Very well known, impartial, grades on curve, up to date, difficult, but you enjou him alot!!!hot in a strange way.

He has a wealthy of practical and historical knowledge about political marketing, polling, and political science in general. You can expect 90% lecture, midterm, final, and long paper all based on lecture. To add, he is very approachable.

I have taken 5 different classes of his over the years. He is the finest college Professor I have had (under grad or law school). He is an excellent communicator and is a natural teacher. He is hot in a very unusual way, he has the touch I think

Very nice. 3 exams & comprehensive final. exams include 20 mutiple choice and another 20 multiple choice or an essay (you choose). Tests mostly based on lecture, please read (if you dont then definitely know the vocab and major cases like blank vs. blank. does take attendence and is on a bell curve.

Dr. Murray is a damn genius. He is a little boring as far as lectures go, but only if you dont care about the material. Willing to help you in whatever you need and answer all the questions you can throw at him. I think if you tell him your from Louisianna, you get an easy A in the class. Great prof

Damn good Politcal science teacher, very clear. Took this class twice once with some guy named bocanegra and he was horable. i thought the class would be hard but Dr. Murray was a good teacher. Class is a lot of lecture and a lot of reading.

His lectures are interesting, but the material covered in lecture is barely on the test; However, he is a genius when it comes to Poli Sci. Do all of the readings and expect the unexpected on his exams. Overall, he's a great Prof., even if his lectures are boring...

he sweats a lot, so the first couple of classes all you do is sit there and think what the hell did he just come from the gym??? but he is an ok prof

Prof. Murray is really boring and he sweats profusely, but he is a good teacher. The essay you write for the class saves you b/c it is worth so much and the topic is so open-ended.

Prof. Murray is probably the most knowledgable teacher I have ever had. The guy is a genius in regards to current events and political analysis. His lectures can be a little dry if you aren't interested in the subject matter. His required reading is a little boring, but its easy to get a B without even reading if you attend the lectures.

Dr. Murry is a very knowledgable professor. His lectures are a bit dry, which is why I'd only reccomend him if you're interested in Poltical Science. He's also Channel 2's official political analyst. Mad Props to Prof. Murray

The perfect blend: a prof who really knows his stuff and can communicate it as well---very well. You'll have to work for a good grade but your efforts will be rewarded. This guy really makes sense of complex issues.

Great lectures! Tests are alright, but they are on a curved scale. The paper helps out a lot! Very helpful and interesting class!

Easy professor, just have to show up to class

very nice, helpful professor, reminds me of peter boyle (lookwise). i disliked the class and was bored often. too much reading and the average grade on tests is usually in the 50s, which says a lot, IMO. the paper is easy though and i really liked that murray handed it back to each individual person, like he said he would.

Lectures are ery interesting. He sometimes repeat materials a lot!!! Reading the book is helpful for questions on tests, but I never even opened mine. Waste of money. I take good notes and does well on his tests because I did the 20 MC questions and optional essay instead of all 40 MC questions. I got an A it I never even read the book.

I love Prof. Murray!! He is great, if you are interested in pols. take his class!! COMING TO CLASS IS ESSENTIAL TO PASSING THIS COURSE!! If you do this, and read the book, you will do great. He is also a very nice professor who is easy to talk to. He grades on a curve, and he is outstanding!!

Prof. Murray is a master in politics. He knows everything about politics and is a very good professor. You need to go to his class every day. There is a lot of reading but some of it is talked in class. I would extremeley recomend him. He knows every current event and lets you dicuss with him about them.

He's a great prof. and his lectures were interesting. I liked his grading scale.. like the top 10-12% gets A..etc. I made an "A" by coming to class. I wasted money on my book in which i never even opened. If you're interested in politics and listen well in class, getting an "A" will be a piece of cake.

nice guy, kinda funny but lectures were so boring. i woke up from a nap & noticed everyone around me was sleeping. i dont know what his lectures were about previous years but since the pres. election is this year, that is all he talks about. your grade depends on the class average and how you rank. 4 tests and one essay.

grade on curve so 70's are A's. pay attention in class cos he threw random questions on the tests from his lectures. lots of current event. if you love government, this is the class for you. didnt use textbook that much. i have my textbook for sale, including helpful bonus material *tests, quizzes, and answers contact [email protected]

Murray is extremely intelligent and knows everything there is to know about politics. Ask him anything and he will know it. Tests aren't that difficult if you take good notes, reading the material helps too. Has a long 10-15 page paper at end of class, but you get to research any interest group you want. I'd recommend him.

He's alright. Gives no assignments. Just an essay the whole semester. Study good for the exams and you'll pass! He takes attendance, that's the only bad part.

Interesting Lectures - Take Really Goo Notes - approx 3/4 of test over lectures. 2 tests and 1 final, and a 3000 word essay over your own political beliefs. gives large sections of Textbook to read for test, as long as you do it, you'll do fine on the test. can do either 40MC questions, or 20MC questions + 1 or 2 essay questions

Anyone who struggles don't pay attention, read or take notes. I hate reading, but I read the chapters, and take good quality notes over what I think is important of what he is discussing, and he will answer any questions you have. He uses a curve which is very helpful, just go to class and pay attention.

I had him for political marketing. This guy is really smart. His class is really interesting, but the reviews are right. His tests are hard to study for, but take good notes and stay current in events and the class is easy.

Murray is a smart guy, he's been doing this for years and he knows his stuff. Be prepared to read most of the textbook plus another assigned reading. Pay attention to the littlest things he mentions because chances are they will be on the test.

Dr. Murray is a very smart guy and knows a lot about politics. His tests are not even that hard if you read the book (I skim through every chapter) and take good notes at his lecture. He assigns a 10 page paper during the middle of the semester but it's not a lot of work if you do 2 pages a day. Only thing that is that some lectures are boring

Lectures are sometimes dull but he has very interesting insights into local politics. Tests are very easy. Final essay is 10 pages BUT it's autobiographical and you'd be surprised how simple it is to write once you get going. Very knowledgable teacher, definitely take him if you get the chance.

It's a hard class. You're competing against your classmates for a grade since he does his grading on the bell curve. I personally dread writing papers and he required a 3000 word essay. If you do get stuck with him, remember to turn it in early for extra credit! Lectures are looooong. Take someone else. I heard Contractor was easy.

Took Poli Sci Marketing as a CLASS elective. Awesome class! No book. No Blackboard. Just show up, listen, make an effort, ask questions and you'll be fine. Prof Murray is passionate about politics and it shows in his lecture! He's the man.

Don't listen to the person below. Murray is very passionate about politics and has very interesting lectures. For once I actually learned about politics and he is not biased about either party. Come prepare to take detailed notes you don't have to read book much. He has two tests and one essay that's 10 pages but it's not hard by any means. TAKE

Prof. Murray just lectures in class and attendance is a grade. We have weekly assignments that are impossible to not make a 100 unless forgotten. The tests are little tricky and you have to write a 3000 word essay about yourself.

His classes are all pretty much the same. He lectures by talking in class without any power points or visual aids. You have to really be interested in what he is saying to really enjoy the class. He is very knowledgeable about political marketing. The class isn't easy, but it's worth it if you're into the topic.

Richard Murray is an excellent professor. Listening his lectures will make you a better writer, and improve your note taking ability. Murray provides a place for students to beginning thinking about the political socialization. My advice, go to every lecture, do all the learnsmarts, write your paper early, take notes, and learn. Great teacher.

He's great! He doesn't use a powerpoint, so take good notes on what he's saying bc that's what most of the test over. He takes attendance so make sure to attend every lecture The tests you have a choice of doing all multi choice or 12 multi choice & 12 essay. But beware he grades essays VERY difficult; less than 10% of his class receives an A.

Love this guy. Pure lecture - no powerpoint, no videos. Just a guy talking and sometimes writing a word on the board. He's a captivating lecturer, and often quite funny. He grades on a pure curve - top 10% of the class gets an A and so on, so turn in your paper early, etc. Takes attendance. Uses Learnsmart, but doesn't test heavy on it.

Murray's POLS 1336 class is cool and he often talks about current political events, but getting an A is hard. The class has a difficult midterm and final exam and a long autobiographical essay. Your grade is based on a Gaussian curve, so you just have to do better than everyone else. Go to class, take notes, and do the LearnSmarts & you'll be good.

Professor Murray has long lectures that can often be hard to follow. However, the course isn't hard. The only tests are the midterm and the final. He assigns a 3,000 word autobiographical essay that is worth a big portion of your grade. He gives pop quizzes but tells you what week they are.

Professor Murray, just lectures without any power points or documents. It can be hard to follow what he is saying at times. Does give pop-quizzes. 10 page essay, and learnsmarts. Does curve the tests though. Unless you are really interested in polsci, then avoid Murray.

He was pretty easy tbh

Great professor. You have to read book to do well on tests (MC, short answer, 1 pg essay). Not too difficult, but MC questions are very specific. Interesting lectures, if you are interested in material. Assigns a 3,000 word paper. He is a fair grader. Attendance mandatory. He takes 2 pts off grade for every unexcused absence. Would take again.

Lectures that last up to an hour and a half and the entire time he is talking about material that could be important. I fell asleep in class almost everyday. I did get an A but I think that is because I used a lot of prior knowledge and made friends in the class. Also if you get an A on the 3000 word paper your guaranteed a least a B.

Dr. Murray is the most intelligent professor I've had. His class is lecture based. If you pay attention and take notes, then you don't have to read the book. I would recommend him to political science majors and people interested in politics.

He is very nice and intelligent. Knows a lot about politics and government and will answer any questions. Very easy workload, usually 1 online assignment a week. However, test are very difficult! Lecture is basically you writing down everything he says. He does not use slides or any type of notes. Also gives random pop quizzes.

He's an awesome lecturer and I learned a lot, I recommend him if you're interested in government. He's so smart! but his tests and quizzes are SOO specific and anything he says in his lecture goes. He will test you on minor facts and statistics so pay attention to the readings and his lectures!

Professor Murray is an extremely smart man. If you're an auditory learner and like to listen to lectures, this is a good class for you. If you're a visual learner, I'd take someone else. His lectures are funny and informative, but sometimes hard to follow. Tests are difficult, but the whole class is graded on a curve.

Grade is on a curve meaning that if the highest grade in the class was a C, that person gets an A. He always tells you when pop quizzes are and his homework is easy. As long as you look over the notes form time to time, you will do fine.

Amazing lecturer, & very knowledgeable about his subject. However the many exams come from both the textbook & his lectures, therefore a lot of attention and note taking are required. There is a lengthy but easy auto biographical essay & almost weekly online assignments. Grades on a curve. But a great lecturer, good for auditory learners.

Be ready for long lectures, most didnt come to class because he made attendance not mandatory because of the hurricane but its suggested to come to class.

Professor Murray's lectures were very informative and solid. You have to work for a good grade though. Make sure to take notes and write everything he is saying down. Half of his questions from his test come from lecture, the other half from the assigned book questions or material in the book. He made me actually like political science!

Attendance is mandatory and exam essays are graded harshly. That being said, if you attend lectures and read the book, you will make an A or B. He is very intelligent and helpful. Loved the teacher, but don't skip class.

He's honestly a really nice person and although the lectures can go on and on, the class isn't that bad. He doesn't mind when kids leave early or come late, but he does take attendance with a sign in sheet. The tests weren't super hard, just don't slack off and you should be fine. He also tells us when the pop quizzes which helps a lot lol

Dr. Murray is a great political science professor. He assigns online quizzes (do/study them. they are exam questions), and a 3000 essay. If you want to stay ahead of the curve, complete all of the extra credit. Attendance is taken with a passed-around clipboard. He will warn you of pop quizzes. Overall, easy class--but don't take it too easy.

Dr. Murry's class is fairly easy. His test questions mainly come from the assignments you do online, the questions that don't are mentioned in his lectures or extra articles he assigns to read. i recommend taking notes during his lectures but he will have a few questions on the tests that come from a small detail he quickly mentioned in the lecture

Dr. Murry's class is fairly easy. His test questions mainly come from the assignments you do online, the questions that don't are mentioned in his lectures or extra articles he assigns to read.

The class is not for visual learners, most of the information is auditory and via lectures. Dr. Murray is not hard to listen to and his assignments matter a lot but are few in number with adequate time to complete them. He is not very adept at technology though - but his TA is great and acts as an envoy between him and the online class section.