his expectation are super high! his work from the book is actually easy but when it comes to grading he is super picky especially with his writing exam He expects you to already learn all the requirements for his class! So in this case the only thing about his class is that if your class average is low he would totally put guys down!

I had the honor of being in two of Professor Smith's class; the first being in 2014 and the second in 2018. If you have read Paul Trout's "Student Anti-Intellectualism and the Dumbing Down of University" (1997), these ratings by students is its epitome. The successes I've earned today would not be possible without Smith's teachings. -John Q Student

I failed ENG 100 twice before taking Prof. Smith's class, so I was really nervous about taking it again. But he helped me beat my fear by teaching me the skills I needed to pass, like active reading, time management, notetaking and more! I was hoping to pass with a C but with Prof. Smith's help and extra credit, I passed with an A. Great teacher!

its important to participate, even if u don't try as much u can earn a solid C or B , if you do try and you might have gotten a D , C in the essays you can earn a B or a C still by participating and at least trying on the journal entries. If you do not try you are guaranteed a low grade.

I reviewed him on here after i selected this class, and was mortified after reading reviews. My personal experience was not bad. participation does matter and effort. even with just participation and doing essays and stuff you can earn a C. He makes it easy to learn and earn a passing grade within his class. He does do a lot but it benefits

Professor Smith has a great passion for teaching. You will learn valuable skills such as active reading. That will help you achieve a good grade in his class since there is a lot of reading. He is a tough grader, but he is always available outside of class, easy to contact, willing to help you succeed, and offers extra credit.

I reviewed him here after I selected this class and was mortified when reading the reviews. My personal experience was not bad. Participation does matter and effort. Even participation and doing essays and stuff can earn you a C. He makes it easy for us to learn effectively and earn a passing grade. He does a lot but it will benefit you.

After taking ENG 100 with Prof. Smith, it opened my mind up to so many different skills, which has helped me not only in ENG 100 but in my other courses as well. This has been the best class I have ever taken. Professor Smith does a very good job pushing his students to reach high standards which has helped me be more successful with my work.

After spending ten years away from school Professor Smith's English class was the perfect writing class to set me up for success in my future classes. This class was challenging but never overwhelming and I met with Smith early in the semester for help on our first major paper. Don't be shy, just ask for help you won't regret it.

Professor Smith genuinely cares about his students' success. He will work with you and accept late work if you can effectively advocate for yourself. In my opinion, the course was a little difficult, but I was also handling a lot of personal problems at the time. Even so, I would enroll in his class again and suggest it to other students.

Professor Smith is an outstanding educator who truly cares about student success. His engaging teaching style and commitment to student learning make every class enjoyable. He provides valuable feedback, encourages critical thinking, and fosters a positive learning environment. I highly recommend taking Professor Smith's courses!

A lot of professors want to be your friend by making their classes so easy, a child can pass. Why? They want good teaching evals and high ratings on this site. Mr. Smith wants to be your professor. He will teach you college reading and writing skills plus the soft skills needed for your career. By far the best teacher I've ever had!

Smith has a real passion for teaching and does everything he can to set students up for success. Not in just grading, but in actually learning the material. He gives students many opportunities to make up points through participation, group activity points and in revisions of writing assignments. I feel more confident in my writing after this class

If you aim to leave a better student than when you arrived - TAKE THIS PROFESSOR! I was apprehensive/intimidated on day 1 (syllabus discussed).. I am THRILLED that I randomly chose his course. Assignments include journal entries, papers, readings, and group work. His critique and my ability to self-advocate have made me a better reader and writer.

Professor Smith genuinely cares about his students' success. If students self-advocate for themselves, Professor Smith will work with you and accept late work. I did find the course difficult, but I also faced many personal problems. I would re-enroll in his class and recommend it to others who are thinking about taking it.

Professor Smith was great. He gave amazing lectures on stuff that was interesting. He provided his packet A and B to the class . He had a lot of group workshop activities that give lots points. He was very easy going when it came to missing assignments if you were self advocating he would re-open it for you. I thought this class was great!

The skills I learned for English 100 are unparallel in value to any other course I have taken. I learned what active reading truly means, how to do good research using the database, how to draft a research paper with proper formatting, all in a comprehensive way. In the end, the class's value speaks for itself; take it and you will believe me.

Professor Ronald Smith sincerely cares about the accomplishments of his students. I found the class challenging but I was also dealing with a lot of personal issues. Professor Smith was willing to work with me and accepted late work. I just had to self-advocate for myself. I would recommend his class to any student.

Before taking Prof. Smith's class I thought I knew about reading and writing but until I took his class I realized I did not know so many things such as; skeleton essays, deep revisions, hard and soft skills, etc. But overall prof. Smith is a great professor and I liked how he taught the class. I would recommend his class for ENG 100.

Professor Ronald Smith has exceptional communication skills and a genuine passion for teaching English. His love for reading and writing is evident in his lessons and assignments. Smiths straightforward feedback encourages student growth and he always makes sure to put time aside to meet with students who need help before and after class.

Professor Smith showed me a lot about reading and writing abilities and how to apply them. Now I feel ready to take more advanced courses and I have the skills to succeed. There's not a lot of homework but participation matters and grading is strict. He gives time to students before and after class and helps us if we have any questions at any time.

At first you may find Professor Smith to be hard and his class difficult but let me tell you that most teachers who care about their students are. This course is for those who truly want to better themselves, learn something and have a teacher who truly care than take Professor Smith's English Comp 100 course. THANK YOU, PROFESSOR, FOR ALL YOU DO!

Prof. Smith is an amazing professor. He truly has a passion for teaching. He cares so much about students and truly wants everyone to succeed. He gives such great lectures and you learn so much from them. As someone who's never liked English class I truly enjoyed taking his course. If you really want to become a better student, take his course.

Professor Smith's teaching methods are exceptional. His clarity and conciseness make complex concepts easy to grasp. He fosters an inclusive environment where students feelly share their ideas. His insightful feedback has significantly honed my writing skills. Professor Smith's contagious passion for literature makes his class truly inspiring.

Professor Smith challenges you to rise to the college standard. If you're seeking an easy class, look elsewhere. But if you're ready to take responsibility, advocate for yourself, and become a professional learner, his class is invaluable. Despite my initial struggles due to high school habits, I've learned immensely under his guidance.

I didn't know about RMP before ENG 100, but any students who rated Prof. Smith so low didn't know him. Or maybe they didn't self-advocate with him. He was kind, caring and helpful. I took ENG 100 before but failed because I didn't understand things like active reading, critical thinking, and self-advocating. THANK YOU PROF. SMITH!

If you want to learn, take his course. I learned more in Prof. Smith class than I did in 4 years of high school. He gives extra credit for attendance and participation, so do the work and you'll earn an A. Plus, there's no book cost. He hands out readings in Packets A and B, which I kept because I learned so much. Thank you Prof. Smith!

For all class assignments, Mr. Smith provides clear directions that must be following explicitly. If you follow every instruction, you will have success in this class. He is thorough when explaining topics and assignments, and encourages you to ask for help. Class participation is a part of your grade, but he gives many opportunities to speak.

This class was honestly fairly super easy. Legit only reason I don't have an A is that I missed turning in things on Canvas, that's on me. Smith himself is a pretty respectable person, he's understanding, helpful and overall well at teaching. I rate Smith a solid 9/10. I hope this review helps anyone thinking of taking a course from him! Good luck!

He is a knowledgeable instructor with a well-structured course. While the pace is manageable, the volume of readings and feedback can be overwhelming at times. Despite this, class lessons were well-balanced with presentations, handouts, videos, and group work. Overall the class was highly informative and was really clear when it came to assignments

Professor Smith was one of the best professors I've ever had. At first I was surprised on how much feedback he gave and didn't use it but after taking to account his feedback he made me a better writer and reader. Great professor !!

I took the hybrid version of this class over the summer and really enjoyed it. Prof. Smith was extremely helpful and provided the necessary resources to do well in his class, such as office hours and tutoring information. I also learned many valuable skills they don't teach in high school, so I felt like he really set me up for success in college.

This class has superseded my expectations for an English class. I came in thinking I would fail miserably due to reading and writing massive papers. Professor Smith goes into great detail to teach skills that make reading and writing for college students more successful. I feel smarter and have learned many tools to help me read and write better.

Professor Smith is an excellent teacher. This English 100 class has superseded my expectations. I have learned so many tools to help me read and write better. I'm smarter because of this class. Professor Smith offers office hours that are so helpful and makes this class smoother. The grading scale is so easy to understand and the papers are helpful

Prof. Smith teaches an amazing English 100 class that is well structured. Professor Smith engages his students in a caring and authentic way. He also truly values each student's education. He provides feedback that is helpful and offers additional office hours for any class needs. This class has superseded my expectations for reading and writing.

I have enjoyed every minute of my English 100 class! In class, I learned so much on how to become a better active reader, writer, and skills to succeed in my career! I learned so many new techniques for writing and I feel my essays have GREATLY improved because of taking Professor Smith's class! Tip: Attend EVERY class, if you want an A! Worth it!

Professor Smith is indeed caring, gives amazing lectures and has a very clear grading scale that all make this class to be one of the best English classes I have taken. Professor Smith superseded my expectations and I have learned so many tools to continue developing over my college and career experiences. Assignments are designed to help not hurt!

Prof. Smith has a deep passion for teaching and helping students like no teacher I've ever had. I learned more in his 8 week summer ENG 100 course than I have in 4 years of high school English. If you really want to become a better reader and writer, take his course. You won't regret it!

I learned so so much in this class! It has elevated my writing and reading skills! He teaches amazing techniques to better your writing/critical thinking skills, improves note-taking, and gives detailed feedback to help improve essays, which you will need going thru college and into a career! Tip: Be at EVERY class, it's worth it!! Take the class!!

This summer school eight-week class was pivotal in my learning experience. Informal writing and MLA structure of three essays really helped me grow as a writer. Time management is vital for this course. Overall, College is not for me but if I had to take another English course, it would be with Prof. Smith. Thank You.

Professor Smith was exceptional in teaching ENG 100, making the course both engaging and enlightening. His ability to simplify complex concepts and provide insightful feedback helped develop a strong foundation in the class. His dynamic teaching methods and dedication to student success made the course a highly rewarding experience.

Mr. Smith is truly inspiring and caring! He takes the initiative and the time to connect with his students to reassure we are staying on track of the class lectures. He also encourages students to use the resources our school offers.Very easy to contact him via email or zoom.Thank you for being a knowledgeable and engaging professor. Amazing class!

This class was easy, Mr. Smith is one of those teachers who genuinely cares for his students education. Smith is very easy going and easy to talk to, Hes one of those teachers who doesnt make you feel dumb for asking a question, Overall I definitely recommend taking a class taught by himIf youre looking for a teacher who actually cares, this is it.

Professor Smith's class during Summer was fast paced course but he was able to cover all the material efficiently. We wrote 3 different essays, worked in groups and earned points. Mr. Smith was real understanding as he knows our world all revolves differently and allowed me to turn in assignments late that I had forgotten to get around to on time.

Eng 100 seemed tough at first due to journal entries and essays, but it gets easier. Mr. Ronald Smith offers extra credit for participation making it possible to achieve an A. He provides constructive feedback, encourages questions, and mentions resources like tutors and librarians. His kindness and humor create a welcoming atmosphere.

I truly believe that everyone should have a class with professor smith. Especially if you are getting back into school or just starting out. Mr. Smith has taught me skills that are not only useful in the academic setting but in my personal life as well. I appreciate his efforts, and the time spent in his class as well. Thank you

Professor Smith was very supportive and provided great feedback to all assignments turned in. We worked in groups, wrote 3 essays, and peer reviewed each other's paper. This class with Mr. Smith thought me self advocacy and skills that will benefit me in the long run. Mr. Smith is very fair and allowed me turn in late assignments.

Lectures are easy to follow along. No tests/quizzes, but there are 3 major papers (lowest score dropped) and a journal entry due most weeks. Prof. Smith is a tough grader but you get a chance to revise each paper. His guidelines are clear, follow exactly and you'll get a good grade. Participation and attendance are graded. Extra credit is offered.

Ronald is a very determined teacher. It's clear that he cares about his students and their success. He provides great feedback, and if you follow it you're sure to score a good grade. Aside from him being a great teacher, I struggled with how long his class was. It was hard to stay focused. He does throw in some group discussions which helps that.

Professor smith is real tough grader, but very understanding. I really enjoyed taking his class. He teaches mostly more about active listening and chital thinking, therefore critical writing. He gives out this really cool laminated book marks that reminds students how to actively read. I liked that it was laminated thank you for that.

Professor Smith has inflated the expectations I have for college professors. The effort he made in designing the course and teaching the curriculum is commendable and showed his dedication to teaching. He's extremely knowledgeable and sets clear expectations for his students. Palomar needs more professors like him.

I really like this professor because while he's a tough grader with pretty strict expectations, he gives great feedback and really wants to help you. I always felt inspired to participate bc he never made me feel bad about being wrong. That encouraged me to participate more plus the extra credit just for raising your hand.

Professor Smith is admirable, taking effort into readings ensuring usefulness for future classes & careers. Lectures never dreadful, packets structured for learning. Useful peer sessions. It's fairly graded yet difficult; participate and be attentive. Despite initial struggles I appreciated it. One of the best English mentors to take at this level.

Absolutely amazing professor! Professor Smith is one who really cares about the quality of learning you are receiving. Smith grades your papers with lots of caring comments that help you know exactly what to fix. Smith also gives extra credit opportunities for those who do the work.

Amazing Class. Before, I was a horrible writer. Through his class, I have become really proud of how my writing has evolved. Don't expect an easy ride, professor holds you accountable for your work and participation. Including coming to class. He is strict but fair with the expectation to be attentive and follow detailed instructions on assignments

Professor Smith's English 100 class was engaging and well-structured, with clear expectations and helpful feedback on assignments. he created a supportive learning environment that made improving my writing skills both manageable and rewarding.

Professor Smith is a great teacher! He takes his time going over everything you need to learn to succeed in his class. He offers many extra credit points and he truly wants all of his students to do well. For essays he is somewhat of a hard grader but allows you to turn in a rough draft first and he tells you exactly what to fix to earn an A.

English wasn't my best subject in high school. So I was a bit nervous about taking this class. Fortunately for me, Professor Smith alleviated this feeling. I easily passed with an "A" by showing up to class and doing the assigned homework on time. He is honestly a great teacher who cares about his students and wants them to succeed in life.

Although my grade isn't the best, it doesn't reflect the fulfillment and growth Mr. Smith provides. He grades harshly, but it's for your benefit. His essays are straightforward, and while he corrects EVERY little mistake, he gives step-by-step instructions to improve. Take advantage of his feedback and, most importantly, SELF-ADVOCATE!

Professor Ronald Smith Jr. is not only a great instructor for ENG 100, but all time. He explains concepts clearly and breaks down writing assignments. He gives helpful feedback on essays and genuinely wants the best for his students. The workload is fair and you will do well if you manage your time well and self-advocate.

"Professor Ronald Smith Jr. is a great instructor for English 100! He explains concepts clearly and breaks down writing assignments. He gives helpful feedback on essays and genuinely wants the best for his students . He is a strict but fair teacher. The workload is fair and as long as you manage your time right and self-advocate you will be fine

Professor Smith is great! The reason I say this is because He genuinely cares about his students and goes above and beyond to ensure we understand the materials. His teaching style is engaging and he always makes himself available for extra help outside of class hours. And has motivated me to become a better student. He is a very helpful professor!

Professor Smith is an honest professor and gives you proper feedback when you ask. One thing I will say is that attendance is a must and you need to stay on top of your classwork in order to succeed. He gives his students plenty of opportunities to do well in class. Offers plenty of extra credit for those who are active in his class. He cares.

Professor Smith has overall been great. He teaches in a very easy to understand way, he also allows for a lot of extra credit opportunities. He also gives great feedback on papers and journal entries. As long as you do the required work and follow his feedback you will pass the class. I would recommend taking his class.

Professor Smith is a very unique professor ! He genuinely cares about his students and goes above and beyond to ensure we understand the material. He always makes himself available for extra help outside of class hours. And has motivated me as a student to become better. One thing that makes him stand out is his commitment for teaching. Great prof!

Professor Ronald Smith Jr. is a brilliant and passionate professor. He ensures that every student has the ability to succeed in his class. Professor Smith will give good feedback on papers to ensure that you obtain the highest grade possible. Most professors will not tell you how it is, but Professor Smith is not afraid to give honest feedback.

I would consider Eng 100 with Professor Smith an overall positive and insightful class. Professor Smith's grading criteria is relatively straight forward. As long as you use your time wisely, avoid procrastination, and actively participate in class lectures, you are sure to walk away as a better and more complete writer.

It did slip my mind that at the end of the semester there's a ton of points that were accumulating every day of participation, and doing group work, so I thought at first I was failing but that is not the case, so even though the class may be tough and somewhat stressful at times, as long as you participate in the lectures, you will be A-okay

As someone who English has always come easy to, his class was a good challenge to increase learning. Although he does grade toughly, he provides a lot of helpful feedback on every assignment. He makes it easy to receive an A or B at the end, as long as you attend lectures and participate you'll be good!

If you are looking for a class where you just have to show up this is not the class for you. If you are looking to work hard and actually learn some important life skills along the way this is the class for you. You will get out of this class what you put in. I recommend for someone who is in college to learn and expand their critical thinking.

Professor Smith is the best professor I have ever had. I enrolled in this course because the positive experience I had from his ENG 100 class. ENG 202 was no different in quality. Professor Smith brings a lot of experience to the classroom and provides many different examples of how the course material applies to life.

Prof Smith is strict but fair. If you seriously want to improve your English skills, take his class. If you're just trying to get an easy grade in an easy class, than he isn't for you. He's an awesome teacher—very passionate. He exponentially increased my reading and writing skills and I'm very grateful for his class

Very passionate. Enjoys students engaged in lectures, finds ways to participate. Patient and open to students. Organizing, repeats the deadlines for any work. Convey material straightforward and clear. Engaging, we do writing exercises=helps essays. Gives out long but concrete feedback. Always open to help his students improve. Second chances too.

Professor Ronald Smith Jr is a great teacher, he makes lectures pretty interesting. I often found myself laughing at his jokes. Prof. Smith advocates for people to self advocate and ask for help when help is needed which honestly take advantage of it, he is an understanding professor who wants to see his students succeed.

Professor Ronald J. Smith is a professional, knowledgeable, and effective instructor. His teaching style is clear, structured, and engaging, making complex ideas easier to understand. He explains concepts well, gives detailed feedback. Helps students improve their writing, think critically, A great professor for serious, motivated learners.

Mr. Smith is a hard working professor who cares deeply about his students. He goes beyond the basic English Composition skills, teaching important life skills you can carry for life! Attendance is a must, homework is light, essays were tough at first, I almost felt like we were relearning how to write a proper essay. Overall, great class!

This class is challenging but rewarding.

I've had Professor Smith for both Eng 202 and Eng 100, and in both cases he has been a great instructor, clear, direct and fair. He provides great feedback(given that you ask for it), has clear grading criteria and is easy to reach outside of class. I have improved drastically as a writer and a student through his courses.

Professor Smith has us analyze many interesting articles, blog posts, book excerpts and other texts with an aim to dissect the rhetorical features and subtexts in them. The class was a lot more fun and interesting than I expected. Although the homework isn't that difficult, the essays were quite arduous.

Professor Smith is passionate about making sure students truly learn and improve. He gives great feedback, holds high standards, and doesn't let poor work slide. The course showed me how reading and writing matter beyond school. The workload is fair, and he's caring, clear, and accessible outside class.

After taking Prof. Smith for English 100 and 202, I can say lectures and reading assignments are enriching and enjoyable. He gives time to students ensuring success; it's on students to use office hours provided. Textbooks given as packets. Attend class regularly for extra points. Essays are tough but rewarding. No other prof. prepared me better.

Very passionate. Enjoys students engaging in lecture, finds ways to participate. Patients, respectful+open. organizing, repeats the deadlines for any work. Convey material straightforward+clear. We do writing exercises=helps with the essays. Give out long but concrete+helpful feedback. Always open to help his students improve, gives 2nd chances.

Professor Smith is an amazing and passionate instructor. He is very strict but also fair. When it comes to assignments and criteria, they are straightforward and enriching. He gives amazing feedback and holds his students to a high standard; he wants to prepare his students for overall life. Take this class if you actually want to learn.

Prof. Smith's class helped me because I've really struggled writing long research papers. Along with active reading, he teaches critical writing, which helped me write a 12 page research paper with 10 sources in PSY 110. Before, I would've been totally lost, but after Prof. Smith's class, I earned an A+ on that paper! Take him if you want to learn!

Professor Smith is a good professor that is passionate about English and to help his students grow. He pushes his students to use critical thinking and writing with his assignmnets and papers. There are lectures in class and go over readings with group work sometimes. Participating and attending class is important to be able to get bonus points.

Please take this class seriously and ignore the bad reviews! Mr. Smith is a top-notch professor who cares deeply about his students and his work. Putting ANY effort into this class pays off. I learned a lot and improved my performance overall. I was nervous at first, but he made my first semester go smoothly. Great class, even better professor.

As a first year student, I would recommend this class. Smith taught me many useful tips that I will be able to use in the future. Participation, attending class on time, and self advocacy is definitely crucial for this course. However, Smith provides well structured and informative feedback on papers and journal entries to help be successful.

Professor Smith is awesome and kind! I definitely recommend students to take his course, because he teaches his students how to improve their writing skills, specifically in papers. He gives some great feedback that helps you apply it for future writing assignments. He is always willing to help students during office hours, before, or after class.

DO NOT TAKE THIS CLASS IF YOU KNOW YOUR A PROCRASTINATOR. Besides that Professor Smith does care for the students academics. he always provides good feedback and wants you to reach out to improve. Stay prepared, take good notes and get ready to participate. If you show up to most classes and participate in the class he'll provide extra credit.

Although this class was a bit difficult, it challenges you in the right ways. But Smith provides you with amazing guidance that will help you succeed in the course. All the assignments that are turned in are returned with organized feedback from Smith. You will learn a lot, but especially how to self-advocate for yourself.

Professor Smith, foremost cares about the quality of education that he provides. While at first, he seems difficult, many students don't see past that to his passion for passing on his knowledge. Professor Smith holds true to higher education. He reminds us, "The class is not his, it is ours". What we students invest is what we will reap.

Professor Smith is a good professor who genuinely cares for the success of his students. Lectures can feel long, but they are informative. Assignments are manageable as they are nicely spaced out throughout the semester. Professor Smith always provides great feedback on assignments on what went well and what needs work to help towards improvement.

If you want to improve your critical reading and writing skills, definitely take one of Professor Smith's classes. The class I took was a challenging, yet very rewarding class. Professor Smith is there to help you, and if you work hard and put in the time and effort, you will succeed. Also, actively participating in class earns you extra credit.

I would describe Professor Smith as an exemplary teacher who provides his students with the necessary knowledge to succeed not only in his class but also in their professional lives. Also thanks to this class, I have found it easier to write essays for other classes because of all the materials the professor introduced me to.

I would describe Professor Smith as an exemplary teacher who provides his students with the necessary knowledge to succeed not only on his course, but also in professional life. Also thanks to this course, I find it easier to write essays for other subjects because of all the material the professor covered.

Professor Ronald J. Smith is a compassionate educator who has helped me improve my writing and reading skills through his constructive feedback and clear guidance in essays. I highly recommend taking his class seriously because his textbooks and lectures provide significant value, particularly in soft skills and the active reading process.

Professor smith is a great teacher, although he does assign more work than a 9-5..but just show up, pay close attention, and do the work and you'll be good. He seems very knowledgeable and gives feedback on every assignment. He is a professor dedicated to helping students improve their reading and writing skills. By far the most impactful professor

Professor Smith is the most knowledgeable educator I've had. He is very thorough with his teaching and does a great job at setting his students up for college and career success. He gives very few essays, but each one engages students and teaches them to be clear and concise. Overall, this is a class worth taking for all the skills you get from it.

My teacher is great because he truly cares about students understanding the material, not just finishing work. He keeps class engaging through discussion and real examples, making learning interesting. The workload is reasonable and meaningful, which helps students stay focused and motivated. Overall, the class is enjoyable and effective.