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Very good teacher, I enjoyed class. (Took Evening class)

He is very helpful. If you need anything he will help you! His tests are very rigorous though so the class is not too easy. You have to write a lot of papers also, and he is strict on that.

I took his honors class, and it was anything but a cakewalk! He has a great personality and keeps the class interesting, but if you don't write papers up to his liking then prepare get used to what he likes in papers, and stick to thak tactic! His class was the only I didn't get an A in this semester! Caution; he is an extremely tough grader!!!

Good lecture. Easy tests if the material is looked over.

THE BEST TEACHER EVER

I enjoyed his class. Only had one test and it was open book. You write alot of papers. Grading is tough but he will look over your papers and give advice if you ask for it. Attendance is 10% of your grade so if you go every day it is an easy A. He is smart and interesting...we never had a boring moment in class!! Loved it!!

He comes across really tough, but he is really a fair teacher. Do your work and pay attention, and you are guaranteed to do well. He is very detailed, and I really liked that about him. He expects a lot from you, but he was always eager to help. I'd recommend him in a heartbeat! One of my favorite instructors ever.

Mr. Wagner is an overall good teacher. Hes tough but willing to help. Nice guy. Its a difficult class if you aren't too great in english.

HARD ON GRADING ESSAY

Liked the class. Got an A in the class. Ross was helpful when I needed it. A bit sarcastic so if easily offended don't take him. I'd take another class taught by him.

Pretty easy teacher. Lot of work and time put into class assignments. Real helpful and easy to approach if you need help. Just be ready to spend a lot of time on your papers if you want to make an A.

Passionate in class, his views are more important than yours though and he is a NAZI when it comes to grading essays! Talks a lot, but is helpful if you ask for it.

He was a good teacher but was really tough. I took this class online and he was harsh in grading. Make sure you are also doing the discussion board posts. Those have a surprising amount of weight on your grade.

If you love English, take Mr. Wagner's class. He's passionate about the subject and, while he does talk a good bit, he's great at staying on topic (so he doesn't test you on things that weren't discussed) and is very open to feedback, generating great debate among the class. He does grade hard, but if you build a rapport with him, you'll be fine!

Enjoyed the class, I suggest you do not take this class for fast track because you will have a research paper after research paper. But really enjoyed his class!

Ross is one of my favorite professors. I recommend in person class rather than online if you can b/c he's a really cool guy. You don't get to see that in an online class. Besides, he can be totally sarcastic and if read online, you might think he's being harsh. His class requires work but hes flexible too. Really knows his stuff & teaches excellent

Wagnar will improve your writing skills in many ways. However, the student must give in work that is above average, he teaches each student how to improve.

Why else attend school, but to learn. Wagner expects students to deliver the best, but he teaches the content you need to know. The atmosphere is engaging and he has a comfortable sense of humor.

Great Teacher. I did some volunteer work with him and really got to like him. I read some of the other ratings and I can't believe they said is a hard grader. Try Treffinger if you want an arbitrary, hard grader. I love Ross Wagner. He is great. Funny too. Another Flannery O'Connor disciple.

Fair grader. Lots of writing, but it was a writing/literature class. You only learn by doing it. Wish ENG 101 had spent more time on critical reading (didn't take that with him),would have prepared me better for this class. I found him funny, insightful, helpful. Great personality. Enjoyed the class, had to work hard! I would take him again.

Mr. Wagner is a great teacher and his class is very interesting. There is a ton of reading in his class and like 4 essays. Have to go to each class because of pop quiz which are easy if you read the stories. VERY hard on grading essays but leave a lot of comments to let you know what you did wrong. Test are easy if you read.

Be prepared for a lot of writing, and not a lot of advance notice on each assignment. Lots of 10% grades, highest is the research paper at 20%. Be wary - he requires you to attend 5 cultural events as part of your grade, not extra credit! He does ask each student to lead a discussion on a poem of your choice.

I was worried from his reviews but after about 3 wks his sarcasm toned down & he was a really good teacher. Yes, it's a hard class, you have to do the work, he is willing to help you. Reviews for tests, study what he tells you. He wants you to think about things, always more analysis for test answers. Very knowledgeable & quite funny. Learned alot

He literally tells you exactly what you need to know, gives sample test questions, and gives you the format. You have to do the readings for the test. He is very helpful on essays and will stay after class or reply to emails if you need help. After his class, I feel like a better & more detailed writer. He loves to talk so be ready for lectures.

Mr. Wagner is a tough professor but why go to school without the intention of learning. I am currently taking his class and have seen a dramatic improvement in my writing skills after just the first 2 papers. (The tests are all writing by the way. No multiple choice.)

Prof. Wagner is a fair grader, straight-forward in his approach to the course, and willing to give positive and constructive feedback. He truly cares about how the content of the course will affect his students' lives. Prof. Wagner patiently worked with me on multiple occasions and helped me to succeed in the course and beyond. Strongly recommended

Lots of reading and weekly discussions you must submit. He gives great feedback and engages you think about what you read.

Good class but be sure to research the papers and have them grammatically correct. essay topics can be broad but he is looking for details and of course have a good thesis.

I took him for 101 and 102 he is a good teacher but grades harshly so if you do not have time to go to the writing center make time. if you did not make an A in 101 do not take him for 102 because he will expect you not to make stupid errors. Essays and tests can be subjective so be sure to make your points very clear or he will not see them.

I had Ross for a summer class so it was an intense timeline for the coursework. He can be strict with students who are late or don't show up to class but if you care about your grades he is super easy to get along with. I can't wait to take another class with him.

Just keep up with your reading and make sure you have good grammar

Mr. Wagner is... pretentious, but the guy knows his stuff. Remember you are not there to make friends with your instructor. Get past his personality and focus on the task at hand. If you have a question, ask it. Why else are you going to school for? This class can seem difficult at times, but remember you are only in this class temporarily.

Great teacher. Make sure you do the homework, it is not that difficult. His handwriting is a little difficult to read but he does not have a problem discussing his reasoning on papers. He loves feedback and to make you question things, in a good way. It helps you think!

LOVED HIM. If you want a professor that challenges the way you think, I would definitely recommend taking one of his courses. I had him for ENG 101 and ENG 102. He gave me my first B on a paper. He is a harsh grader, but it is only for your benefit. He is always willing to help you become a better writer!

This class was more difficult than I thought, but I did enjoy it. Mr. Wagner is a tough grader for essays, but he is also very thorough and helpful so that you can be more prepared for next time. The timed online tests are not multiple choice but entirely composed of essay(s) and short answer analysis. Tough but good class!

Professor Wagner is an awesome teacher. The only way you will fail his class is if you don't do the work. He gives great feedback, and he ensures that you learn. Your'e the only way you could fail his class. He is very helpful, a little sarcastic but he means well. I'm so happy I had him summer semester. Professor Wagner is a teacher at heart!

Mr. Wagners class was challenging , but definitely improved my writing skills and consciousness. Hes a very genuine caring teacher, who will help you every time you reach out. Hes a tough grader but fair. Overall very very helpful, he comes off as indifferent/ intimidating but is a sweet prof once you get to know him.

Funny Professor, easy to get comfortable with. Grades very fair . Read every assignment he gives you they will be on the test .

Great guy, can get sidetracked. Assignments are work-heavy but as long as you don't procrastinate, you should be fine. Gives you all of the knowledge you need to at least pass the class. Papers can be difficult, but it's because he wants you to think, so there's almost too much freedom to the subject choices. Very friendly, fair grader.

Once and a lifetime kind of teacher. Super freaking funny. Would take another class with him just to be around his personality again. Still love him, but expect quite a few big essays, and he's a bit of a tough grader but leaves lots of notes.

He is a lovely teacher. Tutoring or brainfuse will be your life saver for his class.

If you want to ameliorate your writing and argument skills, then Mr. Wagner is the professor you need. He demands concise arguments, strong evidence, and skillful composition. When there is room for improvement, he will surely find it. If you listen and improve, then you will leave this class a better writer. He is also incredibly understanding.

I loved this class; the essay topics were interesting, and the grading was fair. He also gives a lot of feedback on the rough draft and the final product.

Professor Wagner was a tough grader. This is my first B in years for English. His tests are very hard, though it could be because I have test anxiety. For test essays, the grading process is a bit easier. Two major essays were given. Beware the reading is strenuous, especially with a full plate of classes. He is very honest but seems to mean well.

Absolutely loved his class. Very engaging during lectures, & makes sure you understand the content when you ask for it. He has a lot of discussion boards, but they're easy to complete. He will go through your essays and provide comments on it, so read those! He provides all the texts in blackboard, so just read those and you'll be fine.

He is wonderful. Very helpful with homework and responds to emails quickly. Accommodating if need be. All around a great teacher.

Wagner is my favorite of the professors I've taken at Greenville Tech. His grading is difficult, and the workload large, but he is pushing you to do more than get an easy A at a technical college -- he wants you to think critically, gives plenty of feedback on essays, and allows his students wiggle room for creativity in their assignments.

Very kind, and graded pretty well.

Mr. Wagner is a tough grader, but I found it to help me more than anything. He puts very detailed comments on all essays to help make your next one better. This was my first semester online and I felt like I was still actually going to class because he sends out videos at the beginning of the week that are very helpful.

He is a tough grader, but I do feel it helped me become a better writer. He is very detailed in his comments so that you can do better on the next paper.