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Great teacher!!! I wish he could teach more classes. Although you do have to write 1 or more papers depending on which class so if you dont like to write you should possibly take someone else.

the papers can be pretty tough, but he's funny and doesn't take himself seriously. you will learn a lot about politics.

He grades kind of randomly, not too bad though.

essays are based solely on content and he grades them very liberally. he's very willing to deal with those who are unknowladgable about politics in general if you just ask a question. his british accent makes the class fun.

Very cool guy, he is interesting and gives exelents lectures

Great guy, very easy going environment. His grading is a bit inconsistant, but not too bad. Be prepared to write a lot and work for your grade. Stick with him and you'll learn a lot.

I took this as an online class. Everything was clear in what he expected and he was very helpful with people's questions. We had to write an 8-10 page paper, but it wasn't too bad and not too painful. Good teacher for an online class.

Great professor! Learned more than in any other class. You have to work hard, but you'll get so much out of it. My other classes are so easy now because we learned so much in his that we use everyday. He's funny and very entertaining. Puts notes online.

This class was awesome. I enjoyed the material and thought it was well presented. The grading was very fair. If you go to class and pay attention, you will do well.

Knuckey is the best political science teacher at UCF. Third class with him, always fair, very smart and funny.

I'm in his govt. honors class and there are NOT 900-word essays every week. the tests are tricky, 5 true/false questions with justification of your t/f answer and one essay. i am learning a lot; he is funny and welcomes debates between students.

Southern Politics with Knuckey is pretty good overall. His British accent would be entertaining even if his lectures weren't insightful and humorous, which they always are. Learned a lot. He does assign long papers and takes his time giving them back.

The best political science professor there is. I've taken every class he teaches. Be prepared to write a lot, but just do your work and you'll be fine. Nothing you can't handle.

I took Southern Politics with him and although the papers were the most difficult part of the class, the rest of the class is very easy going and you learn a lot about the material.

Second time having him and he is still the best! Will always help you if you ask and is always willing to modify to your situations regarding life outside school.

Loved goin to class, it was always interesting and entertaining. Loved the English accent and dry British humor. Cant wait to take another class with him. Tests are not hard if you review a little and papers aren't too bad either. He gets 2 thumbs up!

his lectures were really fun. not what i expected in a government class. lots of interesting debates. he doesnt try to force his views on anyone. encourages you to have your own opinion.

Great Southern Politics teacher, passionate about the material. Amazing lecturer (with and w/out powerpoint). I would happily take him again.

Very cool having an English soccer buff teaching American Government. Very funny, intelligent guy who actually makes the class interesting. Attendance is important.

Extremely helpful professor.Lectures are interesting and easy to understand.Highly recommend Knuckey!Test are not too bad if you study!!!

Good stuff. He makes every effort to help you succeed. As long as you make an effort and allow him to help you, you'll do very well. Nice guy, makes you feel at ease. You do have to write quite a bit, but he's a fair grader.

Great professor, I learnt a lot from the class. Tests were multiple choice and essay and were not bad....if you study!

this class is awesome!! and the teacher is great as long as you study

Very Clear in that what he puts in the notes is on the test. Makes the class fun. He always makes class interesting. Nobody should do poorly in his class.

Take this class! He is so sweet, pretty funny, not hard at all, and you don't really need to read the book. He is also very good about special circumstances with your personal life. It is an interesting class as well.

Awesome! Interesting having a British prof for American Government, really knows his stuff. Great discussions, sometimes plays devil's advocate which keeps discussions going really well, very thought provoking. Easy assignments, tests easy if you study. Requires essays but gives good feedback.

Good, quality teacher. He grades based on essays and multiple choice questions. He is a tough essay grader. Not the easiest class but makes you interested in American politics. Funny too. Reading the book isn't really necessary since all his testing material comes from his lectures.

Dr. Knuckey teaches well. He has interesting lectures, and he encourages discussion in class by raising relevant questions. To remain fair, he rarely takes sides discussing anything. I would recommend him.

I took his class last spring...It's the best class I've taken (up there with Con Law but it's different)He is an amazing professor. I didn't have a single boring moment. I looked forward to Southern Politics. It's such anexperience. Knuckey should teach more courses. He knows lots,very fair grader.

Three words: This guy ROCKS!!! I have never had a more interesting and engaging class or professor! I actually look forward to going to his class above any others. Not a boring moment, and the time just seems to go by too quickly. If you can, take this class!

I was so not interested in this class b4 taking it but knuckey definetly made this class really interesting. He is really clear and is a real livey professor. His tests kinda suck bc they're just 1 essay question but he's really good at explaining things. Take him, u wont fall asleep in class again!

Really interesting class!

Probably one of the best professors I've ever taken. It's not an easy A, but it is an easy B. I got an A, but you have to keep up on the reading, and you must show up to class. If you can keep yourself from slacking off then this is an easy boost to your GPA. Tests are 1 essay, so create an outline.

a british guy teaching american government? sounds odd, but he makes it work! he's intelligent, funny, and the tests are very fair. go to class and take notes, and you'll be fine. the reviews are word for word, pretty much, from the notes, as he is really organized. take him if you can! :)

Quite a lot of reading and exams are not easy, but it is such an interesting class. Learnt more in four weeks than I have from most other poli sci. class put together. You wil have to work hard for an A.

Online class, a lot of assignments. Not too hard as long as you keep up with the work and read the chapters. Tests are pretty easy.

Great teacher. Keeps class interesting and is very knowledgeable. He relies on essays and short answer questions for tests. If you go to class, read at least some of the book, and study, you'll do fine. I highly recommend this guy.

Hey is hard! But he is a great teacher learn so much! You need the book need to keep up on the reading and go to class everyday! Take very good notes will be helpful on Exam they are all Essay.

be prepared going into this class...it is the departmental exit requirement for the major...dr. knuckey is a great professor, rather helpful, clear and concise...he teaches this class online which usually works to your advantage in terms of flexibility...2 tests that do not seem that difficult, a host of assignments, and a final paper round it out.

Really interesting and informative class and professor. I think the last post about one of the books assigned in very unfair. Dr. Knuckey has gone out of his way to help us and the book is available if you look.

Attendance Nazi who reads powerpoint slides to you. Very clear as to expectations but very subjective grading. Does not award A's lightly. Assigned paper on an unavailable book. If your late you might as well not show up it just pisses him off. Take something else its not worth the hassle.

I took him for American Government and enjoyed his class very much. When I took Southern Politics, I enjoyed class too but not when I received my tests graded. Knuckey makes class very interesting but he is a hard teacher (especially tough on his essay tests). He requires you to read a lot although you don't have to. Attendence is mandatory.

Awesome professor. Makes class interesting/funny. Requires a lot of reading & takes attendance. Tests are straight forward from notes and in-class material. Attend class to take good notes..will be an asset on your tests and final.

a very unique class and professor. he does demand a lot out of his students, but he is willing to help you if you need it. his lectures are interesting and you really do learn a lot by the time the semester is over. great professor

Dr. Knuckey is easily the best professor at UCF, but know this: HE WILL CHALLENGE YOU. I left his course with a real understanding of the subject, though the grade did not come easy. He is a stickler for attendance, but even if he wasn't, I would recommend going as one absence will throw you off the material completely. HIGHLY RECOMENDED!

very intelligent, intimidating man. will walk all over you if you show weakness. the most i have ever learned in a class, but my grade doesnt reflect it (c). prepare to work VERY hard just to pass. DO NOT expect an A on anything, even if you know the material 100%. I would still suggest taking him if you are interested in politics.

Dr. Knuckey really makes this an interesting class to take on-line. But you do have to keep up with assignment deadlines and do the reading that is required. If you like web-based classes this is a very organized class and you can do well if you keep up to date.

Took it online. Tests are tedious but passable, A LOT of reading. Grades the 2 essays you have to write VERY harshly. I did learn a lot though. The essays topic were also not very inventive, didn't leave a lot of room for creative answers.

Dr. Knuckey is tough. I had him for two grad courses and I got A's in both. Then I chose him for my thesis director. Yeah, he is tough and he will kick your ass. But that is why I stuck with him and I'm a better man for it. Thanks for expecting so much from me.

He's very helpful and personable. Willing to help any student who puts forth the effort. The tests aren't bad and he gives lots of hints as to what the topics will be. Looking for details most of the time and a simple guess won't earn much credit. The paper is pain but not bad spread out over a semester.

attendance is recorded, knows everyones name by like the 2nd class. power points and interesting lectures, uses the assignments after each chapter in the book, easy. 3 tests, short answer questions and matching. i did bad on the first test, but then amazing on the second test, you learn what he's looking for. would take again. learned alot!

Prof. Knuckey in my opinion was a good prof. He was very clear and helpful. If you want to learn something, I highly recommend taking his class. He uses powerpoints for his lectures. All in All his class was interesting, I received an A and I'll be taking his Southern Politics class in the Fall.

This class was very easy. He makes it an easy class. You will have to do group work and you will have an assignment due about once a week, but they are not hard. I recommend this class, because Doctor Knuckey is a great teacher.

Exams are extremely difficult. STUDY and take good notes and you will be fine. Overall good professor, helpful. I think I counted our final 21 pages (not to scare you.) He will answer any of your questions. Summer class so there was no paper. Learned a lot but scope and methods is very boring. He tried to make it as interesting as it could be.

Great guy, the accent (British) didn't impede learning. Took him for summer, so no survey, but plenty of book worksheets, almost one every class period. Really helpful and understanding.

omg I adore this man. He is VERY difficult though. Lots of essay questions and tests are insanely hard. You MUST go to class. I took two classes with him in one semester and I'll probably end up taking another sometime. Love him.

Nice guy, cares a lot about his students. Textbook is mandatory. Homework every day, but not insane amounts + you get credit for it. Research paper at end of semester is HUGE but doable. Be EXTREMELY thourough on your essay responses on the 3-4 tests.

Bring Knuckey a case of Guiness the first day and garunteed you'll get an A (He lived in Louisiana.. he isnt above corruption)! Very entertaining and great teacher, took him online for scopes and now southern politics. Take him if you can!

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Knuckey is wonderful. You have homework every week but its easy and helps supplement your grade. there are 3 tests, 2 midterms and a final that is worth slightly more. no tests are cumulative, and are fine if you study the review he gives you. he's got a great sense of humor and always had the class laughing. he's become one of my favorite profs.

Really great prof. very dedicated to teaching and his students. Mandatory attendance,2 midterms, 1 essay final, and time consuming data analysis paper. This class is difficult and a lot of work, but very rewarding. Would only take if you are a poli.sci. major.

Professor Knuckey is an asset to UCF. Southern politics is not an easy class, but he made the class interesting. Yes, you do need to dedicate a lot of time to studying outside of class, but if you are at all interested in political science, this is a great class! :)

By no means is this an easy class but you learn a TON and his lectures are great.The tests are all essay format but he makes it clear beforehand on what he is looking for.Go to class, read.My main advice though: START THE PAPER EARLY!I'm grateful to have taken him,I was forced to think and was exposed to grad level work.Hot British accent is a plus

Took Prof. Knuckey for Scope and Methods. Tough material, but he made it extremely clear. He's hilarious and great at teaching, and knows exactly where students struggle. He'll also walk you through anything you don't understand.

Dr. Knuckey is amazing! Literally he is one of the best professor's I've had at UCF. His course was easy to understand and very clear on what was required for each lesson. I took his Scope and Methods class online but it was still enjoyable and I still felt like I was taking an interesting and involved course.

I took Dr. Knuckey's class two and half years ago and I can honestly say he is the best teacher I ever had. Scope and Methods of PS is a very boring subject but he made it fun and he really cares about every students progress. His class isnt easy, and I almost didnt take him because of it, but Im really glad my schedule limited me that semester.

Professor Knuckey is very engaging and interesting, took him for Southern Politics. Attendance isn't mandatory but extra credit so it's better to go. Exams are short essay format but he gives you the prompts ahead of time. Also he has a British accent, which is always enjoyable. Will take him again.

Very interesting class and Knuckey is clearly very passionate about what he does. Great prfoessor, but he does work you hard. I reccomend him if you are someone who wants to be challenged and learn a lot, but not if you are looking for an easy A. I would definetly take him again.

Amazing professor. A very boring subject, but he did an excellent job creating interest and explaining himself, the assignments and the purpose of them very clearly. When grading assignments he takes the time to not only mark which questions you missed, but explain why it was missed. Very constructive. Wish I could take another one of his classes!

Dr. Knuckey teaches online classes very well. There are a lot of busy work assignments (MicroCase), but they will help on the tests and with the research paper. He responds quickly to emails and gives good feedback on tests. On the first couple of assignments he will give you an opportunity to make up points if you miss something.

Best. Professor. Ever. This class is tough, and he expects a lot out of you. But if you care about doing well, and he knows it - he will help you understand and get a hold of the material. Be prepared for some interesting projects and worksheets!

Not the easiest class ever, there's alot of work/reading, but it helps a ton on the tests, quizzes, and assignments. Take notes or you will fail! Gives you the opportunity to make up missed points on assignments, up until the 1st test. Really recommend him, he really does care and really does make sure everyone is clear on what's going on.

Took online. He is an incredible professor but the material is tough. He does a great job at being available to you and being understanding, especially for an online class. The material isn't easy though, especially if you are someone like me who isn't a political science major.

Dr. K is an attentive professor who wants to see his students understand the material and succeed. This class was challenging for me, personally;Dr. K was always available to contact with questions and concerns. Receiving an A is attainable. I took this as an on-line class; Dr. K prepares power points to add value to the online setting.

Dr. Knuckey is a great professor and taught what has been my favorite class so far. His lectures are very interesting and he clearly puts a lot of work into them and the accompanying slides, which are filled with data and relevant information. He is very open and respectful to students with questions and the class was much more fun than difficult.

I was on the border between a B+ and an A all year. He wasn't always the clearest about what would be considered "A" work but I still thoroughly enjoyed him and the class.

Knuckey is probably one of the greatest Pol. Sci. professors at UCF. His style is simple and manageable. I took this his class in 8 weeks and managed a B+. He will help you every step of the way & he always reply's to your emails in a timely manner. If you have the chance to take him, do it!

Provided really good feedback. Good about communicating with students. Understanding and will help you if you need it. Would definitely take an online class with him again.

Really easy class. Learned how to work with statistics. All quizzes are unlimited time and the answers are directly stated in the book. Finished with a 94%.

Dr. K is awesome! I went to his office hours a couple times before tests and he was extremely helpful . He gives you the essay questions for the 2 midterms and final. The assignments equal to 25% of your grade for a nice cushion if you dont do so well on the tests. His lectures are interesting and informational. He truly cares about his students!

The class is relatively easy but a lot of work. The quizzes and writing assignments aren't hard but its difficult to understand what he considers an A. The Mircocase assignments are a pain if your not good in statics and the FINAL was ridiculously HARD. Its worth 20% of your grade and was probably one of the hardest finals I have taken at UCF.

The first month will be a learning curve and your grade will reflect accordingly. Prof. Knuckey is great and his material taught me a lot. I highly recommend this course, although I recommend utilizing his office hours during the beginning section. He cares very much about his specific format of answering questions. Great online polo-sci class.

He really does care for his students. He gives great feedback. It was a harder class and MicroCase can be difficult to navigate sometimes and it does feel like an outdated program. However, he made the course run as smoothly as he could. He provided online lectures and modules that were very helpful. Would recommend taking him.

If you have the option to take this class with Professor Knuckey take advantage! I learned so much and he truly cares for his students, helps you in whatever you may find difficult. 3 exams with the essay portion (gives the topic before hand). I strongly recommend to study his powerpoints for the exams and write out your essay responses.

I do not have enough good things to say about Professor Knuckey, but because I only have 300 characters I'll settle for this: this was the only class I've ever taken where I was genuinely sad when it ended. The class isn't easy, but as long as you put in the effort you will pass. Professor is willing to work with students. Definitely recommend.

6 modules 2-3 quizzes/module 5 written assignments 2 exams Schedule and plan ahead. The class is easy but tedious, so stay on your toes. Professor will always remind you when something is due. Gives good feed back on written assignments and his expectations for the assignments are very clear. Super accessible. A good professor!

He cares about his students. I took one online class with him and I Skyped him sometimes. Very attentive, very nice person. To be honest, he really cares about you understanding the topic. He REALLY care about his students. I won't said it was easy but not a hard class but not a lot of homework.

Professor Knuckey is a fantastic professor. The class included weekly modules and quizzes, which at times may be lengthy, but the grading requirements were very clear. He always gives feedback on what you missed, and will give you the opportunity to redeem your incorrect answers. Definitely take Professor Knuckey!

Professor Knuckey is a caring professor. Every time I took a quiz he would review it and tell me which answers I got wrong and he would let me fix them. The class is tough but he is very helpful.

Take Scopes with Knuckey, he's great! Course consists of Quizzes, Assignments, Midterm & Final (each make up 25% of grade). First half of class you watch recorded lectures & take a quiz per week (can be corrected for full credit), then take the midterm. Second half is 8 assignments from the SPSS workbook (no corrections), & a non-cumulative final.

He was an amazing professor! Truly learned a lot about southern politics and it was so enjoyable. So far I have an A, but I took final tonight to see where I'll be at after. If I were to get a B in this class I would not be upset due to how much I have learned. He is a great lecturer and easily accessible outside of class! Overall, awesome!

When he tells you to start your work before it is due, he means it. If you have a question he is very responsive to e-mails. Hard class to take online, but he is a great professor

Scopes is my easiest class this semester because you just follow his lectures (pre-midterm) and the SPSS book (post-midterm). Put his lectures on 1.5x-2x speed, and it makes them SO much more bearable, and SPSS is so simple if you follow the book. I've done most of the HW the day it's due, and I'm set to get an A so I highly rec his class!

Online class had assignments every 3-4 days throughout the semester. The class consists of quizzes and writing assignments which weren't very difficult. The quizzes were open book and had no time limit. He also gives a grace period to turn in late work but if you abuse it (I did) he tends to start grading a bit harsher so try to do it on time.

The prof is amazing, the class is terrible. I cried a half dozen times or something bc of this class. Lectures are long, but quizzes are easy. The second half of the class is 8 SPSS assignments, so it's like a stats class. If you're a math person, great. If not, just run. Take it with literally any other class. It's so time-consuming. Legit no life

Prof Knuckey is a great professor and gives good feedback. He is also very easy to contact outside of class. His online class has no exams but lots of quizzes and writing assignments. You have until 5PM the day after an assignment is due to submit it without late penalty (a real life saver!). The easiest way to ace the class is READ THE TEXTBOOK!

Professor Knuckey is really easy to reach and quick to give feedback. There is two assignments a week. Quizzes and written assignments only, no midterm or final. The quizzes are open book and note with no time limit. The major downside of this class was the insane amount of reading. There was so much reading and the quizzes were fairly long.

There is a LOT of reading to do. That being said, it's interesting which makes it easier. There's two assignments a week ranging from chapter quizzes, case studies, and written assignments. Some assignments seem impossible but if you do the reading you'll be fine. He doesn't grade harshly but don't make the mistake of thinking you can just skim by.

Dr. Knuckey is now one of my favorite professors at UCF. He is readily accessible outside of class, actually lectures instead of just reading off of the slides, and is very willing to talk and work with his students. While the class is not difficult, he expects time to be put into his assignments and will grade accordingly.

Take Dr. Knuckey! Yes, there is a ton of reading but that's the bulk of the work, if you do that the assignments will be very doable. If you're expecting online lectures this isn't it, but you don't need it bc seriously if you read the textbook and his ppt notes you're good! Be prepared to dedicate a lot of time towards this class, you can do it!

Don't take this Professor if you're lazy, or looking for an easy A. You have to work for it. The assignments are super spread out, which is nice, but the assignments do take a long time. The quiz questions are tricky, and you have to apply yourself to get the correct answer. Good news is the material is really interesting, I learned so much.

I can't even describe how amazing this professor is. My friends recommended him to me and I ended taking him and he exceeded my expectations. He tells you the truth about Southern Politics, and he is a wonderful professor. He makes sure that you understand what he expects out of the course and really wants you to succeed.

I really like Knuckey as a person, great guy, however his tests are brutal. His powerpoint slides don't tell a lot of the material so you really have to listen in his class and take really good notes. This class is also entirely history and focuses a lot on slavery. This class wasn't bad but is hard to get an A.

This class was extremely interesting, I learned so much. There are quite a few assignments but it isn't too much. Reading and taking good notes are very important. Extra credit attached to attendance. The tests can be tricky due to wording but it is manageable. He is willing to help and go over any material with students. 10/10 recommend.

Dr. Knuckey is easily among my favorite professors I've had. This is my second class with him and it was great (as expected). If you see his name for the class you want just pick him you won't regret it. Obviously theres work to do and grades aren't handed out but he's very fair and the courses are absolutely doable.

Dr. Knuckey made getting up and going to class very easy. His lectures were some of the best that I have ever attended at UCF! Make sure to take good notes, as his PowerPoint slides aren't content heavy, and the Exams are very lecture heavy. Attendance is not mandatory, but if you miss less than 3 classes, you'll get 3 points added to your grade.

Professor Knuckey's lectures are engaging, but the exams require mastering a lot of specific details. Attend class, take thorough notes, and use resources like Unstuck AI to ace this course. Overall, a rewarding but challenging class.

Dr. Knuckey is a great professor that is extremely accessible outside of class to ask questions, meet on zoom, etc. We had to read quite a few articles a week but truthfully it wasnt bad. I question if these lower ratings are reflective on him or personality differences/people that didnt ask him questions on expectations for the course. Great prof.

No clear grading criteria, with not enough feedback either. Kept writing that he didn't really “see my voice coming trough” in my assignments, which didn't make much sense, since I wrote it and not him. If you do take him, memorize the test questions he puts ahead of time on the study guide and go with an essay memorized for those questions.

Great Professor. Second time with him. He is engaging, kind, and cares about students. In my opinion, he gives good feedback. Tests are relatively easy as he gives sample questions that tell you EXACTLY what to study.

Dr. Knuckey is an amazing professor. I took a graduate-level course, and the class was not too difficult. It is heavily discussion- and reading-based, so you have to be prepared (e.g., reading everything assigned, raising questions, and contributing to the conversation). He is very accessible outside of class and gives timely feedback.

This was one of the first Political Science classes I've taken, and I absolutely loved it. His lectures and grading criteria are clear. The only way to not pass this class is by not engaging with the material or not showing up. This course requires a lot of effort. Do not take if you're not willing to put in the work.

Great professor. Would take again. I have taken two graduate classes with Dr. Knuckey. They are very much discussion based. The format of the classes is very conducive to learning. Very interesting readings. His classes made me a much better researcher.

It is a challenging class but if you start the spss assignments early you can ask him questions he will help clarify. I talked to him several times on Zoom and he helped explain the material. Was available on weekends which was nice. Assignments only take you a day if you start them on the due date, but he tells you to start them early.

I was really fearful about this class given what I had heard but it turned out to be way more manageable than I expected! The professor was super responsive whenever I had questions especially with the SPSS assignments, which made a big difference. If you're willing to put in the effort plan ahead and actually ask for help, you'll do fine.

Really knowledgeable in the area, and very good at explaining the topics. He usually also gives plenty of resources to help out with the long homework. Not the best with answering questions though, he'll usually just tell you to refer back to the handouts and slideshows he makes. Still, pretty good professor overall!