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“There is a lot of writing so if it isn't your best subject i would not recommend”
ENGL1302 - 1.0 rating“Professor McNeil is the best English teacher I have ever taken”
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Professor McNeil is the best English teacher I have ever taken. He is very lenient with late work, gave very little homework, gave extra credit and sent a lot of emails with reminders. Something else about him is that he gave very good feedback and would help you with the root of the problem. This class is an easy A as long as you do the work.
Professor McNeill is a great instructor who will give you feedback on what you need to work on. He also has some stories that he shared with us that were very deep and thoughtful. He also has a very light penalty on late work, which is appreciated by all of his students. He also liked to remind us about any work due or extra credit opportunities.
Professor McNeil is one of the best English professors I had, I didn't dread to go to his class. He does not give too much homework, worked on group projects a few times. He's very lenient with late work, but took his class a while back, unsure if he has changed his late work policy. He always told us stories which made the class more interesting.
Professor McNeil is a very solid choice for a professor. Took him for online courses, he is very understanding of the multiple hiccups I had. Very lenient on late work! Just know you will do a lot of group work.
Professor Mcneill is THE BEST!!!!! He gives you PLENTY of opportunities to learn and get a high grade, gives you feedback on all your work, keeps his classes fun and engaged and is very lenient on late work as long as you do the work right. He is the most caring and skilled professor I've met at HCC.
Professor Mcneil is a great teacher. There are 3 majors essays along with some quizzes and smaller writing assignments. Each discussion post required you to respond to four people, each at least 150 words. I personally did not follow this rule completely, but still got decent grades. Overall, an easy A as long as you do the work.
Prof Mcneill is the sweetest prof I have had at HCC. He was responsive on emails, provided a LOT of extra credit, was totally understanding of a few hiccups I had. I had an F at the end of the semester and he let me turn everything in even though it was late and I ended up with an A! You seriously can't go wrong with him! Just make time for class!!
I took this class in Spring 2022, and this class is pretty neat. The professor lets you turn in your assignments late for one off each day, but there are many group assignments. There are weekly discussions that are from a podcast he provides around 30-60 minutes long and you have to write 4 paragraphs for it. No LDB either for tests.
There is a lot of writing so if it isn't your best subject i would not recommend. he is lenient on late work which is the only thing good about this professor.
Prof. McNeil is great, and he's not a tough grader. However, there are many assignments, discussions, and three major papers, but you can send late work at ANY TIME, revise ANY assignment, and he provides a LOT of extra credit. An easy A if you put in the work. English is my second language, and I still got an A. He's a safe bet to get an A.
He's the best prof. I ever had. The students in the class who didn't like him were lazy and expected an A for doing nothing. One student was mad he couldn't use AI to write his papers. Another said he, "didn't have time to read nothing," so he dropped. The class was basically us good students who loved him vs. the slackers we all wished would drop
He asked us to write 1,000 words I wrote 27 and he wouldn't grade my paper I should have at least earned half credit cause I turned in something. Who writes nowadays anyway writing is so dumb who can write 1000 words it's impossible nobody can do that much writing
Dude give loads of extra credit, sends out tons of reminders, lets you revise whatever you want, even lets you revise if AI detectors flag you. Some people still complained. SMH. If you try even a little bit, you will pass. Some chick complained because he makes you use a tutor if you want to revise something. Some people are just born to complain
I sent him an email on Saturday and he didn't respond he said he didnt answer emails on weekends that's bunk I pay my money he should be available all the time teachers should be available all the time if they dont like it they should get another job I asked for his cell phone number he wouldnt give me that either i should be able to call him
He got blamed for alot of stuff he had nothin to do with. The ENG Dept. said we couldn't use Grammarly but some students got mad at him for it. He asked us to write our stuff in Google Docs and some peeps acted like he wanted us to fly to the moon. It's not that hard. I felt kinda bad for him. We had alot of peeps who couldn't understand a thing.
He ask me to see a tutor I shouldnt have to see a tutor I write good he just want to be mean I never have problems before also I signed up for 2 classes that met at the same time and he wouldnt let me come to just half his class so I could get to the other class my other teacher wouldnt let me come to half her class too why I gotta go 2 whole class
I plagiarized so I called him to beg for a revision. I got a little snarky. I said he didn't have a heart. He said, and I quote, "But what I do have are a very particular set of skills; skills I have acquired over a very long career. Skills that make me a nightmare for people like you. I will look for you, I will find you, and I will fail you."
He's good but I brought a coffee to class. He told me to put the coffee down. He said coffee is for closers only. Then he said the student with the highest grade would win a Cadillac Eldorado. The student with the second-highest grade would win a set of steak knives. Third prize was we were fired. He then taught us our ABCs and flashed a gold watch
His class was the best of times; it was the worst of times. It was the age of wisdom; it was the age of foolishness. It was the epoch of belief; it was the epoch of incredulity. It was the season of light; it was the season of darkness. It was the spring of hope; it was the winter of despair. It was also the time I attended every class in pajamas.
Tension and animosity were common among classmates. He brought us together. He said, "Now, look what we have here before us. We got the Saracens sitting next to the Jones Street Boys. We've got the Moonrunners right by the Van Cortlandt Rangers. Nobody is wasting nobody. That is a miracle. And miracles is the way things ought to be. Can you dig it?
I was going to quit. Things looked hopeless. "It's over," I said. He said, "What? Over? Did you say 'over'? Nothing is over until we decide it is! Was it over when the Germans bombed Pearl Harbor? Hell no! It ain't over now, 'cause when the goin' gets tough, the tough get goin'. Who's with me? Let's go! Come on!" He even bought me a toga.
I thought it was a huge mistake for his band, No Vacancy, to replace him with Spider. But, their loss was our gain. Even though we didn't win the battle of the bands contest, he taught us to believe in ourselves and go for it! Thanks, Mr. S.! We salute you! I am glad you didn't let Roz stand in your way. And math is, indeed, a wonderful thing!
5 students were in the class: a brain, an athlete, a basket case, a princess, a criminal. Class was held every Saturday so we were all pretty bummed to be there. He asked us to write essays about who we thought we were. But, we rebelled, cause he saw us in the simplest terms and the most convenient definitions. Sincerely yours, The Breakfast Club.
I skipped class to go to the ballgame and art museum with a couple friends. We even took a joyride in a Ferrari and sang in a parade. Teach tried to catch me but I outsmarted him. Last I saw, he was riding the school bus looking pretty beat up. Hey, lmoves pretty fast. If you don't stop and look around once in a while, you could miss it.
He could be a bit grumpy at the beginning of the semester, but my classmates and I arranged for the ghosts of Christmas past, present, and future to haunt him one night. After their visits, he became as good a friend, as good a master, and as good a man, as the good old city knew, or any other good old city, town, or borough, in the good old world.
He's good, but I had a hard time paying attention cause my family went to Paris and accidentally left me behind. I was home alone. Then some robbers broke into my house, and I had to defend it. He gave me extra credit for using my head and planning some great boobytraps, but he took off points cause I didn't do the logical thing and call the cops.
He tries his best but my classmates are words I can't say on here. They don't care. They don't try. I wonder why they are in college. He tries to make it fun and interesting but most of my classmates just want to stare at phones all day and play VGs. They don't care about learning anything.
He knows his stuff but he was away often. First he chased down the Arc of the Covenant, then he canceled class to fight Kali, then he looked for the Holy Grail, then he gave us an out-of-class assignment to collect crystal skulls, and then he said he traveled back in time to the Siege of Syracuse. Maybe these were metaphors for academic sabbaticals
I was late every day, wore pajamas to every class, stared at my phone most of the time, and answered every question with "Huh?" But I should still get at least a B. I mean my mom says it's perfectly normal for a 25-year-old man to live in his mother's basement and still have his mommy spoon feed him like a baby bird. So what gives teach?
Prof. McNeill is a literary magician! His passion for English lit shines in every class. Engaging lectures, clear guidance, and a true mentor.
Outstanding! Prof. McNeill makes literature come alive. Inspirational teaching style, approachable, and fosters a love for learning. A must-take class!
Exceptional! Prof. McNeill's class is a highlight of my academic journey. Engaging lessons, insightful feedback, and a genuine commitment to student success.
Remarkable educator! Prof. McNeill's enthusiasm is infectious. He fosters a supportive learning environment, making every class a joy. Highly recommend!
Best teacher in the world? More like the best teacher in the universe!
This professor has a strict google policy. Mr. McNeil didn't grade them because I didn't "submit" them through the google policy. I even went to tutoring and constantly messaged him about having issues submitting my assignments and all he would do was copy and paste the google policy from the syllabus. He really wasn't helpful in any type of way.
Professor McNeill, an exceptional English teacher, inspires a love for literature. His dedication to student success is evident through insightful discussions and constructive feedback. Fortunate to have such an outstanding educator enrich my learning journey.
Greatest teacher in the history of human beings!
This English prof, a linguistic maestro, Turns each class into a language crescendo. With wit and charm, the lessons flow, Shaping minds with words that glow.
He is a highly professional English teacher, committed to creating a positive learning environment. His well-structured lessons and timely feedback showcase professionalism. He is approachable, fostering discussions. His contagious passion for English literature makes the subject engaging. Highly recommended for a commitment to student success!
In the realm of words, this prof's the ace, Teaching English with style and grace. Each lecture, a linguistic embrace, A poetic journey, leaving none in a daze.
He responds to emails faster than any teacher I've ever had. Some of my teachers never respond to emails. Seriously, like ever. He responds on weekends and sometimes within like minutes.
Master of the words, McNeill's wisdom flows like ink, English blooms with grace. In McNeill's lecture, language dances on the page, wisdom woven well.
You will not be able to use ChatGPT in this class. Dude knows his stuff. He's like a human AI detector.
His very good and nice and he teaching methods are fun
Heavy word count and if you're not careful assignments pile up. Very lenient on late work, although the quality of the work is important. No AI, this man is an AI detector and goes through heavy measures to make sure you don't use it. Very insightful lectures, and does not take student bs. Intolerant students stay clear, u will not last :3
Love him!
Dancing a jig, I am so happy.
He's the Santa Claus of professors!
You'd better not pout. You'd better not cry. You'd better not shout or use AI. Santa Paul will mark your grade down.
He puts the pro in professor. He puts the class in classroom. He puts the rite in write.
We will not go quietly into the night! We will not vanish without a fight! We're going to live on! We're going to survive! Today, we celebrate our Independence Day!
In the depth of winter, I finally learned that within me there lay an invincible summer.
Good Professor, he may be a bit tough, but he gives you enough room to fix your mistakes. You would read a bit, also watch videos to answer some papers. Overall he's a pretty good professor
Ernest Hemingway is a good author.
He had a broad face and a little round belly That shook when he laughed like a bowl full of jelly. He was chubby and plump -a right jolly old elf, And I laughed when I saw him, in spite of myself.
This dresser offers a solid construction and ample storage, making it a practical addition to any bedroom. However, the assembly instructions are overly complex, which may frustrate users who lack advanced DIY skills. Wait, is this rate my dresser or rate my professor?
Well, I'll tell ya, ol' Mr. McNeill is one of the best professors I've seen in these parts. He's got a way with the students, patient as a prospector panning for gold, and he don't give up on ‘em—whether they're fallin' behind or rushin' ahead. His English lessons are as clear as a mountain stream. Ain't no doubt, he's a keeper.
Mr. McNeill runs his classroom like a sharp pen slicing through the fog of lazy thinking, cutting students to the quick with his relentless pursuit of clarity and logic. The guy's got a knack for sniffing out sloppy sentences and dodgy arguments like a gumshoe hunting down a two-bit grifter in a smoky alley. He's no pushover; he demands hard work.
Mr. McNeill is a straight-shootin' professor who sets high standards and expects hard work. His MEAL Plan for writing is a goldmine if you follow it right. Fair but firm, he gives you the tools to succeed and pushes you to do your best. Not an easy ride, but worth it for those ready to dig in and learn.
Step right up, folks! If you want a class that's easy and forgettable, keep walkin'! But if you crave sharp analysis, airtight arguments, and no-nonsense grading—Prof. McNeill's your man! He's a literary lion-tamer. Think you can coast by? Not a chance! The MEAL Plan? He's got it mastered. Plagiarism? Don't even try it.
Now, I've had the time of my life No, I never felt like this before Yes, I swear, it's the truth And I owe it all to you 'Cause I've had the time of my life And I owe it all to you
us good students like him. He's one of those kind of teachers. So if you're a good student, you'll love him! If you aren't a good student you probably won't like him.
"I'm The Dude, so that's what you call me. That or, uh, His Dudeness, or uh, Duder, or El Duderino, if you're not into the whole brevity thing."
Let it be known that those who seek to evade true scholarship by surrendering their essays to artificial intelligence shall find no refuge in Professor McNeill's class. In this sanctum of intellectual rigor, there is no quarter for the indolent or the duplicitous—only the earnest, the diligent, and the truly engaged shall be welcomed.
It was a blast. At the start of the semester, we all piled into the Wagon Queen Family Truckster and set off for California. We stopped at the Grand Canyon, and we spent a fun day at the Wally World theme park. We even got to meet Roy Wally. It was a shame that we lost one of our classmates, Aunt Edna, along the way though. May she rest easy.
Come and listen to my story 'Bout a man named Paul A poor mountaineer, Barely kept his family fed. And then one day He was shootin' at some food, And up through the ground came a-bubblin' crude.
he polopeka nui o paul mcneill
Er ist ein guter Lehrer.
Ele é um bom professor.
Он хороший учитель.
Han är en bra lärare.
It's kind of fun to watch people try to cheat in his class get caught and get frustrated that they can't cheat without getting caught. They keep trying to complain to the rest of us, but it's like, dude, do the work. Stop trying to cheat. It ain't hard.
The stuff he asks you to write are a little hard for AI to do and he goes over your work real close so if you want to use AI to write your stuff it would probably be better to take someone else.
Don't take his class if you want to use AI to write for you. He makes it pretty difficult.
I don't know how teachers do it these days. Some of my classmates. SMH.
He caught me using AI. He said I failed the assignment. "Surely, you can't be serious," I said. "I am serious," he said, " and don't call me, Shirley."
Seven years of college down the drain.
He reported my entire fraternity for cheating. The Dean threatened to put us on probation. "But Delta's already on probation!" we said. "They are?" the Dean said, "Well, as of this moment, they're on DOUBLE SECRET PROBATION!"
He's alright. Ain't the worst. Ain't the best. He's mid. Mid McNeill.
Hes a pretty mellow dude and I dont know how. He says he meditates. Maybe thats it cuz if i had to deal with some of these students id go crzy.
we made sum short films and he bought us donuts at the end that was pretty fun
We did some readings of poems. We had to memorize them, dress up, bring props, act them out. I was scared but it was pretty fun. Never done that before. Some students did refuse to do it and took a zero. Some dropped. Shy I guess
My lazy classmate cheated all semester. Proud of my professor for finally catching him and failing him. I wish more professors failed all my cheating classmates. These cheaters make me mad.
I really dont know how my teachers dealt with students this year these people were out of control wild
Hes tough but he's not unfair or anything he just expects you to do the work and if you dont ur grade will be low but he lets you revise and fix it so passing isnt impossible u just have to do the work
Bunch of peeps in the group chat kept getting caught using fake sources and crying bout it like dont use Ai if you dont know how smh
I am an older student coming back to college. I didn't realize so many students cheat. Not only that, they think it's OK. They get mad at the teacher when they get caught. It's not only the younger students, it's everyone. It was kinda shocking, tbh.
I liked his class because we were able to do some creative artsy stuff, but I will say that of all the English courses at HCC, his is probably the one where it is the most difficult to use AI and get away with it. If you are looking for a class where AI can do all the work for you, I would take someone else.
He drops some grades, sometimes lets you revise, and lets you turn in work two weeks late with no penalty. Because of that he doesn't accept any excuses. If you ask for an extension, he'll just remind you of the late policy, or if you ask to take a quiz again, he'll remind you that he drops a few quiz grades. He enforces his policies.
His class is OK.
You will do a lot of work in his class. It's not easy like other classes.
He asks us to act in class like from plays and stuff Im not a huge fan its a little cringe but its better than writing i guess
I liked the jazz music.
I took his online class and you have to submit a lot of videos one each week and you can't read what you say so it's hard but you get use to it
He lets you write papers about your family, moms, dads, grandpas, stuff like that, so that's nice.
Prof. McNeill is inspiring but real. On day one, a student had an accident on the rug, and we had to replace it ourselves: no budget, no help cause the school had no funds. Be ready to think on your feet and get your hands dirty!
He really loves cats.
Do not take this class he's not easy at all run quick.
If ur looking for an easy class where you don't do much but still get an A, don't take his class. I was looking for a class where I actually learned something, so I liked it. But, some of my bad classmates didn't like the class cuz they didn't want to do anything.
Class Info
Online Classes
100%
Attendance Mandatory
95%
Textbook Required
0%
Grade Predictor
Your expected effort level
Predicted Grade
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ENGL2322
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