Making an a good grade isn't a problem. Everything is open book and all online homework can be taken as many times as desired. Turn in assignments she grades harder. She also has good experience in the field and knows what she's talking about.

Ms. Mathews is a great teacher. The class starts off easy but then gets harder towards the end of the semester. Study hard core for the last quiz. She shows job openings every class which is really interesting to apply to real experience.. take her and you'll love her

Great person, she's a professional and will talk to you about how to actually get work and what actually happens in the professional writing world. A good resource for anyone who really wants to go into the field too. A lot of homework, but its like 10 questions a night and you can redo it if u want

Mathews is a hard-ass but you learn A LOT from her class. I hated it while I was taking it, but eventually realized how much I had actually taken in

Ms. Mathews is an unusual teacher, but she knows her stuff and you will learn a LOT if you go to class and do the homework (which is mostly online and she lets you re-do it until you get it 100% right) tests are open-book but still make sure to study. She is very funny but can be sometimes condescending. Very enjoyable class.

Ms. Mathews knows her stuff...she is realistic and lets you know what to expect in the field. she may come off as condescending to some people, but it is only because she is realistic and wants you to succeed after college. take her class; you will learn so much.

She holds high standards for students and does not put up with anything less than your best effort. She taught me a lot about editing, english and the print media. There are daily hw assignments for 1st half of semester and a challenging project in which you create every aspect of two pages of a newspaper in InDesign. TAKE THIS CLASS,you'll benefit

She is an awesome teacher and is there for you if you need help. Just make sure you do all your homework and you'll be good!

Very cool teacher; professional and to the point. This is definitely a no-BS kind of lady. She has done her time in the publishing/editing field and has a wealth of knowledge to share; if you're willing to work, that is. Open-book exams, repeatable online quizzes; the ball is in your court in this class. Hard work will get you a good grade.

She is actually a pretty nice lady and is passionate about what she teaches, but gah, can she get annoying at times. She definitely likes to hear herself talk...about herself. The constant online quizzes also become cumbersome, but you can retake them, so definitely utilize that option. Definitely take the final project very seriously!

She may seem really tough at first, but once you get to know her, you'll see that she is really fantastic. She is extrememly compassionate and has helped me through some tough times. I think she's an amazing woman. Just make sure you're on top of your game...after all, that's all she really wants--is to make her students the best they can be.

She can be tough at times, but she knows what she's talking about and you can learn a lot from her. She was also very understanding when one of my relative died and I had to miss class for the midterm. Just do your work and pay attention!

I love Ms. Mathews. She seems tough, but she really does want you to learn in her class. As long as you put a little effort into her class, it's an easy A. You can do the online homework as many times as you want (and it gives you the answers after the first time). Excellent teacher, she knows her stuff!

You will write a lot in this class. Five page papers are due every week, and sometimes twice a week. However, you get the chance to re-write every paper you turn in for a better grade. It may have been a tough class, but I can honestly say that my writing has improved greatly because of this class. Take this course, but only if you have the guts.

If you want to go into the world of journalism, take her classes. Yes, she is a harsh critic, but she just wants to motivate you to turn in your best work. I've learned more in her ENG 310 and 311 classes than I have in any other class at UNCW.

This woman is an amazing professor. She is very tough but in a way that will push you to become better. Taking this class has just reinforced my desire to enter the journalism field. She is nice but she is not going to sugar coat anything. If you want to be a serious reporter take her because you will learn a lot.

Not going to sugarcoat it for you, it's a hard class and sometimes Mathews can seem a little strict but she is the best teacher I have ever had, particuarly if you are going into the editing field. Be prepared for a lot of work. YOU NEED TO TAKE THIS CLASS!!

Took three of her classes. Hoenstly, I almost split when I realized how hard it was going to be. But I stuck with it, and I don't think I've ever learned more from a professor at UNCW. She is blunt, but not mean. If you can't handle getting your work criticized, then avoid. The harder you push yourself, the more you learn.

Ms. Mathews is very knowledgeable when it comes to being a critic since she was one for many years. She expects a lot from students but it willing to help. It is a very hard class that requires a lot of work and time. Do not take more than one of her classes at one time (I did that) Overall she is a nice lady but you will be very stressed out.

Okay, a lot of people do not like this lady because she is harsh. She is only harsh if you slack. Just do the work and she will absolutely love you. If you want an easy class, however, this isnt it. She is actually a sweetheart if you manage to try in her class. Trust me, she is not as bad as everyone says. Just be brave and find out for yourself.

Matthews is tough, takes no excuses, and will call you out. But you learn a LOT, including a great program to put on your resume. You use all the books, so get them! Most of the quizzes are open book, but you still need to study. If everyone does bad on the midterm, she'll curve it. its not as hard as everyone says if you put effort into it

Great teacher but made me work for an A. If you're looking to get by with an English class ,this isn't the class for you.

Mathews was one of the hardest professors I have ever taken, but I learned so much from her class. She grades tough so make sure you're on top of things, but she gives good feedback and allows rewrites. All the work is done outside of class but she assigns fun events and gives a TON of extra credit, so there's no reason someone shouldn't do well.

Mrs. Mathews is one of the best professors at UNCW. If your goal is to get an easy A in a class, with little effort, you should probably avoid her. If your goal is to learn from a woman with a seemingly limitless expertise, who will challenge you and ultimately leave you with superior knowledge in the area, take her class!

Ms. Mathews's journalism and editing courses are no joke, and if you treat them seriously your writing and editing will improve. Intro to Journalism was my toughest class, but it also left me feeling the most satisfied knowing how much I had improved. I have witnessed that she makes writers and editors better. Take her if you want to write well.

Matthews is very clear in her expectations, but if you're willing to work you'll learn a lot.

I took her class online, and I will say it was much better than sitting in an actual class for English. She grades pretty tough, however, on all the papers you get "rewrites" and you're allowed to fix any mistakes. Overall, if you work hard, you will do really well in the course.

This class was so easy and super good. If you need an english class take this one. She gives you quizzes that are super easy to pass even without reading the textbooks. on your essays, you have a rewrite which she tell you what needs to be fixed

Professor Mathews is an excellent teacher! I learned so much in her online class and her feedback made it easy to get a good grade on essays. There are quiz and research journal grades so your whole grade isn't dependent on the essays. I would definitely recommend her for ENG 201!

She calls on people a lot in class, so get ready for that. There's quite a lot of extra credit she offers, but it's not easy stuff. You really have to apply yourself in this class, but the end result is a serious improvement in your skills, and some work that you'll be pretty proud of!

She is not going to pussy-foot around your feelings. If you want to get better at writing, take this course. If you want to breeze through college and start your writing career at Walmart, go take another course. She is serious and a professional with many years of experience. She will tell you like it is and give you valuable feedback. Awesome!

Dr. Mathews was tough, don't get me wrong. However, I feel that I gained more skill in writing in this course than I ever have in any course. You are required to attend many events to report on in class and must to get a good grade. I am a commuter and have a job and I was still able to get the job done. Not to mention, she was hilarious!

If I could take just about any course with Ms. Mathews I most definitely would. Do not take her classes unless you are ready to put in A LOT of work and become a better writer. Very strict deadlines and lots of them. Grades on lots of assignments which is great. Lectures are entertaining and she devotes most of the class time to what students want.

I took ENG201 online and was worried when I read the syllabus because it seemed a little harsh. However, if you're good at writing, put in the work, and stay on top of due dates, you'll get a good grade. Professor Mathews was good at communicating and graded fairly. (Just don't forget to say "Dear Ms. Mathews" or she won't answer your emails haha).

After reading some of the reviews I was somewhat nervous to take her class, but I have absolutely loved it! There are only 3 essays and one project, but also small quizzes and journal assignments. There is a good amount of assignments, but they don't take long at all. She also allows rewrites for each essay to improve your original grade!

While this class had a lot of work surrounding it, there were opportunities to better your grade for everything. Rewrites were offered for all 4 essays, and if you take her advice, you will get a 100. There were several quizzes, but each quiz had two attempts. I quite liked Pro. Mathews, and if you put time into her course, it will be an easy A.

READ THIS. Do not be afraid of this class. Yes, the class is a lot of work and she is a tough grader. BUT as long as you actually read her instructions clearly you will be capable of getting A+ on the essays and in the class as a whole. As long as you manage your time and actually submit quality work, you will get a good grade in this class.

If you're willing to plan ahead and capable of managing a decent sized workload, take Ms. Mathews' class. She does give a lot of work, but it's all available from day one, with examples/rubrics to "ace" each assignment. She is also a tough grader, but she's fair and very thorough when providing feedback on your 1st drafts. (She accepts 2nd drafts!)

She will definitely mark you for silly mistakes rather than the actual work. If you label your word document wrong, 20 point deduction. If you turn in a google doc rather than a word doc, you will receive a 0. If she cannot open it, she will give you a 0, she is not going to email you to ask for permission.

I enjoyed her class and personality. She tells you how it is and some don't like that, but I appreciate honesty. She is a tough love kind of person. You have to earn your grade because she will not just give it to you. If you want to be coddled, don't take her. If you want learn and be held accountable, she is the one.