs and could not get above a C. Grades very tough. The tests can be easy if you study. It felt like any and everything I did, every time he found something to criticize in my papers. I wouldn't take him again.

Tough Grader
Participation matters
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
4.0
EH101
Nov 27, 2017
Would take again

Very tough grader but gives good feedback and is willing to help whenever needed.

Tough Grader
Skip class? You won't pass.
LECTURE HEAVY
4.0
3.0
EH219H
Grade: A-
Dec 5, 2017
Would take again

I actually like John Jones. His class can be little boring because he has a very montone voice and he lectures A LOT, but he is a fair grader and he gives good feedback. He also has very dry humor. he is willing to help and answer questions. DO NOT BE AFRAID OF HIM.

Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
Skip class? You won't pass.
5.0
3.0
EH219H
Grade: A
Aug 24, 2018
Would take again

Dr. Jones is honestly a great professor. If you have an appreciation for literature then definitely take him! you have to read quite a bit in his class, but you only have to write two book reports and you only have a midterm and final. There are no extra assignments and the readings are interesting. Follow up 219 with 220!

Gives good feedback
Clear grading criteria
Amazing lectures
1.0
4.0
EH102
Grade: A-
Feb 19, 2019
Wouldn't take again

Worst professor at JSU.

1.0
5.0
E101
Grade: Incomplete
Oct 9, 2019
Wouldn't take again

I worked so hard in the class, and I continued to get NCs.

Skip class? You won't pass.
Graded by few things
Tough grader
5.0
4.0
EH204
Grade: A
Jan 8, 2020
Would take again

I enjoyed Dr. Jones class tremendously. You have to read a lot, so if you dont like reading I wouldnt recommend this class. You will have 4 grades- a midterm, a final, and two book reviews. You have to work hard for good grades, but an A is not impossible. He lectures for the entire class time, so be ready to take notes.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Lecture heavy
2.0
4.0
EH219
Grade: B
Feb 27, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Dr. Jones was clearly knowledgable in his field as he talks way over students' heads. He often went on tangents and I felt he did not spend enough time talking about things that were relevant to his tests, which were entirely discussion questions. The course was graded on two book reviews, a midterm, and a final. He does not post grades to Canvas.

Get ready to read
Graded by few things
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
EH102
Grade: D-
Mar 9, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Very Very Very difficult professor. Grades your papers very strictly. Gives "No credit" and his test are very hard. You have to write out your answers on the test and no multiple choice! I beg you NOT to EVER take this professor.

Test heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
3.0
4.0
EH102
Grade: B
Mar 12, 2020
Wouldn't take again

Hes really not that bad honestly. He does lecture everyday and hes kinda hard to listen to because he is very monotone. He does give you definitions and the test are short answer written but if you ACTUALLY study youll be fine. His essay grading criteria is a little rough but its nothing you cant get used to plus he lets you revise w/ help.

Gives good feedback
Lecture heavy
Tough grader
5.0
3.0
EH103
Grade: A
Nov 20, 2020
Would take again

Dr. Jones was an amazing professor. 10/10 would take his class again. His classes are a mixture of lectures with discussions both in class and online. Midterm and final are both essays but prompts and expectations are very clear.

Gives good feedback
Respected
Caring
4.0
4.0
EH103
Grade: A
Dec 8, 2020
Would take again

I really enjoyed this class and the topics presented in the essays. Be aware that he will talk about current issues A LOT. Most of the prompts have some tie into a debatable topic, but he does not grade you poorly for an opposing opinion. He is very entertaining and he would always make the class fun with his small jokes and stories.

Graded by few things
Gives good feedback
Get ready to read
2.0
5.0
EH101
Grade: B
Mar 6, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Nice man. I would not recommend him for an basic level English teacher.

Lecture heavy
So many papers
Tough grader
1.0
5.0
ENG102
Apr 14, 2021
Wouldn't take again

Not a fast grader at all. Tough grading rubric, doesnt give much feedback making it difficult to pass. Wouldnt take his class again.

So many papers
Graded by few things
Class Info

Attendance Mandatory

100%

Textbook Required

0%

Grade Predictor

Your expected effort level

LowHigh

Predicted Grade

B+

95% confidence
Based on 15 grades
Most common grades:
B (4)
A (4)
A- (3)
Grade Distribution
A(5)B(5)C(1)D(3)F(0)A-/B+(3)
Based on 19 reported grades
B: 4
A: 4
A-: 3
Drop/Withdrawal: 2
Common Tags
Gives good feedback (6)
Get ready to read (6)
Graded by few things (5)
Tough grader (5)
Tough Grader (4)
LECTURE HEAVY (4)
Clear grading criteria (3)
Skip class? You won't pass. (3)
Rating Trend

Declining

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Last 6 months
Ratings by Course

EH119

5.0

(1)

ENG

5.0

(1)

SHAKESPEARE

5.0

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EH0

5.0

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EH103EH104

5.0

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Difficulty by Course

ENGLISHLIT

5.0

ENG102

5.0

ENG204

4.3

EH220

4.3

EH102

4.1

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