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He's awesome! Take him!
this professor is wonderful and more than willing to help except sometimes he won't coach you and will wander off to play golf instead
Ron is an awesome teacher. He is very helpfull and if you do what is asked you get an A. The work isn't hard, but it must be done for the good grade. Plus, he's hott!
This class is most interesting, even if you hate debate. The most difficult part was keeping up on the briefs. Our topic of HESC for the debate created a moral and ethic challenge but it helped with my research techniques. Ask him about the colors grey & black and about his 30minutes of fame!! LOL Would take another of his classes.
He is awesome. The class is great, but you must do the work in order to pass. My topic was Embryonic Stem Cell Research, and it really made me think about this issue. Great guy and he is HOT(but married, dang)LOL!
I was really interested in the subject matter of this class and I already knew a great deal, but Ron still presented information I was unfamilar with. I liked that I learned things from him. He is very easy going and understanding. Take a class with him, you won't regret it.
Ron is an excellent teacher. His class is easy to follow and he does a wonderful job teaching it. Don't buy the book! He lectures from it and everything shows up on the tests! Very cool, handsome, understanding guy!
You can tell Ron knows what he's talking about! I think that he handled Debate very intelligently. I had to take this class as a pre-requisite so I didn't really WANT to take it, but he made it as easy/straightforward as possible for people like me. :)
he was and excellent teacher.
If you can't get an A with this teacher, then I feel you may be doomed. He's a really nice guy and very straightforward. You learn a lot if you actually pay attention and you learn to have a good debate and lots of great techniques. Very cute teacher as well!
Ron is a very good teacher. If you pay attention in class, and follow his directions, u should have no problem with the class. He is very helpful and knows what he is talking about. Plus, the class is pretty interesting, and very fun.
This was a fun class. It was very easy. If you take the notes in class, that is what is going to be on the exams. The debates are fun and he grades easy.
Ron is a great teacher. He puts the material for the class in a way that it is easy to understand. But you must study for the test!!
Don't buy the book, come to class, ask questions if you need help. He's very clear in his lectures, and his tests are easy as long as you study. Also, he's very good about re-scheduling the final if you have any problems. Very nice guy.
Great class, coverage is focused, learned a great deal, fair teacher, not hard to get an A if you come to class and take notes.
Dr. Stevenson is the most greatest professor ever in the whole wide world. His rhetorocity is amazing. He is rhetorocititicous. I love this man! But, he's married, DANG!
HE WAS REALLY COOL! I ENJOYED THE CLASS AND BECAUSE HE WORKS WITH THE DEBATE TEAM...............HE TENDS TO MISS ALOT! CLASS WAS FUN AND HE WAS EASY TO TALK TO AS WELL!
I loved this class...Ron is a great professor great. He maintained the class interest in a fun and exciting way. The briefs are easy to prepare and the tests are strickly from the notes the book isn't necessary whatsoever!!!! The best class and professor ever!!!!Take him u won't regret it!!!
Ron is the man! Easily the best professor I've ever had!
Ron is the best teacher! If you take his class, it will not be a regret! As long as you study the notes given to you and do your briefs than you are gauranteed an A! He'll reschedule for you if you need it and with no problem. One of the best teachers i've had at Wayne! He's open-minded, straightforward, and hot! Take him! It will not be a regret!
Ron is just a good teacher. He will tell you stuff you actually retain and wont put you to sleep.
Ron is a fantastic teacher! His lectures are straightforward and easy to follow. He is a captivating speaker and he encourages group discussion to keep things interesting. No need to buy the book. This class is extremely helpful for pre-law students. I would strongly recommend him to anyone who has to take Debate.
The best teacher ever. All you gotta do is listen to him and he tells you exactly what to say in the debates. He gives notes ont he chapters and tests are directly from the notes. study the notes and ull get an A on the tests. Dont bother buying the book.
Professor Ron totally rocks! Clear directions, grades fairly, great personality and makes the lessons actually interesting. WSU needs more professors like him.
Ron is one of the best/easiest profs ive ever had. He tells you exactly what you need to know and you really do learn in his class. Hes very fair and wants his students to pass with an A while having fun at the same time. Exams were a easy A's and briefs were as well. Not to mention...hes not that bad to look at ;)
One of the best professors I've ever had. Makes the class interesting and tells you exactly what you need to know. HIGHLY recommend. You don't need to buy the book if you attend class and take notes.
by far the easiest class i have ever taken...he may have shown up on time maybe 5 times the entire semester, and we had a week off for his debate tournaments...i paid my 900 for the credit hours, thanks for the A+ Ron-o
he is a very good, and helpful teacher. I would recommend him to anyone that need the critical thinking credit.
Don't buy the book do not need. Easy Easy teacher! I loved the semester with him!! TY
GREAT Professor..... Just go to class and get the notes and you would get an A. Follow guidelines for Debates and everything will flow EASY. You would be dumb to pick, any other professor than him.....
Professor Ron was very professional. Work was hot too heavy and helped his students as much as possible. Very laid -back character but want the assignments completed.
He was a great professor! He basically provided you with exactly what you need to know for the exams, no need to buy the book! Ron has a great sense of humor - he is a funny guy. His class was structured very well and it was an easy schedule to keep up with and follow. If you have the opportunity, take this class with him!
Highly recommend. Great teacher, and lets you know what exactly is expected of you. A++++++ (And he's cute, too!)
LOve the class it was the best experience I had in a Wayne State classroom....
Ron Stevenson class rocked! Even if you have no knowledge of how to debate, he made it clear and fun! I give him An A++++! If you are going to take Com 2110, get R. Stevenson!
I think Ron is a great professor. He tells you exactly what you need to do to be successful in his class. A very funny and interesting professor. Definitely take Argument & Debate with him. He is the captain of the Debate Team. However, I wish grades were posted on blackboard. Otherwise, great guy.
great class, he is very helpful and the exams are easy.
Great teacher and class
Ron is the best. If you need to take critical thinking, dont even think twice about taking him. Do the work and you will be in good shape. fun class
Dr. Stevenson, you are the man! Listen everyone, take him if you know whats good for you. Hes extremely helpful, fair and understanding. His tests are directly off of his notes, and the debates you do are graded very fairly. He doesnt make things hard on his students at all. DR. STEVENSON, YOU ARE A **** AND I LOVED YOUR CLASS. KEEP IT REAL PLAYA!
Arguement and Debate was one of the most straightforward classes I have ever taken in my life. He tells the class EXACTLY what they need to know for the test and is very clear about guidelines for debates and other assignments. It is not at all difficult to recieve an A. Ron is a wonderful professor and I would definitely take his class again.
This guy is the man! Take him if you want to learn but at the same time, enjoy a fun class environment. Just understand his notes, which are the answers for each exam, and you'll be in great shape!
Professor Stevenson is a great professor. He knows his stuff and when in class it is not boring and he his clear. He is fair on debates and tests are from his notes. Just make sure you know his notes and you'll be fine. You are crazyyy not to take him. I HIGHLY recommend this professor
Great professor and the most straight forward teacher I've ever had. Always willing to help, and makes the class interesting and easy. If you attend class and take good notes, you don't need to buy the book. Ron's tests are right from the notes. Easy A if you go to class and pay attention! awesome professor!
Dr. Stevenson is a great professor. He is very helpful with things you have questions with and can answer questions regarding career paths you may want to take. Fairly easy class, very laidback, and the tests are straight from the notes which I loved! Take Ron and you'll wanna thank me!
Ron is a an extremely helpful professor, and very knowledgable and passionate about his field. Always clear in direction and expectations, and willing to do whatever in order to better the student, we are lucky to have a professor like this on campus!
Great Professor. If you attend class you will do good. He has a sense of humor and makes the class fun. You have to study do do good. Great Professor in all areas
I disliked public speaking and debate in general, but learned alot after taking this class.
I had no interest in this class as it was required, however Prof. Ron's class was informative and fun. He encouraged class discussion and provided excellent feedback. Prior to this class I believed that debate was a weakness--now I feel that I am competent and effective in this area of communication.
He was one of my favorite professors so far. Definitely take his class!
He an awesome professor, however I found challenging speaking in public. You will learn alot with this professor,his grades are fair! Take him! Wish we had more professors like him.
He is by far one of the best teachers at WSU. I have had two of my favorite teachers at WSU in my worst subject, Public Speaking. 1st Dr. Griffin now him. I advise you to take him, he is very helpful and clear about what he expects from you. Great teacher!!!!!!!!!!!
One of the best and cool teachers I have ever had!
He is the best professor I have encountered during all my years of attending college. If you take him you won't be disappointed!
Good class. Don't need to buy the book as long as you attend class and take good notes. Grading was fair and the debates were fun. I definitely recommend this professor.
This is a great professor teaching a great class. You'll walk out with so much experience in public speaking and debate.
Prof. Stevenson was a GREAT professor. You will walk out of the class very knowledgeable about debate. No need to buy the book, just take good notes. There is research but he makes it easy and breaks it down great! Take him!
AWESOME!!! You don't need the book at all, Ron is super helpful and there is not alot of work to get done. If you follow all his instructions and take good notes you're sure to do well!
This is the best teacher EVER, if it wasn't for him this entire semester would've been horrible for me... Keep it up RON!
TAKE THIS CLASS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! You can't just coast right through it but if you come to class and take good notes you will do good... He is thee most helpful professor at the University (I'm convinced)
Ron was one of the best professors i have ever had at Wayne State. He gives you the option of buying the book, if you dont want to spend money all you have to do is show up for class and take notes. The tests are exactly from the notes he gives and he is always helpful! If you show up you will get an A.
Very organized and well structured class. I learned so much Mr. Stevenson and how to argue and debate. His tests are straight forward, and nothing is hidden or confusing. I kind of wish we had a better argument topic, but overall great class. I recommend to everyone.
He was my debate teacher. I took him in the summer. Great guy!! i would recommend him to anyone looking to get their Critical thinking requirement taken care of. Easy A. No textbook, attendance not required. Studied the day of exams and got A's
Good teacher, he made it fun, and I must say I did learn something about the idea of debate
The only reason I bought the textbook was because I anticipated skipping lecture days since they weren't mandatory. Other than that I didn't need it. Class was always fun and the debates were funny during cross examinations. Recommend to take Ron if you need a CT credit. So much better than the fat guy who teaches the business course!
Ron is an awesome teacher, he is so easy going and very knowledgeable and makes class interesting. Tests are on exactly what he talks about in classand hes a very fair grader on debates. It's really easy to get an A just show up to class and take notes, and you dont need the book at all.
Best professor ever. If I could use two words to describe Dr. Stevenson, they would be "sexy beast." I think what really makes Dr. Stevenson an all-star prof is his high level of dedication to his work. He is always available during his office hours and is always at least 15 mins early to class.
Nice guy & all, but not available when you need him. Helpful IN class & gave us the notes for exams. So I never used the book once, but be sure to show up for class. We used the SAME boring debate topic ALL semester. You don't get to pick your own side. Nice guy & all, but I regret this class. I can't debate something when I'm on the wrong side.
GREAT teacher! Loves his job and does well. University debate coach so he knows his stuff. Don't bother buying the book. Very helpful. Makes topic interesting. 3 debates, 3 exams, 2 briefs and 50 evidence cards. Evidence cards are time consuming but helpful. Overall-Wonderfully pleasant class.
Ron is not only smart, but a very good human being. He's very understanding of students. Workload in this class was not bad. Debates were fun. Even if you ask a stupid question in class, he won't make it uncomfortable. He will be very nice to you. Never gets mad. Exam is carbon copy of notes. Literally. Lots of extra credit opp. Overall, easy 10/10
Mr. Stevenson was an excellent professor for COM 2110. I truly learned a lot about debate organization and how to critically think on your feet. This class is excellent if you are interested in debating, following a career path in law or just want to perfect communication skills. Lessons were clear, understandable and very interesting.
Ron was great, you didn't need the book which was a plus and he gave all the notes you needed for the exams in class. He also offered extra credit which was good. The debate topic he selected was pretty boring but he gave us sources to use if we had a hard time finding them to support our evidence. Definitely take him, I ended up with a B+.
Awesome Professor! He is a relatively easy grader, no use of text-book, and he is very easy-going. Highly recommended!
Ron is quite possibly one of the best professors in the COM department. He is funny, intelligent, and easy-going. His legal argument class was VERY interesting - I became intrigued in cases that I barely knew about, and learned a lot about how/why defense & prosecutors frame cases certain ways. Highly recommended!
good teacher
the teacher gave good instructions but need to answer emails a little quicker
Ron is both a great professor and nice person. Show up to class and have something to say when he asks questions and you will enjoy the whole experience. Straight up easy profesor.
Great professor. Debates take up a large portion of the class..not a whole lot of difficult material covered.
Ron is probably the best professor I've had at WSU. The class is interesting, and it is very easy to get an A. He tells you everything you need to know. Great professor.
If you need a COM course, take it with Ron. Probably one of the most fun classes I have taken at Wayne. He's a laid back professor and cuts students a lot of slack. As long as you come to class you won't need the book at all, he hands out all of the notes. He also gives extra credit and is a fair grader. Very difficult to do poorly in his class.
He is a great professor. He likes you to talk and participate. Don't be shy! Argue with him, he'll love it as long as you know what you're talking about!
This professor gets it. Plain and simple. Also he saves you money by posting articles to read on blackboard instead of making you buy a text book.
Can't help but love this man. He has the ability to make rocks sound interesting. Super laid back, thorough, and makes public speaking a blaze. Participating will be easy bc he starts some very interesting discussions during lectures. Hands down the best professor at WSU!
Awesome prof. Easy grader on debates, always has interesting discussions. Not bad to look at either. Explains the material with a lot of examples and encourages you to share an example and explain if you don't get it. Quick to answer emails. Great guy.
GREAT Professor. Tests were easy and evidence cards were easy to do. He was really clear and always open to answering questions. The debates were fun and not hard. he grades fairly.
Ron was great. Would recommend him to anyone.
Ron was great. The lectures often involved pop culture and the news and were very interesting. Occasional tests. Mostly grade based on debates. He was very clear in what was expected and helpful.
Great Teacher, Willing to help, Attendance somewhat mandatory, Straight forward tests and quizzes, roughly 2 papers due
Straightforward course, come to class and participate. All the speeches presented were easy to comprehend, nothing too confusing. Professor Stevenson explained them easily as well.
Comm 5120 Professor Ron is an excellent professor if you need any classes I suggest him. His Public Address class is very straight forward there's two essays and three exams with a take home final
Very enjoyable!! He wants you to know what's important and gives a fair amount of work. Will take him every chance I get
Course is well structured. Pretty straight forward, a couple papers and exams. Professor Stevenson is great as long as you come to class and do the work guaranteed to do well in this course.
Ron is very knowledgeable and knows how to teach. He encourages students to give their opinions.
Ron is the bomb. He's very respected by students. His lectures are interesting and crystal-clear, and he teaches on topics that are super relevant to today's current events. He is very laid-back, offers extra credit, and you usually get out early. Only a few tests and papers, no textbook. Take his class, you won't regret it!
Ron does a fantastic job of teaching legal argument. There are 3 tests (and he gives you a study guide), one paper, and a take-home final. Not much textbook use. The lectures were super interesting, and the class helps you form your own political and legal opinions, which is cool. I'd highly recommend taking this class with Ron!
This was one of my favorite classes I took at WSU! Especially because Ron taught it. He goes over criminal cases from the past to present and covers the detail from how it happened to who was charged. There are 3 tests, 1 paper (case of your choice), and a TAKE HOME FINAL! He also gives extra credit. Would take this class again if I could. Loved it
Ron is the BEST! I have taken him for 3 classes now, and I will be taking him next semester. He is a great teacher and actually cares about his students. He doesn't make his assignment difficult. Although you watch some boring speeches, he tries to make everything interesting. 2 Exams, take home final and 2 papers.
Ron is AMAZING!!!! 3 exams, take home final and one paper. Go to class and participate and you will do great! The lectures are pretty sweet, he makes everything so interesting that you're never bored in class. He's a great professor and cares very much about his students!
Great professor! Makes class fun and allows for the class to give their opinions. Discussed a lot of recent criminal cases and the outcomes. 3 test throughout semester and gives great study guides.
I LOVE Ron! Law was already my interest and he covers modern court cases like Snowden. He's the best instructor I've had in my 5 year career at Wayne State. Had him for 3 classes! His exams are open answer, but they are clear cut to where if you take notes and pay attention you'll pass! Also gives you a chance to donate to Gleaner's Food Bank.
I LOVE Ron! Discussion leader was the best. Mainly you watch speeches or listen to them. He's the best instructor I've had in my 5 year career at Wayne State. Had him for 3 classes! His exams are open answer, but they are clear cut to where if you take notes and pay attention you'll pass! Also gives you a chance to donate to Gleaner's Food Bank.
Ron was awesome. He gives you everything that you need to know for every exam.
Great professor. I have taken a few classes with him. He gives good lectures and I always enjoy class. He is very fair.
Ron is always there to help. The 3 test and final exam all came with a study guide that showed exactly what was on the test.
Ron was such a great teacher. I had him once a week for a 3 hour class and his lectures were never boring. He gives a realistic amount of work and he's such a fair grader. I loved the class and I wish I could take it again! Plus no textbook
Very detailed and though the classes are long, they're very informative and fun.
Ron is awesome!!!! He's so laid back & does everything he can to make the class enjoyable and easy for everyone. He's a very clear grader with a very organized schedule. His lectures are interesting& his sense of humor makes every class fun and worth while. There were 3 tests and 3 debates. Take him if you're lucky enough to get the chance!!
Seriously one of the BEST teachers I have ever had. Thank you! Just go to class. 3 exams and 3 debates. Soooooooo easy! I would definitely recommend him to all of my friends!
Ron was very thorough in his expectations. He gives copies of the reading material so no text is required. There are 3 exams and 1 final + a paper. If you go to class and take good notes you have no surprises on his exams. The exams are based on his lectures. Great professor really enjoyed his class.
Ron is helpful and lectures but mostly uses class discussion to teach. He listens and does not belittle anyones opinion just offers questions. I learned much more than I planned to in this course and truly enjoyed it.
Ron is probably one of the nest professors I have had in my two years at Wayne. He truly wants his students to do well and gives students all the information to do so. Go to class because he will tell you EXACTLY what is on the test and almost make it hard for you to fail. Ron is awesome.
Excellent Class. 4 tests, no homework. Provides excellent study guides for tests. Easy A or B. No book needed also!!! He provides the readings online.
Ron is the greatest professor I've ever had at Wayne State! He genuinely cares about the students and their success and is just an overall cool guy. His class format isn't difficult at all and sets it up so you're bound to succeed. I would take any class with him given the opportunity.
Ron is one of my favorite professors at Wayne State. He's really clear in his directions, and his tests are super easy if you study. He will tell you not to buy the book because he doesn't want you to have to spend your money, so he just reads out of it for you. Love the eye candy in class!
Awesome professor one of the top 3
Great class, take it if you try you hard you'll get a good grade!
This was my 5th time taking Ron and I have to say he just gets better and better. He is extremely helpful and wants to help students succeed. His lectures lead into class discussions, which makes it easier for students to engage, and better understand the topic. No textbook required. I'm taking him for the 6th time this summer!! SUPER EXCITED!!
Ron is incredibly easy-going. He has been one of my favorite professors here at Wayne State. His classes are pretty straight forward: come to class, take notes, and takes the tests. The tests are word for word from the notes he gives you, so studying is easy and not at all intimidating. He wants you to succeed and makes it easy to.
Ron is a great professor! It's a lecture class, but very interesting. He's passionate in his presentation and encourages students to participate. Just read your assignments and you'll be good to go! I will certainly look to take any other classes he teaches!
Very helpful professor and super nice/understanding. He gives you all the notes you need to know and there are no surprises on the tests. He gives you a study guide before each test with all the info you need to know. Very accommodating and will help you with whatever you need. The best professor I've had at Wayne so far.
He was one of the best professors I've had in four years of college: paid attention to you, made the class material make sense and worked with you if you had stuff going on outside of just school. If you can take a class with this professor, do it.
Ron was one of the best professors I have had at Wayne State. He cares about students and makes sure you do not have to buy the book. 3 exams and a final. He sends out a Study guide that has every question that will be on the exam, so just take the notes he gives (they are exactly word for word what you need) and you will do fine. Great professor!
Ron was clear with lecture content, and provided easy-to-follow study guides for exams. If you understand the study guide, you will pass the exams. Extra credit points are offered. Lectures were interesting, and no textbook was required. He was accommodating for students who needed help on assignments, and had a clear grading criteria on essays.
he's great, I really enjoyed his class and if he's teaching other classes that I need I will take it with him for sure. he gave 4 short tests with study guides study it you will pass everything is in your notes nothing from outside. he also gave out two papers which wore fun to write 3-5 pg longe. 100x2 papers 100x4 tests 100 point attendance 700p
This is my second class with Ron and as expected it was great. There were 4 papers and 2 tests, which were all easy as long as you show up to class and learn the material. He also gives out study guides to the tests that basically tell you what you'll see on the test. I highly recommend taking any COM class with Ron over anyone else.
Great class, great professor. Tests were short answer based on lectures, so attendance is necessary. There's no textbook for the class; all required readings are posted online. He's an easy grader and very accommodating to students' needs. Willing to help out if you need it and very encouraging.
Awesome professor. Funny guy. Made our class not even really feel like we were at school. Learned a lot.
What's great about Ron is that he posts all assigned readings online, so there is no textbook to buy. He lectures off of these readings, but his tests are completely lecture-based. Grading is based on three major papers and three exams. Solid lecturer, makes class discussion fun.
I avoided taking this required course for years due to fear of public speaking. This was one of my best courses by far at WSU. Three test. You get the study guide in advance. Three speeches with clear guidelines. Listen, take good notes and you will pass. Take this class!
This was my third class with Ron and I am sad to say it will be my last due to me graduating soon. Fun lectures, extra credit, no textbook, a few papers and easy tests. It is nearly impossible to fail his class. All you have to do is show up, take notes, put forth effort, and you will pass his class. Definitely my favorite professor on campus.
Ron is honestly the BEST professor I have had at Wayne State. I am a senior and have been complaining that I have yet to meet a professor I like and connected with, until now. He is helpful and gives clear, concrete direction! Always does study guides and reviews for exams. The papers are straight forward and he grades fairly. He keeps class fun.
Ron is the best professor for taking COM 2110. Go to class to get the notes and you won't need the textbook.
Great teacher, follow instructions and make sure to spend at least two hours before to study the exams and you will get an A. really reasonable guy. really cares about students. great professor to have.
Ron is the best professor at Wayne state that I have had. He gives clear information of what will be on the test and if you can do flashcards and memorize, you will do well. Tests are fill in the blank. Gives you everything you need to know about the class and homework guidelines. I loved his class so much, I am talking his other offered course.
Favourite professor I've ever had. He is funny, down to earth, tells you exactly what he wants and is very understanding. I loved his debate course and it made me want to be on the debate team. His class is second to none.
Great professor, explained things in a clear way and made sure you know what will be on the exam. his exams are not multiple choice so you would have to memorize a lot of definitions and steps, but they weren't too difficult . responds to emails quickly. will provide feedback on work to get a better grade
Great Professor!!!!!
I have had Ron for 2 semesters now and would retake any class with him. He gives you a study guide for tests which are NOT multiple choice, but there is no surprises. He presents his subjects in an interesting way and his classes are really fun. He responds to emails and is the best professor at Wayne State. I would HIGHLY recommend his classes
Ron is by far the best professor at Wayne State. I wish I would have found him sooner to enjoy his classes. His grading criteria is clear and there are no surprises. Go to class, take notes, and you will do fine. His tests are fill in the blank so just make sure to write down exactly what he says and you will do just fine!
Greta class with a good professor. As long as you take notes, you'll pass easily.
Ron is a great professor who really cares about the success of his students in his class. Ron the type of prof that all students at Wayne State deserve to have in the front of the room.
Seriously one of the best classes, most insightful classes I've taken so far. Incredibly professor that is very knowledgeable on the material, very reasonable expectations, and only assigns a short paper and three exams that are similar to the study guide.
If you are a student at Wayne state you must take Ron! Really caring and understanding!
Ron has probably perfected the art of teaching an undergraduate college level course.
I had Ron back when i was a fresh man, he does expect a lot more for seniors which is expected but he is a great professor. My best advice ASK questions! He gives good feedback on what you did right and what you need to improve on.
Great professor, would take over and over again. Probably best at Wayne
Ron is one of the best professors I have ever had at Wayne. He really wants everyone to pass and will do whatever he can to ensure that.
Best professor ever! Easy class and I promise you will learn a great deal! Not many assignments, just 3 easy exams (if you show up and take notes), and one short paper (3-4 pgs). He's funny and incredibly intelligent and aware of the material and does a great job of passing it on and makes you a critical thinker.
pop culture class was super fun with him
Very understanding professor and will ensure that you pass with an A. Only 3 tests and a short essay. The content of this particular class is very theoretical and note-heavy. The class can also get a little dry. But he makes up for it with discussion and his personality.
Ron is amazing! He teaches really clearly and honestly wants his students to do well - it would be very difficult to do poorly in one of his classes. I took him for 2 classes - Public Address and Popular & Celebrity Culture. Both were awesome! I honestly did not expect to like Public Address but Ron made it fun. I recommend him to anyone I can.
Write down everything he says. Study everything thats on the study guide and you will pass all of your tests. Papers he will explain what he wants just make sure you do what he says and you will get a good grade hes a very simple teacher
Political Campaigns & Social Movements is the second class I had with Ron, I also took him for Argument & Debate. He's a fantastic professor who is great at incorporating current events into his discussions/lectures. Go to class, write down what he tells you, and you're set. By far my favorite professor during my time at Wayne (I'm a senior).
Best professor Iv'e taken in the four years of majoring in Communication studies!!! Professor is clear, helpful, funny, caring and organized. I wish he could of been my professor for all my Communication classes. Professors like Ronald is hard to find. Very respected and helpful professor!!! :)
Fun class but pay attention
Most likely one of the best professors I've ever had. His lectures are always on point and he is very clear about what you need to know to do well. All of the information is based off of his lectures, so if you skip class you're going to fall behind fast. I would highly reccomend taking any course you can with him.
Class is required in order to do well on the tests. Tests are word for word of the class discussions. Going to class won't be a drag because the topics are so interesting.
Great professor. I am a COM major so I have had many classes with Ron. His lectures are always exciting and provide useful information. Hes very clear on what to expect for the exam. One of WSU's best.
Ron is the best professor that you could ask for during college years. He tells you exactly what you need to know for exams and HE GIVES EXTRA CREDIT OPPORTUNITIES.! I wish I could have him for my last two semesters. Take Ron classes anytime you can for your classes youll love him.!
Ron is an awesome professor. He is always in favor of the student. His lectures are clear an if you take notes you will have all the answers to the study guides. Debates are easy and if you follow his structure you will do well. I took this course over summer in a 8 week course and found it very easy and straight forward. Ron is awesome!
Listen to his lectures, and take good notes. Having good notes will give you all the answers to the study guide which is exactly what the tests look like. The debates are very straight forward; if you follow the directions you will do well. He is very helpful and understanding. The lectures are interesting as well. Overall good class.
I really enjoyed Prof. Stevenson's class. I strongly recommend him. He is kind, a great listener, and he makes the class fun. I like the fact that he helped us become stronger debaters by giving us feedback. Although this class was required for me, I would say that it is helpful for anyone who wants to break out of their shell and debate.
This was an awesome class. He is really knowledgeable and always makes class fun. This class is sooooo easy, everything that's on the study guides is what will be on the tests. He does not give a lot of homework and is super patient with his students. It was an easy A for me!
He is hands down one of the best profs. Class is very easy just pay attention& study the study guide. He is very patient& wants you to do well. He is very nice and understanding, really makes the class fun. Gives you great feedback and is always willing to help!!!
Great prof. really knows what he is talking about and is a genuine guy. I loved this class even though I had no experience in debating. Easy A if you prepare for the debates and take notes in lecture for the tests.
Great professor and just a down to earth guy. Literally tells you exactly how to get an A on all the debates. Even if you do not like public speaking, a great way to get more comfortable.
Ron is one of the best profs at Wayne State. He makes everything easy to understand. You only write 2 papers and take 4 tests and they are so easy. He tells you exactly what he wants for each and they are not hard at all. He gives great feedback and is always willing to help!
LOVED Prof Ron! I took an extra COM class and I didnt even need it just to be in his class again. No textbook needed, however, if you miss class, you miss the notes. The tests are clear, the homework is clear. I never felt bombarded with information
Dr. Stevenson made a class I was absolutely dreading fun and manageable. Would definitely recommend!
Hes absolutely amazing and has such little criteria its an easy A and he likes to make class fun. Just participate in lectures and youll be fine!
Best COM professor at WSU!! Had him for 2 different classes and both were structured in the same format. There's a study guide before each test and its easy to follow. Lectures are fun and the topics are relevant.
Ron is not only an amazing teacher, but a stand up individual. I will be taking any and all classes he teaches! Lecture heavy, straight to the point, gives thorough test study guides, and is very handsome ;)
One of the best at Wayne State.
Such a great guy. Didn't have a textbook... BLESS!! The in-class conversations were interesting and actually useful. Gives study guide out. Write notes down will be exactly like what's on the test.
I literally would take every class he teaches if I could he is the best professor I've ever had and made this class so enjoyable. Tests are easy and just like the study guides and theres only 1 out of 2 papers you have to do. He's amazing and wants his students to succeed I loved this class.
Best professor at Wayne State. Take any class that he teaches and you wont regret it. They are all structured the same and are set up for you to succeed. 10/10 class.
Ron is an amazing professor, he truly cares about his students. He adapted to the pandemic and remote learning all while making sure the class knew what was going on and how to do great in his class. BEST COM PROFESSOR EVER.
Best prof I have taken. His lectures are interactive and interesting. He posts notes on canvas and his tests are EXACTLY like his notes and lectures. No surprises on his quizzes. This is one of the only classes I have actually learned anything from this sem. I currently have a 106 in this class as well. I will make sure I take Ron again.
Ron is one of the better professors in the communications department. He posts all the lecture notes so you follow along and the tests are exactly based on the notes. I will seek out Ron again for future classes.
I learned so much from that class. He is a very talented professor and has a sharp mind. He is not very political and very open minded. He is not a harsh grader.
Super fun class, even better professor! Dr. Stevenson made classes feel less like lectures and more like group discussions where you come out knowing more than just definitions. No busy work or useless assignments, just 3 major tests and an essay with many opportunities for extra credit. Would definitely take a class with the professor again!
This is a great professor for anyone who struggles with public speaking. He answers emails and messages promptly and grades very fairly. The debates were a breeze and he helps you every step of the way. 10/10 would recommend to anyone that has a degree that requires a communication class.
Professor Stevenson is the nicest dude. Class was super easy. Only 1 essay and 3 tests, no final exam. Tests were exactly like study guides. Classes are lecture heavy, but everything is in the notes he uploads so you honestly don't even have to take notes, just read along. Great guy. Super nice. Very knowledgable.
Class is going over notes and discussing them. Everything is interesting, well taught, and connected to the present & past! The only homework was a paper, and the other grades were attendance and 3 tests that were exactly like the study guide and class material. All you need to learn a ton and do well is pay attention and engage in class.
Best professor I've ever had. Long lectures but very engaging and informative. He gives you all the notes you need to succeed in the class. If you haven't taken him yet do it now!
I absolutely would retake it! Notes were posted ahead of the class and the lectures went more in-depth. Attendance is a grade so going counts. It was three tests, a paper, and a final exam. Nothing to heavy that a student should worry about.
Very easy class and a great professor! He made class fun, attendance was mandatory but we do get time off class on exam days. Exams are online and open note and he wants to see you succeed! Would take this professor again
One of the best professors I've had at Wayne State. So good that I will be taking another class with him next semester. Lectures are clear and informative, follow the rubrics for speeches and you will do great, exams are online and have the exact same questions as the test review sheets, so be sure to complete the review sheets and you'll do great.
2160 is a very discussion based class, and Ron ensures that. Students are expected to come to class having done the readings and ready to engage in discussion, and when they do, discussions are excellent. Ron does a nice job of explaining concepts and introducing real world examples, with easy tests and light homework.
Great guy. Super understanding and cool. Very knowledgable. Debates are very structured and he talks you through the structure beforehand so there's really no room to mess up. Exams are online and exactly like the review guides.
I'm emotional writing this because Ron was one of the best and most understanding professors I've ever had. His lectures were amazing and I honestly learned so much from his lectures. The debates were fun but make sure you really know your facts. The exams were open notes. "Never ask a question you don't know the answer to" Best advice for cross-ex
This is a very laid back class. The class is conversation-heavy, so be present for lecture to get attendance credit and learn the material. He provides notes you go through in class and even allows you to use these notes on the tests. The tests are very simple and not hard at all, and all are online. He is a very caring and educated professor.
Chillest professor ever. Wants his students to succeed and has generally interesting lectures. I recommend this class if you're some sort of comm major or just need some extra credits.
Ron is my favorite professor I've had. I have taken all 3 of his classes and I wish he taught other courses that I could still take. He is respectful of students and their opinions, is always letting students answer questions or chime in, and takes the time to answer questions clearly. His grading is very clear and so is the setup of the class.
This is a very engaging and discussion-focused class. The professor encourages participation and provides helpful explanations. Attendance is mandatory but worth it - the material is interesting and the tests are straightforward. Unstuckstudy was a great study aid alongside the class notes.
I wish I could take this professor for every single communication class. He is such a great professor and makes class enjoyable to go to. Only grades were participation, 4 exams, and a final essay, but every exam was open note. He would upload all the notes before class and you would just have to follow along and add what every you wanted.
I've taken 3 classes with Ron. Although they are mostly lecture classes, he presents the information in a relevant and engaging way. He makes it easy to participate. He is an easy grader and gives lots of feedback. He gives you all the notes and anything you need for a test. There is hardly any homework, if any at all. I recommend taking!
(COM 2170 Persuasive Speaking) Professor Stevenson is hands-down one of my favorite professors at Wayne State. He creates a comfortable space to grow as a speaker and gives helpful, thoughtful feedback on every speech. He makes the class accessible for everyone while still making sure we're learning and improving every step of the way.
Professor Stevenson's genuine passion for debate makes the course dynamic and meaningful. He can make complex concepts feel approachable without watering them down. His structured guidance and respect for student voices make this class one of the most valuable experiences on campus. I would recommend this class to anyone!
He is honestly one of the best teachers on campus. He is so inspirational and he is so helpful during lectures, and gives us review papers before our tests we have 4 during the semester and one paper and no assignments in between. Offers extra credit. He lets us speak up , share our opinions and thoughts, doesn't make class boring and relates to us
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