Hard work. If you want to write well, it's a great class. It's very hard with about 6 or 7 creative nonfiction stories due throughout the semester. They have to be good.

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If you want to learn how to write well, take the class. If you are breezing through school to get good grades and finish as quick as possible, don't take the class. Prothero is the best writing teacher that I have had.

Very good teacher. Not a professor you want if you want to skate by in zoology without studying.

Overall A great 1010 teacher, I will take his 2010

Plan on writing a lot! Very helpful. You will either love this teacher or hate him. I plan on taking more classes from him but you need to get on his good side. He does know what he is talking about. Only one test but you'd better study.

He was tough, but a really great professor.

Great guy I took this class and loved it. Yes it is a hard class but isn't that what college is about? it is a do able class the with a little bit of study and SI I received a solid "A". The tests are tough but he tells you almost exactly what is on the test and what to study for you can't ask for more then that.

I loved this class and got an A. Had to take lots of notes but go to the SI sessions provided because they are extremely helpful. He tells you exactly what's on the test. Not much use of textbook just notes. You have to read a book called The Weather Makers but he tells what he'll ask from the book. If you study you will get an A.

He is an excellent teacher, but this class is extremely hard. If you don't memorize a lot of what he teaches, then you won't do well on his tests at all. Overall, it is an interesting class but be prepared to do a lot of studying for the exams!

Like the professor a lot. Doesn't do slides, attendance is mandatory. Extra credit on each exam. Will work with you. First part of the class you don't use the book really just his notes. Second half relies mainly on the book. Have to study a lot. Everyday! Overall challenging class really enjoyed it.

This is a difficult class. There is no homework, just the tests. Be prepared to study hard! Also, go to the SIs, they are extremely helpful! Go to class every time and study hard.

Very difficult at first, but he's a great professor and I learned so much in his class. SI is extremely important in this class as well!! Just go to class, take notes, and study hard.

One-on-one advice from a former editor and published author of 250 articles and 8 books? Priceless! What a privilege we have at Weber State to learn from a rare teacher who practices what he teaches, and who knows what editors and publishers want. I credit Prothero for teaching me how to write right, which got me?and many other students?published.

The class is difficult, Prothero grades fairly even offering extra credit on every exam. He tells you exactly what is on each exam and is willing to go out of his way to meet with or help students. Must be a hard worker to get an A, but it's definitely a class worth taking! LOVED IT!

This seems like a hard class at first, but he tells you EVERYTHING that will be on the test and it's up to YOU to study. This is a college course, so work hard and you'll get an A. Go to SI sessions, they are very helpful!

Learning from an accomplished author 8+ books, former Associate Editor of Field and Stream Magazine, and author of 250+ articles equaled a priceless educational opportunity!

At first you will be intimidated, because he is a very serious guy. Has his unique sense of humor. He will make sure you get an A and that you work hard for it and come out remembering what you learned for life. He is not boring. Great guy with interesting true stories, different from most teachers. He is somewhat traditional, study well! USE BOOK!

Fantastic professor! He doesn't go by the book but by what he's experienced as an editor and published author. He tells you how it is. He's honest, sincere and he gets to the point. You get out what you put it. He gives you the opportunity to be creative; just show effort and you pass.

Best professor ever, although the class is pretty difficult- it is not impossible. Go to EVERY class, and attend the SI sessions, you will be just fine. I LOVE LOVE LOVE Prothero. He is passionate about the subject and has great stories and photos that make learning interesting. He is my favorite professor by far!

Best professor I've had yet. He's funny. Study hard. Don't be stupid. Listen. He's a good guy with lots of stories and more experience than most people will ever be able to match.

Great teacher with a good personality! It's a hard class but that is expected. If you don't show up to the class or take notes don't blame the grade on the teacher. Show up, buy the book, go to SI, participate, and try for extra credit. If you do all those things and study, study, study , and study you pass. There is no just getting by in the class

Walter was an awesome professor!Just don't miss class, and make sure you BUY YOUR TEXT BOOK!!!! He tells the most awesome stories, and you can go to SI's for extra help! greatest teacher that I have EVER had! DEFINITELY RECCOMEND

Great guy, with lots of cool stories to tell. He is a fair grader, gives you all the questions to the test, and lots of extra credit on every test. However this class is very hard, you must study and must show up for class. He is very helpful and will answer all your questions but you must ask them.

AWESOME TEACHER! I would take this class again, He tell you everything that will be on the test, If you go to the SI to study before a test, you should get a good grade, requires little studying( only before tests) funny teacher and really helpful, just make sure you ask questions, he can go through material fast.

Avoid this class if you're a slacker. However, I loved this class! It was really interesting and the professor really knew what he was talking about. If you study, you'll pass.

I loved every minute of this class. Granted, that could be my own interest in the subject, BUT Prof Prothero is also imho a fantastic teacher. Take good notes, pay attention, don't miss class, STUDY, and you will pass no problem. Taking this from Prothero is not a no-work class, but it is a high-benefit class. He is engaging and nice. :)

This class was required for my major, or I would have never taken it. I'm surprised I did so well and can only surmise that the professor's ability to teach the material had something to do with it. I joined up with a study group, and completed the extra credit project. Prothero was helpful if I ever had questions and provided guidance when needed.

Great teacher. knows his stuff. STUDY! you will not pass if you don't. write down everything he says in lecture, never miss a lecture. tests are fill in the blank, 5 essays, and 5-7 bonus. you need to invest in this class! you will learn a lot and it can be fun just pay attention! if you have questions ask, he will answer them! has been my favorite

A lot of people hype this class up to be harder than it really is. The entire class is only 4 tests plus an optional extra credit report and this prof will give you all the question topics before hand. If you study, this class is an easy A.

Basically, if you're into the subject you'll learn stuff. If not, it will likely be: memorize the test questions (he reads all the test questions beforehand) and hope you do well on the fill-in-the-blank test with some essay Qs. He offers a major EC project. Personally, I like Prothero and enjoyed the class but I know others despised it.

Great Teacher! Make sure you go to class! It's 4-5 tests only. Lecture and all reading material are required and used heavily. Participate in class and attend S.I. and you will pass!

He basically walks you through the course! He attempts to help everyone pass with a 50 point extra credit project and by going through the test basically word for word the class before you take the test. If you put in the time to study, you'll pass the class no problem.

Prothero isn't a bad teacher. If you attended class everyday, read both required textbooks books, and attended SI, you would pass the class. If you have a question on a test or felt like why did you dock me off this point, he will work with you. He also gives an optional extra credit paper worth 50 points. Make sure you attend SI because it helps!

The only way to do well is to go to the SI sessions. Some material on the test is not covered in class and the only way to get it is through the SI. Great professor though. I learned a lot.

When I started this class I honestly wasn't too sure about the Professor. After a few weeks, I actually really started enjoying him. The lectures are good and he gets the class involved. Had some awesome class discussions, and if you follow along and make sure you pay attention to the reviews, you'll be fine.

Professor Prothero is Hiiiiiilarious. He's a very laid back dude who can seem ambiguous at times. You have to pay attention to his lectures and take good notes. GO TO S.I!! I didn't get the textbook, so I fully depended on my notes and the S.I. sessions. Also sit up front in his classes because he kinda mumbles. Great class, I learned A LOT!

Funny, witty professor. You have 3 quizzes and a final, no homework. This can make it either very hard to pass or very easy. GO TO SI! I passed with a B because of the SI sessions. They'll basically go over the quizzes word for word. He also talks very fast and makes it difficult to take notes, so use a laptop. Good professor, not an easy one.

Professor Prothero is an excellent professor, but he makes you work for your grade. You are graded only on 3 quizzes & a final, but if you don't go to class you're not going to pass. He doesn't use Canvas so if you don't go to class you're out of luck if you don't know someone in the class. Overall, Prothero was a good professor.

I loved having Professor Prothero as a teacher! He is pretty old-school but quite funny and nice. Your entire grade is based on three quizzes and a final. The textbook is helpful but not required. GO TO SI SESSIONS TO SUCCEED IN THIS CLASS! There are concepts on the quizzes and tests that he does not cover in class. Overall loved him and his class!

Prothero is a fantastic professor and he really knows his stuff. The class was always very interesting and taught me a ton. He only gives three quizzes and the final exam the whole semester. This makes you really have to work for your grade. Prothero doesn't use canvas and gives verbal lectures. Make sure you attend class because you will fail!

Dr. Prothero is a pretty awesome & unique professor. The tests are difficult, but if you go to SI you will be just fine, the current SI is fantastic! He also gives a review of the exam in the class before you take it so you have an advantage if you take good notes. This class is easy to pass if you go to SI, she has many helpful notes & worksheets.