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Reviews (286)
Great teacher. wish i could have him again for 101
Great teacher over all, makes class very entertaining and educational at the same time. Would definitely take one of his classes again.
Friendly humorous person. Gives good detailed instructions.
easy to follow when giving instructions. relaxed classroom and easy to get along with.
he helps a lot and a good guy
Awesome teacher: has great outer resources and knows what he is talking about. The way he teaches writing is different from any other way I've ever seen, but it works. Highly Recommended!
Great teacher. He's very informative and entertaining. I love coming to his class.
You have to write essays and take notes but it is really not that bad.
superspecialawesome
He's a great instructor and he's very reasonable.
He does a good job teaching. I never have been very good at writing but he has helped me learn a lot about writing essays. I signed up for his writing 101 class.
he's a good teacher, very witty,and fun to have to educate you.
I have thoroughly enjoyed this class to its fullest extent. The teacher was very extensive in teching methods and I was never bored. He was very generous to students whom have a job other than class. Over all I would recommend this teacher and take any other classes that he will teach.
chill teacher and he teaches well! :)
Mr. Pitts explains himself very well. I enjoy coming to class.
very informative and helpful keeps things fun.
good job
I think Mr. Pitts was a great professor and i am gonna take his wrt 100 class next semster
This class was a great I really learned a lot.
The textbook should have been used more.
One thing I enjoyed is that everything was kept relevent and intresting to learn.
When I first started this class I thought it would be very boring and I actually thought the professor was scary, but after two weeks the class started be interesting. I learned more in this class than when I was in high school. Professor Pitts did a good job in teaching this class.
I think this teacher is very clear, when he iexplaning a subject but sometimes I think is kind of desperate for no apparent reson, It'll be great if he take the class a little bit easier so more students will show more interest in taking another one with him.
He's a good teacher. I would reccommend people to take his class. He's very helpful and funny.
For me is a good professor because he helpful and is so clear and social, fan and profecional. i like writing now and before I hate.
Mr. Pitts is very organized and clears any questions for each assignment. His class is very fun, everyone participates, no trouble, a good work environment, and productive.
This professor is a great, for first time college students. I think he goes easy on you enough and also is hard, so that you are prepared for college.
The professor pitts is a good teacher and explain very well, and he knows alot of the materials that he used during the class, also make the class time interesting and never boring during the class with his jokes.
Pitts was my very first college professor. I felt quite overwhelmed in his class to begin with though it got easier as we went along. I did not like that I got no teacher feedback from him. Our papers were always edited during peer review before the final draft was due.
Good instructor I would take another class with him. And I would tell my friends to take his classes
Pitts was an exceptional professor. I had previously taken 101 that didn't transfer. I learned more in this class than I did in my 101. I am taking my next class with him.
This Professor was the best that I had. He was extremely helpful and made the class fun to where I wanted to keep continuing coming to class even if it was for a Saturday morning. I'll be taking his WRT102 next semester!
Professor Pitts was a great professor. The class was not boring, and I looked forward to going to class
Makes the work interestig and promotes working with classmates
Cool and funny guy! Really smart!
It was a very enjoying class. I learned a great significant amount that i hadn't known before attending class. It was a great semester.
I found him to be very knowlegable and helpful. I feal like ive learnd alot and will carry this on to further my education.
I think that he is an excellent instructor because although this class wasn't easy for me, I had a big improvement. English is not my first language.
Professor Pitts, has good communication skills, he emails you right back if you have question on an assignment. Clarifies in detail your assignments. gives great examples, he's not boaring when he teaches he has a good sence of humor.
Overall the instructor is really good. I enjoy the way he teaches his class, he goes over the notes and gives good examples for each teaching.
Professor Pitss was a wonderful teacher, he was understanding and very clear about work that was to be done in his class. Has a very funny sense of humor and makes the class fun and not at all a bore. Professor Pitts responds to emails in a timely manner and is very polite. He is a great teacher.
Mr. Pitts all i have to say is that you made writing less challenging and made writing fun i enjoyed going to your classes EVERY TIME and liked the tech talked, all the class would participate IM looking forward to take another class with you in the future and recommend it to anyone who thinks writing is boring HE IS A GREAT WRITING PROFESSOR!
he is truly one of the best professors I have had the pleasure of being in this class twice now. He is great!
Teacher was easy to understand, very laid back and very fair. I will def be taking another class of his.
really nice
I love writing so it's always great when I get a teacher who is fun and can make me enjoy it even more. Mr. Pitts is an awesome professor and i'll miss his class.
One of the best classes I have taken, I learned a lot and it challeneged what I learned already.
This was a great class! You are a very entertaining professor and I was rarely bored.
Great teacher, very grateful I have taken his course.
Good professor who shows a lot of enthuseasm.
Class was kept very interesting, lots of good examples, and Intresting discussions between apple and Windows.
He's very helpful and takes the time to explain topics so we understand.
Great teacher have learned alot with him glad i took this class.
Has a good sense of humor with excellent teaching habits.
Pretty good professor. Made class interesting and fun to attend. Good discussions and opinionated. Some of the notes and lectures are less then thrilling, but writing tends not to be too thrilling in general. He at least does a good job of keeping you interested through discussion.
Great class. very good professor. really enjoyed coming to class.
Professor Pitts is very enthusiastic in his lectures. He's very much in touch with students of all ages and I highly recommend taking one of his classes if needed.
Really nice and down to earth helpful teacher
Great teacher! hate essay topics. make it fun. i want to want to write. but i didn't feel that way in this class.
Great teacher can't wait to take his 102 class.
Very entertaining and informative.
Professor pitts is a very good teacher i enjoy his class i have taken his class twice in WRT 100 and 101 but now he has been granted WRT 102 so i will be taken that too. he keeps you interested in his topics and he always deticates at least one class to given you a break down on how he expects his paper to be done so it makes it really easy.
Helpful and willing to work with you. Responds to emails quickly. Found that comments on work sometimes does not seem enough at times.
Class is friendly and everyone is participate.
Instructor has been very informative, topics selected have been very interesting but the most important of it all is his positive attitude.
this is my first class in more than 20 years and has been very difficult. No real guidance on research techniques. I feel lost most of the time.
professor is an excellent instructor that makes writing interesting
Has been a very helpful teacher at least for me. No communication problems , very informative , adds humor to the class
Professor Pitts was an excellent writing instructor. He actually made me interested in doing something that I dont like to do. Was easy to get a hold of when I had questions and was quick to answer. Very helpful and kept me and other classmates engaged in the work. Would fully recommend this Professor to anyone who is having to take writing at PCC.
I think his class was knowledgable. He explains things easy and you can tell he wants you to learn. I'm taking his 101 class next semester.
Great teacher. Gives good explanation and if you don't understand he will help as much as he can. showed me great computer techniques as well. I recommend this class to students if your devoted.
Mr Pitts,I think you are a great instructor and i would recommend your teaching to other students.I had a great 2semsters with you. I will take you next semster if i nedd more writing for my accomplishment.
he's a great instructor...he always has a good explanation for any of my questions.. I will take his class next semester!
the professor pitts it's a good person and instructor and i recommend him to others.
Mr. Pitts makes the class lively. He makes it fun to come to class. he is always there to help students when having trouble writing papers. Would recommend to others students, and also taking his next class wrt101.
professor did good this semester and made class fun i will want to take another class with him
Professor Pitts is a good instructor. I would recommend this to anyone. This class is challenging but if you stay comitted to your work you will be fine.:)
fun and interesting class thats chanllenging but offers lots of help (if needed) that is clear.
This professor with no doubt is a great professor since he shows a lot of interest in his class, given the class in the best possible showig a great intersest to the alumni to be compenetrated to the class, also I liked the idea of send the paper work by mail using this technology was very helpful and easy to use. Good Professor period.
Professor Pitts is an awazing teacher. He is funny, charsmatic. The knowledge he brings to this class is a joy to hear. He makes it fun to learn to write as essay. I am taking his Sunday class in the fall. He is a great professor!
This professor teaches well concepts of writing and i totally recommend him because is easy to follow him and no printing in his class just google docs which makes it so easy!If i could take his class next semester i would but i cant because i work sundays.. which im sorry for because i really enjoyed his class
I had Professor Pitts for writing 70 and I liked the way he taught the class and thats why I chose to get his class of WRT 100. I use to dislike writing but he showed me that writing could be fun. Spanish being my first language I thought I would never be able to write more than three chapters and now I'm writing up to 9 chapters.
Not all lessons are taught in a classroom.
Professor Pitts is a great professor and I would recommend him to anyone. He is straight to the point and does a great job in helping and teaching the class. Also, has a great sense of humor which is good because you have to have that, you don't want them to always be serious ;)
Mr. Pitts is down to earth, enjoys answering questions, helping,and teaching. I am enjoying bringing myself up to speed under his guidance.
awesome dude
He is one of the nice one and he is always happy to see new faces
Looks and acts like an older Seth Rogen
Awesome teacher! He makes the classes really interesting and fun.
great professor, graded fairly. assignments were pretty straight forward
Great teacher. Makes learning the subject matter easier than most teachers I've had before. Best teacher I've had so far at PCC
I was actually very nervous because I didnt do writing 100 but he really was great! He does help if you need it and you can tell he cares about his students.
Professor was really good. As far as teachers go, he's been one of my favorites. Writing has been one of my weaknesses, but he's made it alot easier and a bit more manageable than other professors. I would reccommend him to others anyday. I hope that others enjoyed his class as much as I have.
Helps you if you do not understand and he explain well the concept. Gives notes to help you with the research paper.
He was meant to teach. Thank God for good Professors!
HES ALRIGHT
could be better
you teach good
Great teacher, would defiantly take this class again.
great class and good teacher
A grate class and teacher.
This class is very fun because of his great sense of humor and the essays are easy but if you do not work for it he will not give you the grade. It has to be earned!
great teacher
he is my favorite teacher i enjoy listing to his lessons because he makes it fun and understanding for everyone.
very good teacher overall. what you want in a teacher he provides.
He does a good job over all
easy class as long as you do your work and he is great in teaching
He is a pretty cool and approachable teacher. MC $PITTZ IS GOAT.
The teacher is pretty funny, he can sometimes be rude. The help was not the best, you asked him something and he will answer with an even more confusing, sarcastic way. He would answer with a question which I hate and does not help at all.
The class has become tedious, it is the same routine every week. After the numerous amount of assignments we've written, it has become difficult to write any essays, regardless of what class it is for. It has become a boring course.
He's a great teacher and he helps me with my work and gives great feed back too me.
i really like the way the class structure is set up. i like the way he gives the assignments. he is very jokeful which makes the class go by very fast.
He was good and very insightful. He gave a lot of good notes to help with the papers and was there to answer any questions we had.
The Class and work is all set out in the syllabus and as long as you complete the assignments, you will succeed in this class. Don't turn anything late because you will get points knocked off which will matter towards the end of the semester. Great, intelligent professor. Very relatable and humorous.
Hes extremely fair, and he cares about you passing his class.
The classes and lectures were in depth and interesting. I enjoyed taking the class even though I don't much enjoy the subject. I would definitely take Professor Pitts again were I to take another writing class.
The Class and work is all set out in the syllabus and as long as you complete the assignments, you will succeed in this class. Don't turn anything late because you will get points knocked off which will matter towards the end of the semester. Great, intelligent professor. Very relatable and humorous. TAKE THIS CLASS
Great teacher! Pretty straight foward on grading. Most assignments are well thought out and easy to understand what is wanted for a good grade.
More research and response based rather than creative writing, accepts late work with a penalty. Required to use Google docs.
I like the way he splits up the papers into elements. I love the way he does everything by computer no hand cramps. He uses Google drive which every teacher should do for writing assignments.
Great teacher, makes you enjoy his class!!!
I have taken this professor for Writting 100, 101, and 102. He is really easy going and fun teacher. He is willing to help and his paper promts tell you exactly what he is looking for in a paper. I would stroungly recommend Mr. Pitts if you want to fun way to learn.
In this class you will learn alot i took him in the writing on 101 and you can see the difference on your writing. And the learning material from this class and the writing 101 is different but you learn alot with both class and he gives you comments on the writing paper that helps you in the next paper.
Awesome class. Fun writing topics! I hate writing but he made it fun.
He to tall to take serious! Seriously he's tall!
should not haven to write so many essays
This course has been very fun
At the beginning of the year, the essays were fun. By now, they've quickly become extremely tedious and uninteresting.
Honestly, he has terrible taste in music. He bashes on trap music even though it is he greatest thing ever. I made a mixtape and i feel like he secretly listens to it constantly. Besides that he's a pretty cool guy and his class is easy if you listen. P.S if your'e in his class, fight him so he can go to jail and then he can get his PHD, THX (:
He is fair with all his students and gives everyone the same opportunities to all students. I love the fact that his style of teaching is different but not hard to get used to. the only reason not to pass his class is by not doing your homework and assignment just like me. I also love that he is always allowing students to turn in late work
Mr. Pitts is a very good teacher, the only "bad" thing so to say about him is the fact that he doesn't change things up a little, and it can get very annoying and boring. He needs to make everything more exciting for students.
He is a good teacher and challenges your writing, but is very helpful at the same time.
You're awesome
Clarify's what needs to be done
I liked that the whole class was geared towards the final paper but he was SUCH A HARD GRADER. I was lucky to get a A on most of my assignments. His feedback was confusing and repetitive.
Classes were fun but essays were too long and not interesting.
i like the way he is energetic makes class fun and he was so informative
All in all, a good teacher. I would retake this class if necessary with the same instructor. I highly recommend him.
All in all, a great professor. Due dates are a little short compared to how much homework is given. He gives clear instructions and replies to emails straight away. Very helpful, would take again.
I think the lectures were interesting because we were able to relate them to real life situations, which kept you interested. Homework wasn't as hard as I thought it would be. The most challenging part was meeting out of class because it was hard to match everyone's schedule.
The papers assigned have insightful prompts that really make you think. You can't fake it in this class, you either do the work or you don't. Not too many papers so that's good.
He makes the class interesting and doesn't do long lectures that drag on. The paper topics are interesting and spark interests.
Took an express class through him. It was hard, but he helped us get through. He is a fun instructor sometimes I became confused because of all the writing criteria in the prompt. I felt had to stick to a script. That being said the topics where fun and well thought of.
Focused on helping the students understand writing and the techniques needed to complete a proper essay. Some of the assigned essays were difficult to understand and fulfill the criteria.
Mr. Pitts, was at first very hard to understand, but after a class or two he started to clarify what he is asking of you for your papers. He was there to answer your questions you just to ask them. He can be funny at times to get what he is trying to explain to you. I would take him again if need be.
I appreciated the thoughtful criteria provided for each of our essays. This class really pushed me to try to exceed. I took the same class twice before and left without finishing but this one kept my interest because I felt I was being challenged. I hope to be in a WRT 102 class with you in the future if it is offered.
Good instructor. Know what he is talking about and is very helpful.
I think this professor is energetic and fun he explains things well. I thought his teaching method was fun and draws you in and he makes lectures fun and interative.
Funny, overall good teacher.
Gave vague feedback about the same issues all semester. I asked him to be more specific, but it didn't help. I had my paper reviewed by a high school English teacher and another writing instructor at Pima, and they couldn't figure out what he meant either. Stressed out all semester, anticipating the moment he'd tank my grade for ignoring feedback.
A good instructor
Hes a pretty good teacher he just goes on tangents a lot and i'll zone out and then come back and were on a different subject.
Professor Pitts is really helpful and useful for the lower WRT courses.
All you have to do is pay attention, do all of the essays that are assigned, do all the homework and this class is a piece of cake.
Was helpful home work and class was really clear if you follow directions and do the homework you should pass the class.
Great letcures, Knows how to keep class entertaining.
gives good lectures clearly, and very funny not boring class.
I really enjoyed being in your class. You made it fun and at the same time you still your job. I would recommend your class to others and look forward to seeing you in another class.
He is a great teacher who will teach you so much! He is a funny teacher and easy to get a along with. He will spark your interest in writing 100. I highly recommend this teach for writing.
Professor Pitts is a great instructor, he's straight up when making a point, but also giving examples. His course was really smooth and a great learning experience.
During this semester Professor Pitts was extremely helpful in any questions that I had. He made learning fun and easy, lectures were very useful and one of the best professors I have ever had.
Mr. Pitts gets the class involved. His lectures are very simple to follow. I recommend for students to take his course, it will be helpful as you move forward in WRT 101 and WRT 102.
He is really sarcastic, it's hilarious.
Mr. Pitts gets the class involved. His lectures are very simple to follow. I recommend for students to take his course.400
Mr. pitts was and is an was excellent teacher. His thought process was good, and he really listens to his students.
He gives insane amount of work, but he is willing to help and allows late work
teacher puts in a lot of time out of class to help and assist students with work.
The best teacher all year !
He assigns quite a few long papers and isn't very clear on what exactly he wants to see. Very rough on grading, regardless of the assignments.
He's actually a good teacher if you try getting for his help, you will get it. He does make the class interesting but also makes sure you know to take this class seriously. He helps you understand each prompt and even gives examples so we can comprehend what hes saying.
Explains the curriculum well, really helps the students out when they are in need of help. He is funny.
Mr. Pitts is a good teacher when he's giving lectures. He makes everything clear and he knows how to specify what he's talking about. When it comes to papers, his grading rubric is not very clear and I don't know how to fix what I did wrong. The homework amount is constant and he never hesitates to give it weekly.
Mr. Pitts' class is definitely the most interesting and demanding class I have ever taken. But it also has helped me with my writing profoundly.
Very helpful when you ask for it. Lectures are entertaining.
We work a lot out of the book, but the class lectures help clarify everything that we will be reading about. Easy course if you do all the assignments. Quantity for essays is crucial to the grade you will receive.
Pitts gives directions and and teaches very clearly
Mr. Pitts is an overall good teacher, he likes to make his students laugh and get them interested in the lessons by making jokes. His lectures a clear and easy to understand, he goes into very god detail.
Easy class you just have to make sure to turn in everything on time. Also the work you do has to be completed and well done. Or else you wont have the full credit. I believe his grading is fair.
Pitts is hilarious in his lectures, a tad long but worth it.
Very sarcastic and hilarious. Very helpful and cut down.
Mr. Pitts is a very tough and true teacher.
His jokes are somewhats abrasive, sarcastic, but overall nothing offensive. Keeps the class going and entertained in anyway possible. Fun Class, but difficult paper in my Opinion so be sure to be ready for them and pass everyone.
It's a very good class to take and you'll definitely learn a lot about how to write essays, but you'll usually write two to three essays a week.
A very helpful instructor in making it possible for the student(s) to understand what certainly, the claims he wants to present and very helpful in aiding students with personal aids for other resources the students would need outside of his classroom.
He explains the work in a very cut down way that all students will understand.
This class is very helpful to better your writing. Easy but requires a lot of time and effort.
He is an amazing teacher that is quite supportive and does want his students to pass, however since this is a college level class he treats it like one, with this being said there is a lot of reading writing and work. The teacher likes to tell jokes during his lecture that actually really help us as students understand most of the work he teaches.
This course is very clear and understanding. My Professor is very clear of the work although you miss one day its up to you to get it up.
Professor Patrick Pitts is a great and well understanding instructor. I wouldn't consider the work given within the class easy but Pima writing 100 is just a start. Professor Pitts take's the time every week to help his students out and stays after school tutoring to help his students out.
The instruction and lectures are easy to understand and are helpful in the process of writing. The work is very consistent but I have seen improvement in my writing due the intense practice. Overall, it is a excellent class just be prepared for the work.
He has long fun lectures he will elaborate if needed and can really make things fun to listen to. The work isn't to hard theirs homework if you don't finish in class, the dates are weird, I feel they should be changed around to make the work easier. He offers tutoring and help whenever you need it and will try his best to help you succeed.
If you think you can handle writing two to three essays in a week, you can do it.
It's a pretty easy class but there is a lot of work involved. If you do not do the work then there is no way that you will pass this class.
Hes a hard grader that challenges you
It's a pretty good class, if you take the class seriously and keep in track of the work . If you fall behind its kinda hard to catch up because every week we are starting something new, but i cant really complain . Just don't be lazy and it teaches you a lot.
I really like this class, although the work is kinda hard (for me). Pitts is a really cool person/teacher. He makes funny jokes, even though he makes fun of my music taste.
This teacher will make sure that he answers all of your questions when you don't understand something. His lectures are hilarious and they actually get your attention. He makes sure you feel comfortable in his class. He has a lot of requirements with his papers but they are reasonable. There is a lot of work but it is easy if you pay attention.
Pitts is an honest instructor who is there to help you if you show you're motivated and want to work. If you're lazy and don't do your work I feel he will leave you behind, and not care about it. Not to say he's not caring, because if you genuinely ask for help he will provide you with help.
Mr. Pitts is a well rounded teacher who does his job well. He knows what hes doing and helps prepare you for the future. Education is highly valued to him and it great knowing that he cares about my education.
MR. Pitts is an overall a model teacher. He stays after school a lot to help his students understand what the assignment is and he is willing to help them pick up their grade. He also lets us turn in late work which is something that most teachers don't do. We do a lot of writing that helps us analyze many different subject areas.
Multiple essays due a week. Talks alot about random stuff. Only assigns papers every month or so.
Mr. Pitts is a very intelligent and formal teacher. He will completely be honest with the class and will not sugar coat every thing for. He provides tutoring for those students who needs help or for those who are failing, as all teachers should provide tutoring. All the work he provides is to be done or you will fail for sure. He is not harsh.
Hes nice
Mr. Pitt's class is very easy to follow. He gives clear instructions for all our assignments. His lectures are very helpful and I like how he relates what's happening in the real world to the subject we are learning in class.
Mr. Pitts is a great teacher that does not give an overload of homework like other students. He is very well organized.
All work that is assigned is clear to understand, and I like the feedback given before and after an essay/paper.
Pitts is a good teacher but you have to actually work with him to get things done. There's a lot of things you need to do on your own but he will help if you ask. He isn't a bad teacher, he's a good one. You just need to meet him halfway.
He teaches decent, I wish he can explain to me more or pull me to the side and tell me what I am getting wrong on my journals or reading responses
Mr. Pitts is a teacher that makes a difficult concept in writing easy to understand by explaining it in a way that is both simple, and in a way that will make you laugh so that it will stick. He is always there to help if you need it.
This class has improved my writing greatly and has shown me newer techniques in writing. I am grateful for choosing pima writing and I am also thankful for having a professor like Patrick pitts who has taught us all we have learned.
I learn a lot from this class about how to improve my writing. He lets the students know what is expected from each assignment which is very helpful.
He's a pretty good teacher but I wish on the essays he would give more feedback on the essay. I understand you have to go tutoring but its hard to find time to do so.
Great teacher, he is there to help whenever you need it, and he also lets you make up work. He is a bit bias when it comes to music or big topics, but he gives hilarious lectures that keep you awake.
Mr. Pitts has been an amazing teacher since I started his WRT100 class. I have indeed learned more from Mr. Pitts than any other teacher I've had. He has inspired me to write more and be as creative as possible and to get out of my comfort zone. He is a humorous person and cares for his students. He makes learning interesting and fun.
Mr. Pitts tends to make his lectures very interesting, creating his own examples for us as students to be able to understand the lesson more in a funner and more humorous way. All of his grading are clear and understandable for what reason you got a certain grade on something, and lastly I would take this class again, due to how interesting it is
Mr Pitts is easy going
Assignments are not hard but he will not give feedback unless you ask him. He also does not have a clear grading criteria for discussions or essays so you will get points taken off of your grade for no apparent reason. He isn't the worst choice but I would suggest looking for other professors first.
Graded fair and gave clear instructions. 10/10 would take again.
No tests, stuff to do every week, just do the work and you will be fine
The instructions on papers are very unclear, but he is a good teacher and is helpful when someone asks for help.
He is a good teacher but all the essay prompts are unclear and confusing. There are no buffer points so if you do bad on something it will highly affect your grade.
He was very informative and a really great smart teacher. He is firm but fair.
No buffer grades, and don't turn anything in late because it will butcher your grade. The essays are graded a little hard and the specifications are too long and confusing. An essay prompt can be, and usually is, multiple pages.
He is kind of a tough, he is pretty clear in what he is expected on the writing. You only have 4 essay the entire semester. He is easy going. Expect homework. Emails you back quickly, there when you need him.
Class is informative and reasonable. He seems like a great, easy going guy, but can be pretty confusing at times. If you ask for clarification, he will gladly give it to you, but his clarification is just as confusing. Also is VERY open about political beliefs and perhaps unknowingly puts down beliefs other than his own. He believes he's the best.
You have do do good on every assignment because there aren't many grades going in, so every one counts.
I would take his class again. A great professor.
Pitts is very organized, and very entertaining when lecturing. He does go off topic at times, but I enjoy that. Assigns papers every few weeks, with a clear prompt. Always answers questions and makes sure you're prepared for the next assignment.
Mr. Pitts is a fine instructor. Full disclosure; I am not a full time student but have recently gone back to school later in life. That said, I found it difficult to "get in the grove" of learning and felt I got behind. None-the-less, this class we educational and very useful.
Seems tough at first just hang in there. Rough personality but just laugh at his jokes. Makes you work for your grade so I guess that means he is also a tough grader. Not really any tests, but many essays and writing pieces. Overall not a bad teacher. Just turn in every assignment and give him the minimum work required and you wont fail.
He is a good teacher. I would take him again, there is only four essays the entire semester. Expect homework. Plus, the comment before mine: Review edits from other students who cant write? It looks like you're the one who cant write if you got a C in the class.
He was a great teacher, who ever says he wasn't was just lazy, didn't ask questions, or didn't do the work. He cares about his students and he does make jokes and os really sarcastic but he really does care for his students and is only a tough grader because he wants his students to do their best
Took a 5 week writing 102 course with him with summer. I respected how he graded and enjoyed all of the selections he picked for us to read. Overall, I really liked him.
Instructor Pitts, is a fanatic professor. Very stern grader but he tells you his exceptions right up front. He has a clear direction on how he wants it done and will explain to you exactly what that is. He is also very relaxed about his due dates, if you're a day or two off he won't mark you down much. Very well articulated professor and very funny
i enjoyed WRT 101 with this instructor very much. during his lectures he likes to crack jokes about topics which is awesome! i can't wait to take WRT 102 with him next semester.
We were given a lecture everyday. Through the notes he was able to think of current situations to give us a better understanding on the subject. He made all the "dad" jokes! All in all it was the first English/writing class I didn't fall asleep through and that is saying a lot because I HATE WRITING!
Class is just notes mainly or peer edit. There are 4 main papers and then a few homework assignments but they are just a page long. The class is rather easy, professor is relaxed, but he is a tough grader.
Good class overall. The instructor was a tough but fair grader. I wish we had more information to prepare for the final.
Gives plenty of information as to what is expected, follows the syllabus so you are able to work at your own pace. Lectures are funny at times and a others tends to ramble a bit. Grades fairly.
I think Professor Pitts makes writing 101 very interesting.
Awesome professor all around. Great energy and sense of humor. I genuinely looked forward to going to class.
Get ready to feel like an adult! The grading is clear, the information is well discussed, and the ability to bring on the satire keeps you from falling asleep. You will not be bored and you will enjoy the laid back learning environment.
His notes are a structure of what he will be speaking of in class, but he uses examples of current events. Keeps the class interesting and funny. WARNING he dislikes Harry Potter, Star Wars, and The Hunger Games :(
Great professor! Sense of humor mixed into material made it enjoyable to learn. Be ready to do peer reviews for rough drafts.
Such an enjoyable class, he oozes wonderful energy. I am so grateful for what I've learned about myself through the prompts he's asked us to respond to/write about. I definitely gained more than knowledge about literature through him. Cannot recommend him more!
The work he requires can be difficult, but he works with you throughout each step and is a fair grader. He assigns four essays total, which wasn't that much. There is only one test at the end of the semester and he will give you a study guide for it. He lectures most classes, but it is a relaxed environment.
WRT 102 was a great course. We didn't have any quizzes or tests but 4 essays. Overall the work load was not stressful, their was time to do it all. Great teacher, funny at times, I recommend taking this course.
The professor has a great sense of humor, which helped me pay attention during his lectures. He gives enough examples that directly relates to what he is talking about. The class work are very consistent and everything is laid out right off the start with the syllabus so there are no surprises. Plus, he can skate too. That's pretty cool.
A heaping pile of Awesomeness!
Hes a good teacher and he keeps lectures interesting. Seems to nickel and dime grades so the best you can do is a B in the class.
First of all, he has great sense of humor. It definitely helped me stay engaged in during lecture. The class is very organized; there are no surprises. The syllabus clearly tells you all the due dates and how to correctly get your homework done. English is my second language so I've always hated it, but I actually gained interest after this class
Prof Pitts is a good teacher and is gives great feedback . He is somewhat of a tough grader and makes you put a lot of work into your writing but I learned a lot. Definitely recommend taking his class.
I took Professor Pitts 5 week course and it was very beneficial moving forward with my college level writing skills.
Pitts is a very funny instructor. He used very helpful connections to things like technology and current issues with his lectures that made his class easier to pay attention to.
I took his 5-week course and it is definitely worth it. There are 3 papers, 3 journal assignments, and 3 reading responses. Make sure you put in a lot of detail into all of your work and LENGTH MATTERS! He is a good teacher and makes the 4 hour class bearable. He is a tough grader but if you put a lot of detail and outside sources, you'll be good!
I took Pitts 5 week WRT 102 class and it was great. He helps you with whatever you need. He is very funny as well as professional. It was a 4 hour class and the time flew by. Attendance is mandatory so show up, keep up with the homework and you'll get a good grade. Textbook used for 102 not 101. Would take again.
He's a good teacher. By taking his 5 week course, you will learn a lot about him and a lot about writing. Would recommend again.
Look so I took a five week course with this guy. Very good choice to to the express version and his class is very well planned out. With the express you have 3 essays, 3 journal assignments, 3 readings responses. He is a tough grader and wants you to go into depth about everything. Grading criteria isn't very clear and he wants you to do more.
Amazing professor. Makes the class fun with the jokes he has. He is a tough grader but really gives good feedback! His 5 week class is stressful but is very doable! Would take this class again.
Great teacher. makes class fun, yet stays on focus.
Hardest subject for me to take so far. This instructor helped me better understand what writing is about. The instructor made the criteria clear and understandable. It was a five week course compacted with lots of writing and research but well worth it. Definitely would recommend others to take him. Show up to class, do work, and turn it in
He is very specific on what he expects, so pay attention, and you will do fine. Make sure if you take the 5 week course is a lot of work in a very short time.
Mr. Pitts was a pretty nice guy. He's from Monterey Bay, CA so I guess that's close enough to where I'm from to consider him cool. The class overall was challenging but the study group I was in made the time fly by quick. I wasn't really interested in literature prior to the class but Mr. Pitts influenced me to expand my mind and pick up a book.
Professor Pitts is amazing. I took his 8-week online classes for WRT101 and WRT102 in my freshman year and was very satisfied with receiving both a B and an A in the classes. His class isn't too overwhelming, even for an expedited course. He always gives you 100% for the rough draft and gives you the perfect feedback to receive an A on final draft.
He's a good teacher, laid back but you have to be doing your work or finished with it. Hes not too bad when work is turned in late, and never has a problem answering questions.
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Pitts is a fun, but stern teacher. Absolutely need to pay attention to do well in class. He gives plenty of opportunity for his students to succeed. Must take notes in class and actually be present.
Great teacher.
The teacher answers all questions, he explains everything very well. He is reasonable with his grading and the way the class is taught is very effective. Provides great notes that explain the criteria for the class and assignments very well.
He is a great teacher. The class was kind of hard for me though.
Sometimes prompt criteria is unclear. Lots of detail is expected in essays so be prepared to write with extreme detail and any mini essays. Answers questions asked during class and lectures.
Professor Pitts uses adaptable literature curriculum to teach his students how to properly analyze a piece of literature. We went into detail about how to research the author, and find out the meaning of the story. I find this to be helpful, as I will use these skills throughout the rest of my academic-based life. Take this course!
I would definitely recommend this professor, especially for WRT 102. He does NOT allow people to take pictures/voice recordings of lecture material, so you actually have to take notes. This has never been a problem for me, because he is usually very good about providing people with enough time to write the notes. I would definitely recommend.
I took this as a 5 week course everything moves very fast. He is a tough grader but not impossible. Take good notes, pay attention aand you'll do fine.
took the 5 week class. very fast paced. attendance is a must. Lots of homework. take notes. there is a rubric which he graded but no personal feedback. very funny guy. too much in very little time. not for me.
This course (Writing 102 summer 2018) was an enjoyable course. I enjoyed going to class every Saturday. The syllabus was a bit confusing in the beginning. watch Black Mirror (Its on Netflix) Great convos with that! He loves music. Hes a great Professor I recommend!
5 week online course which isn't hard but you have to do all the reading and make sure your essays are good to get good grades. Participation in discussions is a must to help your grade. Some feed back is provided but things can be a bit unclear. Did 95% of all the assignments , tried my best and passed with a C.
Hard, but fair grader.
During my class he just randomly stop posting things on the schedule every other week, at random intervals. Assuming we got the week off my grade dropped. He doesn't give strict guidlines on what you are actually writing for essays, instead emails back saying, read the rubric instead. Which for reference was not there. I had to just guess.
It is very hard to communicate with Mr. Pitts, He does not respond to emails quickly, he is very short on responses and does not give any feedback when grading. Its like you have a robot for a teacher, Do not take his class, he's one of the most unhelpful teachers. Made me feel like he wanted me to fail...
Took Spring and Summer 2019, you get to write a lot of creative writing, and research different topics to write about. Awesome writings and readings. Recommends great writers. Great teacher, easy to access outside of class. Give yourself enough time to do the homework.
Actually the best teacher I've had at pima so easy to get an A 100% would recommend.
Tough but fair grader. Discussion posts were annoying but everything else was okay
Professor Pitts' WRT102 class is challenging but rewarding. Attendance is mandatory, and detailed note-taking is a must. However, he provides ample opportunities to succeed. I found UnstuckStudy AI helpful for exam prep alongside the free textbook.
Professor Pitts was great! Everything he assigned was easy to understand and complete. He added readings that basically explained how to do everything. In his 16-week course, each module had 2 discussions + 1 assignment. We used other editing sites a lot, like google forms, google docs, and Canva. This course was really great and taught me a lot!
Don't expect much teaching or meaningful feedback. Emails answered but with misspellings and unclear replies to specific questions. Only a very vague Rubric to account for our grade. Received a good grade bc of my own research.
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