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This teacher is very easy to learn from

great guy and professor, very interesting, class is challenging but worth while

Class is all lecture, but they are excellent. Just read and take notes.

Good teacher. Easy to understand. Fair.

Definitely a great teacher. you will learn a lot if you take this course.

All you have to do is read the books and do your work. Very easy class. Great guy, easy to get along with. Be willing to work a little. I definately recommend this class.

An easy class. Quizzes are very easy. The midterm essay and final paper were a little difficult, but if you study LEP (Liberty, Equality, Power) as you read these books, you will do fine in the course. I am no good at history and I got an A.

Very honest and open. Offers a great deal of help, and is very knowledgeable about his field. It's an easy C if you study hard, take a lot of notes, and get to know him; but hard A. Good Luck. Wouldn't recommend if illiterate; lots of books to read!

Tough. Don't take when a Freshman. A whole bunch of books to read. Really sucks at times. Great guy though. If I could do it all over again I wouldn't have done it to begin with. Drop fast or start studying early. Good Luck!

Yup, an assload of books that you won't have the time to read. Tries to make the class a discussion class, which everyone hates. Final = Big ass essay. VERY helpful though. He seems to grade easy if you include the infamous "LEP" all over. Nice

Probably one of the best professors I've had since I started going to UNCC. Makes the class fun and interesting and is always willing to help or answer anyone's questions.

I advise against this class. He's a super nice guy, the quizzes are semi-easy and there isn't any homework besides reading. However, way too many books. Final essay is STUPID. I should be putting this much work into my MAJOR classes. Not good.

GREAT PROFESSOR. HE IS VERY HELPFUL TOO!!

Love this guy! NC History is a hard topic to sell as interesting, but I enjoyed this class. Study and write a good paper and you're fine.

Very energetic, goes out of his way to help. This course is ALOT of reading, and writing. Quizzes are generally pretty easy, but the final is horrible, and you must work on it the whole semester. DO NOT take this class if you like to procrastinate.

Dr. Mckenly is one of the best teachers. The mid term migh scare you, but actually it is so easy. The 8 page essay is not so bad, if you start to work on it early. Take this guy, no worries, you will not fail the class. Trust me!

If you like history you'll like this guy.

McKinley is one of the best professors I've had so far. You have to keep up with the readings and pay attention to detail in his class...but he actually made history interesting. Take him if you can!

this is a great teacher...he teachings surround 5 books...you do have to write a paper near the end of the year...quizzes are very easy

A GREAT teacher. Class was really fun and interesting. This guy is THE best teacher I've ever had. Not the easiest, but at least he's FAIR in his grading.

very fun!

Six books to read, and one is @ 600pgs!! Nice guy, semi-easy quizzed, huge group project/essay-so much reading, and that's the crappy part. But he's a great guy, fun, and interesting. GenEd says you have to have one of these classes, so take his!

Keeps class flowing with bad jokes. Just make sure to read assignments because pop quizes will kill you. Also, make sure to write a descriptive essay on tests.

6 books to read, midterm and final, and pop quizes, interesting class, but reading sucks, pay attention in class bc thats what the quizes are about

Very tough professor. I believe he is very fair, very interesting, and funny. However, I'm one of those people that "skims", you can't do that with him, you must read. Also, semester long project, start it before Halloween! Very helpful with absences and tolerant of diff. opinions though.

He's a cool prof. who makes history half interesting in spite of the 6 required book readings (the books suck). great guy; great class...beware of class project

Lots of reading. Expects alot of detail in the essay portion of exams. Don't stress about final paper. It is not hard and he grades fairly.

Not an easy class but fun to be in. Take notes because thats where his quizzes come from. Make sure you read the books (5 of them). Tests aren't hard but essay is major part of it and make sure you mention names in the essay. He likes that. Start your paper early it helps.

Learned lots about NC, especially since I'm not from NC. TONS of reading, talks fast w/lecture. Very helpful and easy to approach with questions. Do the reading and show up for class, quizzes are easy!

expect to read a whole lot. get lots of sources for the final paper. quizes are easy and help your grade out alot.

He doesn't take attendance which is great, but you HAVE to go to class because everything is from the lectures and you only have a paper, mid term, and a final! He's SOOO boring and he lectures entirely too quickly to note everything he says. Small class, boring, education/history majors must take!!

Interesting class. Read and you will do good. You can also get away by reading summaries online too if your a lazy bum. 6-7 Quizzes, 3-4 tests, 1 group paper, and a final. During your group paper, pick people who are NOT stupid.

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Very Good professor. A lot of reading and class consists of 5 quizes, a paper, mid term and final. His quizes are unexpected so be prepared!

Good professor! Your will be stupid if you do not learn from him. Yes, it is a lot of reading, but it is history!. I love history and this professor knows how to teach it. Best yet, if you need help, Professor McKinley is your man; he is alway ready to help. Good luck!!

great teacher. no absence policy, but you will do much better if you attend. Fast-paced class atmosphere, clear lecture. You get 5 quizzes(with the lowest grade dropped), a midterm, final, and paper. The paper is the biggest chore, but go for twice the number of resources you think you will need. Tests are fair, multiple choice + short essay.

I hate history but he made it the slightest bit enjoyable. Just go to class pay attention and take good notes and its not a diffucult class.

Dr. Mckinley is easy to get along with and easy to learn from. Recommended

This teacher cares about history and the students' learning. His enthusiasm got me thinking about teaching to learn.The no absence policy is like been in high school again! I do recommend him if you are not a sluggish reader.

Good professor, knows his stuff. A jackass to work with though. Kind of person who can come across very snobish.

In his lectures he does read from the book and it is kind of boring, but his test are not hard and he gives you the entire semester to write a paper. lenient grading on assignments, and lets the class choose what essays will go on the test. easy class and a good teacher.

Even if you hate history like me you can get away with doing decent in this class. Take good notes, review them, read the books if you can (although not necessary) and you should be fine. He makes the material somewhat interesting. Pretty good teacher; fair class.

Enjoyed every minute in this class. I surely recommend Professor McKinley to anyone that wish to learn about NC History because he has the passion for his work. I have learned more about NC in one semmester than an entire (20yrs) of my life living in this state.

Very good teacher. Funny. 5 pop quizzes get curved, but no reason not to do well if you only read the material. One easy term paper but choose a good topic or he won't be impressed (make sure your sources are many and good). Exams very detailed so include as much detail as you can in the short essay part. Show effort & it will be rewarded.

Nice teacher and he know his stuff. % quizes very easy if you come to class. Exams are multi choic but you have to write an essay. Uses nopvels to teacher no textbook. 2 downsides to his classesa. Essay on the exams and you have to come to class everyday and red the novels. But over all it is ok class. Invest in a tape recorder

Great professor as long as you attend class, and read the assigned readings.

One of my favroite professors so far at UNCC. His class is tough but he keeps it interesting. He knows his stuff. He is a great professor and I highly recomend him to anyone. There is a paper in this class, but take advantage of office hours, he is always willing to help out! GREAT PROFESSOR!

Hard hard class. Dude talks nonstop and expects you to be able to get down notes. Tests are rediculous and there are 6 pop quizzes. I like him as a person and he's pretty hot for his age but I would not recommend his class unless you really really want to work extremely hard.

This class is great if you work hard. I had no interest at all in history before this class, and he made it enjoyable and comprehensible. There is lots of material to learn, but if you attend the classes and take thorough notes, you can get through it. McK is really interesting, and he looks like Rob McElhenney. His bitter sense of humor was great.

He is the best professor at UNCC. He is really smart and very knowledgable about southern history. Alot of people drop his class the first week because he starts out with a lot of reading but if you stay in his class it gets really easy. Each day you get broken into groups so if you dont read then you can rely on your group. VERY RECOMMENDED!

He is an extrememly easy teacher if you do the reading, go to class, and ask questions. People complain because they don't go to class or read and they do bad. There is a paper, midterm, and final and thats it. I totally recommend him if you are interested in Southern history!

The people who did horrible were the ones who tried to scribble down EVERYTHING he said. People don't know how to take notes. Skim the readings, do the essay and you won't have any problems. One of the best professors I've had. He does have quite a cult following, so there will most likely be a loud dumb ass sucking up to him in your class.

Listening and note taking is key within the lecture, and reading is very key out of lecture. McKinnley's material is very challenging but regardless if you do the readings, review your notes, and understand what he is trying to get across you will definitely get your money's worth. An enlightening experience for me.

I took his summer class, and while it was a lot of work, it wasn't horrible. I went to his office hours several times for help on my paper and he helped me look for sources and organize my paper. While I plan on majoring in american history, even I learned a LOT. Expect to walk away with a lot of new information! I would recommend him! :)

AWFUL. This class kicked my butt. And then kicked it again. It wasn't easy by anyone's standards--at all. I wouldn't recommend this class to anyone. I'm a senior and I've taken a lot of History classes and this was my hardest yet. AVOID AT ALL COSTS.

i had him for nc history. he knows his stuff very well he just tries to squeeze way too much into class. take a lot of notes and be prepared for pop quizzes. he expects you to memorize everything and his exams are all essay. no one that i know of made an A on the Midterm. There is a TON of reading and class is very rushed. Paper is very hard.

INCREDIBLE teacher. The class is hard, but if you do the reading, you'll make it. Start working on the paper early, and it won't be near as hard as you think. I'm an education major, and if I become half the teacher this guy is, I'll be happy. Don't even think about not reading - if you do, don't bother taking the course.

Other posters R right. VERY hard class b/c of so much reading. Class would B better if there were less books & more time to discuss. When there's so much 2 read U can't remember it all. Essay exams will KILL U. Good teacher but needs 2 think about not having so much 2 read. Also 2 much photocopying but thats better than buying a course pack for $$$

One of the best profs at UNCC. There is LOTS of reading and a paper, but there's also class discussion to help pad that. I learned so much in this class. He's very helpful outside of class, don't be afraid to ask for help. Don't get intimidated...he lets you PICK your essays for the exams. Take him! HIST of the South was a great class.

Took him for Liberty,Equality & Power(LBST course) and I loved him. Cute guy, lots of personality, knows alot about history. Read the 4 books, be there when for quizzes, be able to write a few paragraphs on the final about the founding fathers. Talk to him about basketball and you're in. :)

NC History. Amazing teacher! His class is difficult if you don't attend and don't do the reading. There is alot of information but he has a passion for what he teaches, and it shows. Guarantee that you will love this professor once you have his class!

This class is definitely challenging and he requires way too much reading. Exams are very difficult- they are essay response and there is a historiography paper to write that is really difficult. He does make the class interesting though and shows a passion for teaching.

American Business History. McKinley is not a bad professor! Exams are essay format (no MC). A few pop quizzes here & there that are relatively easy. Big paper due at end of semester that i quite confusing to write... Prof. McKinley KNOWS what he's talking about though! Definitely recommend.

Great Prof. Knows history, but after the first test the detail levels out. Paper is really easy, tells how he he wants it, where to look for information. I am not a History major, and enjoyed it. He makes a big deal of the paper, but its not too bad.

I thought he was a pretty hard prof at first. His lectures are easy and fun to read, the books are not! If you take the Internet course, you have a weekly discussion, he tries to get his students to really think about the topics, however, the quizzes are easy and the tests are what brought me up to an A. Write up a timeline before the tests!

Liberty Equality Power. Online class, time consuming due to a ton of reading. Easy stuff, though. Don't be ten seconds late posting assignment discussions though. Not a bad class

Great teacher! He is tough, makes you follow specific guidelines, and you have to write book reviews on textbooks(to make sure you are reading). He is extremely helpful though and gives great feedback. As long as you try and go to class, you will make a good grade. He makes you work while many of the other HIST2600 teachers do not. He's a cool guy.

Tough, but really good teacher. Great at what he does. Had him for NC History, and he really taught us a lot.

The best professor i have had at UNCC. Comes off as strict, but he will help as often as he can. Read the text, and don't procrastinate! Will take him for as many classes as possible!

This professor is the stiffest .... that ever lived! I'm in the beginning of the class and I can already tell that he is good at busting chops.

I took the online western history & culture class. I put in the work and got an A. I also learned a lot about history along the way. I'd recommend it to anybody, as long as you're willing the read the few short books and do the work. Online set up is really clear.

If you expect an easy A, then this class is not for you. But if you can do the assigned reading (very little per week in my opinion) and answer the discussion questions on time, you will get an A. The questions on quizzes are straight forward and as long as you do the work, you receive a good grade. This class was very interesting also!

Only took this class because it is a requirement! Requires a lot of reading and is a very tough grader. I am really not interested in history but the books we had to read were not too bad! Online is easy just requires time management.

One of the best teachers i have had. Class is not easy but if you go to class, take notes, and take advantage of extra credit opportunities youll do fine. Quiz questions come from notes in class. Extremely helpful if you put in the effort, always willing to meet whenever possible. Will definitely take him again if possible.

Tough but fair, He will make you a better writer and researcher. If you put in honest effort to the class you will be rewarded.

If organized professors are what you prefer, this is the guy for you. He lays the entire course out in the beginning and you know whats expected. He grades quickly and fairly and enjoys his job. I loved the class and never got bored. Yes there is reading, but nothing difficult. Just manage time and you will get an A!

I loved Dr. McKinley. His class is focused around writing your paper. (which is 70% of your grade, 15% short reviews, 15% discussion) He shows you tricks to writing good papers and makes sure you know what is required of you as a history major. I dreaded taking my 2600, but Dr. McKinley made it so good learning experience. Take him!

By far the best professor I've had at UNCC. He gives helpful feedback and is willing to read your papers before they are due and tell you what to fix to get an A. Always fun and engaging.

Dr. McKinley is a wonderful instructor that has a genuine passion for history and his students. He is extremely helpful inside and outside of class. He can help you greatly improve your writing skills. Make sure to do ALL assigned readings, prof read and make proper citations. He is a strict but fair grader. I highly recommend this professor.

I loved McKinley! He was the foundation of learning to write scholarly history papers and I excelled at them after he got a hold of me. I loved his classes so much I went back and took his history of NC class! Has a good sense of humor and really knows how to engage a classroom. He's the reason I went to graduate school!

Dr. McKinley is a wonderful history professor! I had him for me first history seminar. He really teaches you how to write like a historian. He's a stickler on some writing styles, but overall he's a great teacher!

I took the online LBST. The class was pretty easy. Quizzes were due every Sunday and he gives two weeks to do the discussion forum for each chapter, which is really easy. MidtermFinal was multiple choice and essay. Make sure you read the books he gives. I would take another class with him.

Second time having him as a teacher but a different class. Very picky on writing aspects but he really helps you become a great writer. Always participate in class discussions. No quizzes, just 4 short essays and the final paper. Hes more than willing to help! Awesome teacher!

Shep is awesome. You really have to put time and effort into this course - do the readings, watch the videos, read the lectures! You will learn how to write a history essay after this class. He can be a tough grader but he is more than willing to go over assignments and work with students. I learned so much in this course.

Good teacher. Really cares and wants to help you. He is a tough grader and expects you to know how to write proficiently.

Prof. McKinley is a really nice and smart guy. He knows what he is talking about but be prepared for fast paced notes. If you doze off for 1 minute you'll be confused. Attendance and participation is 20% of your grade so show up! He is a tough grader but if you put in the work you will make A's on the essay tests. He gives great feedback!

Dr. McKinley is one of the best professors I have had at UNCC. He assigns reading and in-class splits the class up to go over each term. If a group doesn't explain or misses a valid point he helps. He gives you time in class to ask any questions you have and is there to help you all the times. He wants you to succeed but you have to work for it.

Dr. McKinley is really nice and super funny. The course itself is kind of boring but he's a good professor. The only grades are a paper, midterm, final, and a few online quizzes. You really need to know what's happening if you want to do well. Attendance is not required but he'll call role so show up if you want to be on his good side.

Took this class online, and honestly if you're ready to work and you know how to write you'll be fine. If you write 800ish words for every discussion it will usually be an easy A, I just hated how he didn't give any feedback on the discussions. I didn't read any of the books, and if you can bs stuff off of just summaries you really dont need em.

Took this class online and it's a somewhat easy A if you know how to write well and are willing too. You need to write a lot in the discussions and reference his lectures and the texts in your responses. If you do all of that you should be fine. All his quiz and test answers are online.

Dr. McKinley was my favorite professor coming into Freshman year. I was a little overwhelmed at the beginning but I finally figured out how to take the tests (just do what he says) and it ended up being my favorite class.

Took one of McKinley's TBAs, all I had to do was read/watch historical information (either on Canvas or through the books purchased for the class), then complete bi-weekly discussion posts and small MC quizzes. Overall laidback class, and I would fully recommend this course. Just pay attention to his announcements/emails. Please DON'T plagiarize.

As long as you're motivated enough to read a book or two and lectures, you'll do just fine. The class grade solely consists on tests, quizzes, and discussion posts so you have to dedicate time to the class to do well on those things. I ended with an A and spent about two hours a week in total on the class if I'm being honest. Overall good class.

Dr. McKinley's class was fantastic. Lots of reading and discussion in class, it is definitely better if you show up. One of the toughest research papers I have written, but I would take his classes again if he wasn't retiring. Shoutout to Dr. McKinley and congratulations to him on his retirement.