pretty laid back. he is helpful, but you have to put in the effort. very open.

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he makes you work hard but's worth it 'cause you're out of the class 10x smarter

great class...the teacher is pushy but it works in the long run...

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I thought he was a really good teacher, most students that complain probably didn't even try. He's always there to help in class, during office hours, and conferences. Thanks for a great semester! :)

The best teacher I've ever had. You only need to show some effort and interest and he helps you whenever he can.

VERY HELPFUL INSTRUCTOR, IF YOU SHOW THE EFFORT. DOESNT LIKE TEACHING TO UNRESPONSIVE STUDENTS. HELPED ME THROUGH A LOT IN THE SEMESTER

Great Teacher. It's tough, but if you try more than you complain in his class, you'll do fine. Be responsive to what he says and he'll help you out. He's not that hard. People who think so are obviously not good writers. You'll be a better writer after the semester, just do the work and listen!

Great teacher!I am taking him again for 303. Really wants you to pass his class and he is very helpful. Just do all the work.

Matt is a fantastic teacher. Reading through all of his reviews I am not quite sure what everyone is talking about. He was incredibly helpful and really wants his students to do well. He was always willing to meet with students after class to clear up any confusion. In total we were only given 4 papers.

Thinks a C is a good grade. Told me my paper was very well written and gave me a B-. Extremely confusing grader; will tell you you're on the right track with homework and then kills you on the final. Send him your rough drafts to read. He reads them and grades them as if they were a final.

I don't know why everyone bashes him. I know a lot of people consider him a tough grader but I honestly wrote every paper the night before it was due and got an A on everything (including my final grade). I thought he was an awesome teacher although his directions for assignments were a bit vague.

He is one of my favorite teachers at State. He is always willing to look at your work outside of class so that you can learn and and develop your writing skills.

Cool dude. He made sure you knew the writing material well so when you wrote the essay you knew what you were talking about. Willing to help outside of class via email. I wrote an absolute horrible essay and got a C, but not once did i get over a B on an essay. Hard grader but easy B.

I loved this class. I feel like I took a lot away from it without working my butt off. Going to his office for extra help with papers really pays off. He doesn't assign a lot of work, so when he does just put in the extra effort and do it well. I got an A in the class.

I love this prof. Super nice guy, always trying to be cool and relate to his students. You can tell her is really PASSIONATE about this subject and he is willing to do whatever it takes to help his students become better writers. Take advantage

Very specific, down to earth person who tries to find a common ground with students so we may grasp subject better. Cares about helping students do better at writing. Attendance is crucial.See him in his office and put 4th all effort to do well and he'll let U make up bad papers. A bit tough on grading but he has helped me do well in many classes

This is a pretty cool prof. The group papers threw me off a bit, but it gives you a chance to work with other students.

My writing skills improved a great deal due to this class! I highly recommend taking RWS with Copeland because his instructions are always very clear, and he is willing to work with his students in order to improve their grade. If you follow directions well, and aren't afraid to ask questions you will do well in his class!

Copeland is a REALLY cool guy and definitely my favorite teacher for first semester. His prompts can get a little unclear but as long as you put the effort into it, you'll be able to get a good grade. Only two papers and 2 "Final" projects which were easy. Can be a tough grader if you don't ask him for help! Use the textbook a little bit...

My favorite teacher last semester. Very personable and really wants you to do well. Ask questions and go to class because he will explain what he wants in the papers. He really appreciates if you go to office hours. Seriously nice guy!

best teacher go for it

Great Professor. As long as you try you will do good in the class.He is easy and super cool. He is very understanding and sometimes cancels class. He is not a hard grader. He is a great teacher. You watch movies and only have three essays the entire semester unlike other classes that have 4.

Im not a big English fan but this teacher is awesome!!a lot of group work and there are only 3 essays. The professor is super chill .GO TO HIS OFFICE HRS!! that will definitely boost ur grade. he sometimes misses class which is cool bc he extends the essay deadlines. I got a B- and didnt really go to class but did go to his office hrs.

SUPER chill professor. loved him. watch movies only 3 essays and a lot of group work. he is really understanding. go to his office hrs for a good grade, will definetely help a lot. overall good teacher!! i got a b- and barely went to class it should be an easy b or a if you try

This teacher was awesome. If you go to class, participate and do your home, you won't have an issue. Go to office hours, he is very helpful and you can argue for your grade and if you're witty, you will get it boosted up. EASY CLASS if you do the work and don't procrastinate.

He was okay. Try to be on his good side - go to class, participate once in a while in class, be nice, go to office hours sometimes and you'll get a good grade. Only wrote 3 essays and gave us a lot of time to work on them. Class was kind of a drag though. He's generally a nice teacher.

I took him a year ago and have been meaning to do a review on Copeland ever since. I LOVED HIM. Such a cool dude with a sarcastic sense of humor. He can come off as an ass but he means well and he's HOT. Even if he does wear crocs. Easy class if you put forth a tiny bit of effort. You can definitely argue your grades if you have legit reasons.

I can't argue against what others are saying about him but he really is a great teacher and is really passionate about what he teaches. I really loved this class mostly because of how he interacts with the class and has us debate. He talks a lot but he knows what he's saying. It's not easy to get an A in this class though you will have to work hard

He's a good teacher. He explains in class what he wants in your essay. Pretty much discuss same topic every class, a little repetitive. Only 3 essays and no final. The workload for this class is medium but he's a difficult grader. He really makes sure that you understand the argument before you write your essay. Not too liberal or conservative.

He is not as bad as everyone is making him out to seem. Yeah he may seem rude but he's just blunt. He is a tough grader but I learned a lot about my writing and how to improve it. He will help you if you ask for it. I liked the class and the way he teaches.

I thoroughly enjoyed Copeland as a professor. He takes points off for missing class but if you go to his office hours and actually talk to him he's a really cool guy. I learned a lot about my writing skills while taking his class. Taking him again in the fall!

Hes a super chill teacher. Very nice and clear. Throughout the class, there're 3 assignments, you're asked to read three texts and write 3 essay's. Don't be afraid if you don't understand the article because in class he discusses the text with students and clarifies what he wants in the essay. Keep in mind he's a harsh grader. Make use of office h

Super cool guy. 3 papers (projects), no tests, attendanceparticipation matters. If you meet with him in his office hours and get to know him he will be on your side. Second semester taking him, wish I could take him again!

He is a tough grader but gives you the chance to revise papers to help you because he wants you to pass with a good grade. He is very helpful when you need it and very willing to help out during office hours. Class is usually the same everyday but he will start marking you down if you skip class often.

Copeland is cool, really into what he's teaching which helps with learning. Very clear and always offering to help students during his office hours.

He is a nice guy, but he expects a lot out of you. It helps you become a better writer, but sometimes the work is just tedious. You should go to his office hours, it will boost your essay grades a lot!

He might seem mean at first, but once you attend office hour, you'll know that he is the most understanding and helpful professor at state.

Copeland is a great professor. If you are looking for an easy A, this is not your class because he expects you to put work and effort into your papers. Yes, he can be a tough grader, but you can go to office hours ask him for help whenever you need to and you can re-write your essays. He might not be easy, but he helps you become a better writer.

He was a very good teacher. Although he expected a lot, he did provide means and opportunity to alleviate the load of work. He gave out three projects over the semester and little breaks in between. Read and take notes on the book to help with the papers. Pushes you to do well, can go off on tangents so be ready. Go to office hours, ask a lot.

At first I didn't like Copeland too much but then he grew on me. He has a quirky sense of humor that you'll probably end up finding hilarious which makes class more entertaining. Show up to class, cuz even though he doesn't always take attendance the discussions in class REALLY help your paper. Would definitely take him again

Professor Copeland was awesome. Solid professor. Makes sure he's making himself clear and tells you exactly what he expects from your papers. No book assigned, mostly just gives you readings on BB and has you go find other readings. I highly recommend Professor Copeland

Had him for both 100 and 200. It took time for me to know what he wanted on the paper. Classes are very important he goes over readings during class so you can understand it better. He really cares about your grade and always willing to help. If you read and listen to what he wants you should have a good grade :) Final paper was fairly easy too!

It definitely took me some time to figure out what he wanted on the essays, so my first couple weren't amazing, but after going into his office hours it helped me a lot. I would recommend showing up for class because you go over the readings and help you analyze them. A good teacher though because he does care and wants you to do well!

This was an easy, great RWS class. He gives amazing feedback and the whole class is only graded on 4 papers that are nicely spread throughout the semester.

Great professor, really takes the time to help the students understand his material and shift them in the right direction. Makes each class meeting direct and informational. He continuously makes the effort to reach out to struggling students or answer any questions. This class is easy and straight forward all you have to do is listen and write.

I am a terrible writer, always have been and seemingly always will be, but thoroughly enjoyed this class. Copeland is one of the few writing teachers that will read your paper thoroughly and give you good feedback. Also gives a lot of time to draft and discus in class. Also just a good guy, do recommend.

I consider myself a bad writer and after taking Professor Copeland class, I have became a better writer. He takes the time to meet with students one on one . I love that because you to get to work on issues that you have & became a better writer. if you want to learn how write take him. I love this class and the way Professor Copeland teaches!

Great professor. Long lectures, but not to heavy on the homework or projects. Great guy. Would recommend.

Copeland is a good teacher. The class is pretty simple. 3-4 papers & weekly journal assignments for homework. He doesn't follow the syllabus so be warned (I was really confused). If you do the work you earn the grade, he is fair. E-mail him with questions, he will help! Go to office hours & have him review paper, very helpful. I would take again.

Highly recommend this professor, his assignments are pretty reasonable and he treats this course as a hybrid class meaning nearly half of them are "at home work" days. He's super personable and funny and you will enjoy his lectures.

This is English so you will have to read & write. With that said he is willing to help if you talk to him. He goes over readings & guidelines, which are pretty flexible, as he wants you to be you as a writer. If youre having difficulty, he is really accessible & truly cares. But if you dont make the effort to communicate thats on you. Hes great

He is very understanding and he lectures very well. Always gives good feedback, attending meetings with him is very helpful. He is somewhat a tough grader but you do learn a lot from his class

Allowed students to make assignment topics things they were interested in. Can be a tough grader at first but just wants to give you a good understanding of what he wants. ANSWER EVERY PART OF PROMPT. Mandatory discussion boards w peer editing.

I would highly recommend you taking his class. He cares about his student, give chances to make out the writing. He posts weekly recording lecture help you understand the materials. I liked his class a lot, I would definitely take him again in future. Thank you

I recommend this professor! I really enjoyed his lectures! He gave great explanations about the assignments. He cares about his students and wants them to succeed! This class helps you become a better writer! Plus his sarcasm is funny.

I loved this class! As someone who isn't the best at writing essays, Mr. Copeland provided me with amazing feedback that helped me thrive in his class. I got an A on all of my essays! The topics he gives are also so interesting and make writing essays enjoyable.

He cares about you becoming a better writer, and wants you to succeed in the class. As long as you are willing to put in the work, that is. He is very accessible to reach outside of class, and will give you helpful pointers on assignments to get the best possible grade! Definitely recommend choosing him as a professor if you have the option!

If you want a higher grade on your essays, I highly recommend going to Prof Copeland's lectures as he goes into depth about the texts and essays. He is a really easy teacher to get a hold of outside of class, and he gives great feedback on your text. He really helps structure your essay better during conferences, so I would also go to those.

Professor Copeland is awesome! The class discussions were always interesting and he prepares you well for the papers. He is also very understanding to each student's needs, and makes it a goal to get to know them!

Mr. Copeland was one of my favorite professors I've had. He cares about you and how you do in the classroom and actually makes time to meet with you and discuss your papers. Take him, you won't regret it, as long as you work he will help you.

Professor Copeland was great. His feedback was comprehensive which made me a stronger writer. He was also very lenient with me as he gave me an additional extension because I was sick.

Copeland is a nice guy that cares about his students and will always meet with you and clarify things. He does grade pretty tough and if you don't show up to class regularly you will miss valuable information and he will call you out, although it is not mandatory. 3 essays throughout the year with other small, easy assignments for points.

Take him! He cares about you and what you have to say. He is always open to talk about your papers and what you can approve on. He is a super down to earth guy and super nice.

Prof. Copeland loves to get the class talking, and really cares about your opinions. He's very clear about what he wants out of the few papers you write, and his directions are easy to follow. He is definitely a tougher grader than most, so expect about 5 points lower than you think you did on each paper, but his feedback is really great.

My favorite professor this semester!! Did a great job explaining concepts in class and introducing essays. Held optional conferences, office hours, and was always willing to help or answer questions. You can tell he really cares about his students. He gives good feedback on essays and helped me improve my writing a lot. Reasonable with late work.

He was a very difficult grader but provided clear instructions and feedback that helped you improve. There was a lot of reading and sometimes the lectures dragged; however, I found attending the lectures really helped me in writing my essays.

Takes up the entire class talking to himself about each unit, get ready to read numerous amounts of articles for the 3 essays you will be writing. They aren't too bad..gives you enough time for them. Tough grader, great feedback. Allows 1 revision at the end of the year to boost your grade. Topics discussed included gender/race/class inequalities.

Majority of classes are group discussions and he takes up the entire class. There are a lot of reading that lead up to an essay at the end of each unit, so make sure to read and understand the material. He is a challenging grader, but it always followed with really helpful notes and he gives you a lot of time to work on your essays.

Tough Grader but if you go to class and get feedback from him you will do well

Tough grader when you write essays but gives good feedback on how to improve. Essays topics aren't that bad they are just lengthy to write. He responds to emails very quick and explains topics very well. He does ramble a bit but overall great professor. I struggle in English but this class has helped me improve.

Really tough grader but gives good feedback on essays. He explains the prompts and readings in class really well but can ramble sometimes. He's a cool guy, responds to emails very quick.

There are three essays throughout the semester and prompts can be a little confusing along with the readings. He is a tough grader on your essays but gives good feedback. He goes over every reading we have to do and it's helpful. Pay attention and take good notes when he lectures it helps with the essays. Overall pretty chill professor.

Three essays throughout the semester and gives about 3-4 weeks to complete them. Don't procrastinate on them. He's a really tough grader but gives good feedback to improve. Reply to emails and is accessible during office hours. He's cool, if your struggling in his class talk to him he will help you.

Chill and nice professor, gives three essays for the semester. Accessible outside class replies to emails and does conferencing to help with essays. He is a tough grader but it helps you improve.

Not bad class, you write three papers and he can be sometimes tough at grading but he's a cool teacher and nice person to talk to

Pretty chill dude. Was understanding with personal schedules and very flexible with deadlines. A lot of reading and his lectures are important because he goes over the entire text and what he wants you to focus on. Stay on top of reading and do not procrastinate the writing, he will do random checks to make sure you are actually doing it.

Professor Copeland is a tough but fair grader who provides great feedback to help you improve your writing. The essays can be challenging, but using resources like unstuck study alongside the lectures and office hours makes this class manageable.

He is a pretty chill teacher. He yaps a lot during the class, and lectures can get boring. Make sure to read the articles he assigns because he will check in to see what you've learned + you'll be graded on the check ins. Pretty tough grader on papers we do. But he does give us time to work during class and allows late work if needed.

Very good professor, but very biased in what he is looking for in essays, very specific writing style. Definitely go to class. he lays out what topics he is looking for in your essay and provides good feedback. His "journal entries" section of the class is very helpful at guiding you through your paper process. Fun class overall.

He's a hard teacher, but he gave really good feedback on how to improve my papers. He also did give more work than I would've liked.

This class took a lot of effort, but he cared a lot for his students and was willing to put in time and effort to help us. Really great professor.

Mr. Copeland was a great professor overall. There is reading required, but they're all interesting, valuable, and easy to get through. He's accessible outside of class and super accommodating. I loved his class and will be taking RWS 200 next semester :)