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He's old, but cool. Hard to take notes because he rambles and goes off on tangents. Clear on expectations. No right answer, just be able to support your thesis.

Be in Class to take notes and listen. Because all he wants you to do is take a midterm and final and a some random quizzes (which do help your grade).

cool teacher, lectures are usually very interesting. method of testing= no scantron, all writing. can usually be made to your advantage as long as you know the general idea.

his style of teaching was great. used essay based tests and those were easy. i loved taking this class with him

i enjoyed this class and thought that it was useful but still had some things i wasn't a big fan of. boyd gets off onto his own opinions and bias politics instead of the history we should learn but he is enjoyable.

This was a fun summer course. Few essays that aren't hard... based on your opinions so there isn't a right or wrong (just have a support to your answers). He will wander off into his own thoughts but once back on track, he's a pretty good professor.

He is a great teacher. He gives a midterm and a final but you get the questions beforehand. He makes his lectures somewhat interesting. I reccomend him to anyone.

He's very laid back and keeps the class's attention with his jokes.

Good teacher, keeps class entertaing. Not the easiest, and you have to go to class because he gives random quizzes.

If you are more of a multiple choice defined answer test taker don't take him. He only has 2 written exams, so the margin of error is slim in this class. Overall though, he is a good lecturer and somewhat funny.

Dr.Boyd is an awesome professor. He expects you to think (if you dont like thinking dont take his class) but he is fair and very entertaining. Most quizzes are opinion based and sometimes if you put anything he'll give you full credit.

a good teacher in my opinion, very informative and interesting considering the topics he has to go over for this class. he gives you a copy of the tests before you take them with what the IDs and essays are so you know whats on the test beforehand.

He requires students to use their brain. His lectures are interesting. He is willing to help students who need and want it.

he's a cool teacher, only two exams, midterm and final but he gives u questions all before hand, funny and makes the class interesting

All his exams are written, but if you go to class and get the lectures he gives you reviews so its not so bad. Just make sure you go to class cause he gives pop quizzes once or twice a week. Overall very smart and has interesting lectures.

old smart cool

overall dr. boyd is a funny and informative professor. frequently picks on himself and is quite clever with his phrases in his lectures. my advice to making an A - pay attention, take notes, collaborate with others, attend class everyday or you will fail.

Dr. Boyd is an interesting lecturer. He frequently gets off topic but is always entertaining. He rewards effort; but you have to make the effort to get an "A". Your answers to the essays don't have to be "right", but you had better hav

boyd is a nice old man. just go to class and take notes and you should be fine. the book isn't too helpful in this class.

He is great

great teacher!

Boyd is cool. His essay tests are easy if you follow his format and write very clearly, with supporting points backing your main thesis up. Yeah some elctures can put you to sleep. Some are funny though. Hit and miss.

Boyd is fun. He does not only teach history, he teaches how to study it. You get two classes for the price of 1. His class and Methods. Professors like this teach more that one realizes (obviously), and I think only those who are seriously pursuing a career in History will gain from these type of profs.

He is ok.

hes a good professor and explains everything well if you read the book, he wonders of too much sometimes and gets really off the subject and can waste a lot of time, but other than that you will do good if you attend classes because the Pop Quizzes really can bring down your grade

Very good teacher. a lot of his jokes arent funny though. only gives 2 tests- a midterm and a final, but gives 12 random quizzes. if you only miss 2 though, you're still good. easy class though.

I read the assignments for the first few weeks but after that didn't read at all. I got a B in the course but should have gotten an A. I got a little lazy when the final came around.

Boyd was awesome. He's not about making you memorize facts but more about making you actually think about them. There is no wrong answer with him as long as you have support to back up your answer. He is funny and only give two tests. Watch out for the 12 random quizes though.

He's a nice guy. Liberal, but he will still hear the other side. His emphasis is on good writing and the ability to prove your arguement with historical facts. Tests are all written with consideration given to structure. You won't need to memorize random facts for this class. Don't worry about dates either. It helps if you can write well.

Hands down the best professor in the school. Clear, funny, and best of all--a LIBERAL!! Grades fair, tests all essay. Makes you REALLY think. Values each student in the class. Lots of reading, and studying. WORTH IT! I'm signing up to be taught by him again in the future. This man is the most brilliant professor I've ever had in my college career.

only difficult because he makes you think. overall great prof

second class i've had with this prof. if you know how to actually take notes, his tangent stories shouldn't affect your grade. it's not an easy "A" but getting an "A" is not impossible. very entertaining.

This professor is tight

Dr. Boyd enjoys teaching history and is very passionate about it. Very knowledgable. Lectures he gives are not as clear as can be. Talks about his spouse and daughters a lot. He also gives a joke of the day.But he gives a review to help you study for the midterm and final. You should definitely study for exams. Overall good teacher and good class.

This class is super easy... just go to class pay attention and do the test reviews and you will get an A. There are only 2 tests and quizes so u have to do good on the test. The test are super easy if you study. I studied for 2 hrs on the midterm and got a 100. he makes class interesting because of the way he teaches and gives a different perspecti

Hah, Dr. Boyd is awesome. I was always tired in class and his lectures can easily put you to sleep. Quizzes are super easy and he gives a midterm and final review, so that's all you need to be worried about. Overall its a boring (because I personally hate history) class but VERY EASY. Quizzes are sometimes given if attendance isnt full. I recommend

Dr. Boyd is a really nice guy and always starts off class with his "joke of the day" which sometimes are lame. He gives out reviews for the midterm/final so those are really helpful. Lectures are interesting although he does tend to go off topic at times. He's always willing to help you out so I highly recommend taking him for history!!

Boyd is HILARIOUS! Liberal yankee with tons of stories and jokes. Sort of scatter-brained. But very smart and helpful. I loved him! Wouldn't mind taking another one of his classes. However, you shouldn't take him if essays aren't your cup of tea.

Right off the bat, he told the class he is a liberal. Started the year off every day with a lame joke, but he was pretty good at improv jokes or on the spot comedy. His lectures taught me a lot and made me look at my own opinion of things. Only thing is, there is a midterm and final that is essay based.

This class is going to be difficult if you can't write essays!!! Has essay midterm and final and some extra writing assignments along the way. Lectures are pretty boring and difficult to follow and to know on what to take notes. Nice man though and is willing to help you out. But if you can't write, stay away from this class...

Loved this professor; he loves playing devils advocate especially politically. If you write your essays the way he instructs you to (which is likely to be like most essays you write) there is no way to get a bad grade. He will work with you if any problems arise that cause you to miss class. I will definitely take more classes with him!

Boyd is a really good professor. Sit in the front and interactive with him and listen. If you take notes and reflect on them you will do fine. Only two tests, easy but all essay style. A lot of easy quizzes to get easy points. AWESOME PROFESSOR!!

His class is fun! I learned a lot and actually could relate what experiences he told us about to the material we were studying. He is a bit liberal and takes 30 mins. rambling on if you ask him a question but he is a great professor and wouldn't mind taking him again. We had almost no homework and the classes were interesting.

It is an easy class, you don't have to go just get the notes from someone who does and pop quizzes can be taken online. only 2 test though midterm and final. Easy I'm not the brightest crayon in the color box but this class is easy take it;)

Steven Boyd is a bad professor. All he does is ramble on and on. He is old man and wants people to like him. The class is not hard but listening to him talk for three hours a week is the only hard part. Do not read the books until the mid term and final. Easy B, if you work it is an A.

Dr. Boyd is an amazing professor. He is smart and very very sweet. Sure his classes can seem boring and sure his only two tests are essay tests and there are two papers that have no due date for his class, but if you read the book or even just hunt for answers from the study guide you will get an easy B or A. I recommend if you like early am histor

WOW WOW WOW! LOL read the book like once maybe,if that. Easy I like him & his corny jokes.LOL He repeats a couple of his jokes but he's a cool. Listen to the other ratings you don't need the book until about the week before finals. Go to S.I. sessions 2 weeks prior to mid-term & final and you'll make an A no studying need just cram the week before

imagine u r at a concert. the show lights reflecting off of boyd's balding head will blind u with amazement, u try to close ur eyes but the enzymes of the saliva from the words he screams eats thru ur eyelids and licks ur eyeballs with truth, giving u a new ability, rendering u able to see history thru an interesting new unbiased perspective...

Lectures are most of the time little stories, he brings relevant guest lecturers and yes essay tests. Is interested in student success and is very understanding if you make the effort to communicate. Is a lenient grader if you format it correctly.

Easy for me. I didn't go to class but that hurts you when you miss a pop quiz. 12 quizzes/homework and he drops 2. midterm and final are the only tests and they are hard to study for but then turn out easy if you study. I only had to work hard 2 times the whole semester. Not too bad

Professor Boyd really cares about the subject he teaches and his students. He's brilliant and insightful and obviously passionate about his career. Tests are all essays and it took effort to do well. But at the end of the day he was understanding and helped out whenever he could.

i actually learned a lot in his class. although i'd suggest going to class, as long as you attend the review and look over the chapter you'll be ok in his class. he has a midterm and a final that are essays and identification terms to be written in a blue book. he also has a few hmwk/in class grades (easy)

I went to class all the time, his teaching methods are clear and if you take notes you'll be ok. There's only a midterm and final (essays) and quizzes, which are fairly easy. Some of the quizzes are just write your name on paper and turn in. Pretty easy class I got a B, could of got A but I messed up on midterm.

Not a bad class there are quizes but fairly easy. Midterm and final is essay.

I really like Professor Boyd, he is a great lecturer. I'm usually really bored with history but he makes it interesting. His class is pretty easy too. Favorite class so far.

Great teacher although he does ramble and go off on several tangents.. But thats what makes the class interesting!!! Easy to fall asleep and make an A. You just have to attend class regularly and take good notes. Keep up with the readings because there are group discussions over the material. Overall I enjoyed the class.

I love this teacher. I'm taking as many classes taught by him as possible!

this guy is very entertaining. if you read and show up and study everything will be ok. KNOW YOUR MATERIAL! grades tough and essay based exams. even though i got a D in his class i was very pleased with his teaching. he gets the ball rolling with making you analyze and think for your own formed opinion! great proffesor!

Professor Boyd's lectures are very entertaining and overall he is a great professor. The class doesn't require much effort until it gets close to the midterm and the final. His tests (only gives midterm/final) are essay and he is an extremely tough grader. I received an A but had to work really hard starting a couple weeks before the final.

LOVE this teacher! He's not easy, but very knowledgeable.He's very laid back, and gives great lectures.

Boyd is a good professor his lectures are somewhat interesting and he loves to crack jokes here and there to lighten up the mood. If you go to class, the Si sessions and write down notes during his lectures you will be fine. At the least you will pull a B.

Boyd is definitely old school. He only gives two exams, both of which are in essay form. Lots of easy in-class quizzes. Quite a few group assignments in class (easy). VERY left wing. It's hard to stay awake during lecture. Pay attention in class and write with a liberal voice and you'll do fine. Overall, he was okay; I didn't love him or hate him.

This professors teaching style consists of lectures with some group assignments. He encourages you to think for yourself and be able to support your claims. The only tests were the midterm and final which were not multiple choice but fairly easy questions. He is very clear when it comes to what he expects in the assignments. This class is an easy A

Professor Boyd's lectures are very long, but an incentive to stay and listen is that after his lectures he will sometimes give out extra credit for attendance (after class). THERE ARE ONLY TWO TESTS--the midterm and the final. Both tests are only written answers, which he grades personally. Assignments and quizzes are done in class ONLY.