Oh man, I can't believe I stayed in this class. This teacher is extremely hard. Got an F on all my essays cause they didn't answer the thesis. He does know his stuff VERY well, which helps. Very intimidating as well. Class started with 24 people and ended with 5. If you NEED to learn eng take him.

if your not ready to get down to business and put extra effort don't take his class. Alot of work and stress. It's well worth it if your serious with his course. You will come out a better writter and reader and even improve with your study habits. I highly recommend him to those who've got the time

I hated english before this class, then he actually taught what it means to write an argument. A great teacher, very knowledgeable. But after I took his class, every paper I've written has been an A paper(and I'm an engineer).

Difficult class with a lot of work, but very redeeming. Mr. Smith takes great care and attention in critiquing writing, which helped me and all of my classmates. You cannot skate by in this class, but it is worth the work.

I took Mr. Smith last semester and to be honest, the first day i realized it wasnt going to be a walk in the park. He IS tough, demanding and sure enough isnt afraid to make students feel unconfortable. With that said, i have never learned so from an english teacher. Students that are not afraid of hard work, take him. If you are, dont.

YOU WILL LEARN!! If you're serious about school, take his class. It is beneficial. Future papers you write, no matter what subject, you will succeed in, if you take his class. Is he a prick? ABSOLUTELY. But, if you do good, he praises you. Just follow what he says. It's like boot camp for English. I even took his Eng100 class. He's that hard.

he is a very tough teather but if you want to learn take this class. he tought me so much more than any other teacher. he is there to teach and he really cares about his students.

Prof. Smith is really tough!! He can be such a jerk and will make you feel incredibly stupid when you do not follow ALL his directions! if you wan to learn a lot then take his class I learned soo much! make sure youre on his good side, read the material, and follow directions!

Well this teacher is hard, but you leave his class knowing so many helpfull and usefull things. You really have to work your but off.Although I didnt pass his class I learned alot and you come to enjoy it after a while.

Challenging teacher, but very rewarding class. Must follow directions in order to pass, do all the hw, and PARTICPATE! He gives bonus points for particpation. As long as you do your best, you can honestly pass. I started out with F's on in class papers, but if you rewrite your papers well, he'll take the higher grade.

Now this is a real proffesor! But if u cant take the college level work this is not for u u may not have more than one absence u will get behind! no extracredit but ur journals and u wont be able to gain points for re-visons on essays! please follow all direccions as he says and praticipate in class...Good Proffessor but Very very challeging!

DEFINITELY not a teacher I would recommend. His teaching methods are very presice but he is very arrogant and disrespectful. If you have a misunderstanding he speaks to you as if you are a complete idiot and makes you feel as though you shouldn't come to him for help. He does not allow any mistakes, and is very discouraging.

I took ENG 50 twice before. Mr. Smith was the only teacher who prepared me to pass the course. So when I hear others say he's rude/mean, they don't see how this teacher tries to motivate us to do our best. Mr. Smith isn't "mean"; he's demanding because he knows how hard the Exit Exam really is. To those who say Mr. Smith is rude, I say grow up!

Mr. Smith is a good proffessor. Yes, his a bit demanding and wants things exactly how he explains it, but I personally think I learned alot from being in his class. He gives reading and grammar quizzes, but they are not hard if you read the material. Every essay you write is then given back to you so you can correct it. He is given you a second cha

There is no doubt that this is a grueling class. However, this Prof. is the most skilled teacher I have ever had in my life. If you want to learn how to become a great writer, he is your best choice. If you invest the time and effort to learn, you can get an A. Also, he is only hard because he wants his students to learn.

Ask a student if they want admission to the best universities, and they will say, "Yes!". What do you think that takes? Hard Work. Prof. Smith teaches at the level of a high-ranking university. If you want a high-quality education, then take this class. There are no shortcuts to intelligence.

This is how a real teacher should be. After all, you are in school to learn. All Mr.Smith does is teach you (in ENG 100) how to write and think critically. Prof. Smith thrives to prepare student on a level that they would be fully compatible to the next class. He give just enough work (and time for it) so that you would be able to do it, if you rea

This professor is hard, but if you want to learn something and willing to work hard, take him. I learned more in 15 weeks then in 12 years of school.

Learned so much. Gives you second chances to raise your grade. His techniques are very helpful.

if you wanna learn to write well, take him. but if you just want to pass english 100. find another professor. he is not easy A or even easy B. i learned alot from him.

Took his ENG50 class years ago and to this day I remember him as the worst teacher I've ever had. WARNING: Do not take if possible!

Not an easy A! Got a B+ on first draft of an essay and he said it was the best he's read in 10 years. If you do everything he asks, the way that he asks you to do it, there will be no problem. He favors those who are engaged in class, but dislikes when students are uninterested in learning. He has high standards and expectations, but you'll learn.

Very intimidating character but you do learn a whole lot. Very straight forward whether your writing is good or needs improvement. This class is only for those who are willing to put the effort as there are many easy homework points to miss.

The hardest teacher I have ever encountered. Struggled the whole class between the stressful work and rude comments. He could have taught this class just as effectively being nicer, but if you do everything he wants, you will pass and learn A LOT.

He will definitely push you to work hard. He knows what he's doing though and if you are willing to put in the effort, you will learn alot.

If you really want to learn how to write and are serious about learning, take this class. Be ready to use a pen and write in the textbook. Underlining is essential if you really want to understand any of the articles given. Help your self and read the book because there will be quizzes. Do your best and participate in lectures and you will be fine.

Very hard class, worked my butt off for my B. Very specific wants for all assignments. DO THE READINGS, listen to lectures, pay attention or you will not pass. Don't miss class he will drop you. Very approachable and helpful though, wants you to succeed if you are willing to try. Essays are hard.

The only students in my class who suffered were the recent high school grads with the over entitled mentality. Professor Smith is extremely passionate in his work and expects his students to show him the same level of respect. I found him to be firm but fair, exactly how college should be. If you're looking to be spoon fed an A, look elsewhere.

Prof. Smith is very passionate about his job. One thing no one can say about him is that "it's just a job to him" or "he doesn't care." He is a tough grader, his class is demanding (in/out of class) and you will be challenged. I would absolutely take him again though, I learned a ton. He has an agenda, to combat grade inflation and promote reading.

Professor Smith loves to teach, and although he was the toughest teacher I have ever had I am so glad I had him. Reading is a must, you cannot pass without it, but he picks very interesting materials for the class. I struggled quite often but he taught me a better way to read and it made a difference. I am so glad I took him even if I did struggle

He is teaching writing and reading processes that help with the rest of your college courses. If you dont want to learn a structured way of reading/writing then dont take his class. Its pretty straight forward. Hes not the warmest of instructors but if you put in the effort you will do well. Participation is important.

Professor Smith gave me a lot of insight in the process of reading and writing. He is a tough educator but by this I mean that you will learn and that your money is well worth the price. You have to give the attention is required and focus your time doing assignments. If you don't enjoy reading and acquiring knowledge you will not succeed.

It was my first time being challenge in a English class. At the beginning it was hard for me because I was not used to read, however, with the time I got used to his expectations. Honestly he is not that bad, you just have to work hard for your grade, common you are in college already! He really does prepare you for further English classes.

Professor Smith is very passionate about English and also about his students. He is tough and will not let you skate through the class, but he does it for your own benefit. He will help you succeed in his class and in life. He helps you with your papers and rewrites until your writing is the best it can be and worth the grade.

Smith is a great teacher who taught me alot about composition and english, and his assignments are challenging and thought-provoking yet reasonable. However, he is very self-centered and irritating to the point where his class was very unenjoyable. Also, lectures totaled to ten hours per week which I think is unjustified, even for a summer course.

While certainly a tough grader, I would say I've developed the most as a reader and writer from Professor Smith. The class is set up so even if you fail the essays, a passing grade can be reached. He is clear about his expectations and will assist and encourage students to reach out if they are struggling. Take his class if you value your education

Great writing professor! I learned more from Professor Smith's class about reading, writing, and doing quality research in one semester than I did in high school. As long as you attend, participate during class and do the assignments, Professor Smith gives rewards you with a ton of bonus points, so you're bound to get an A.

Professor Smith gives detailed comments on essays and journal entry's, I absolutely recommend to listen to those comments as well as meet with him. He knows when a student cares about the class and if you take the time to ask for help, he will take the time to help you. I went from an 50% on my draft to a 88% on my final because I met with him.

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.

The last student's review is right. “Ignore the bad reviews!” Students who gave bad reviews don't know about negative bias, intrinsic learning, soft skills, and self-advocacy, which are some of MANY things you'll learn in Prof. Smith's class. Duh! A college prof. who challenges students to learn? If you "wanna" LEARN, take this class!

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