Smaller classroom environment (25 students). It was just boring at times but beneficial for my scientific writing skills. He gives the necessary feedback and really wants you to do well. I thought I was an awful writer but never got below an 85 on any of the 3 papers and weekly assignments were graded by completion.

Kenny is the best writing professor you'll ever have. Is clear about grading method. For my class it was dependent on your PROGRESS and REVISIONS after he reviewed your first draft, not what you turn in the first time. Very caring and accessible.

Had arnd.3 reading assignments, 1-2 pages and posted on gauchospace&you just have to write a small paragraph on what it was about. His class is graded on 3 essays, so each essay is worth a lot. 1st essay was 15%, 2nd was 30%, 3rd was 40%. Rest is participation&attendance. does require for each essay a peer review & one on one session with him!

Kenny is a great teacher who really focuses on assigning projects that will help the students later in writing. He only assigns four major papers and a speech at the end, so it's important to do well on each assignment to get the grade, but he also meets with students outside of class to go over their papers, which is very helpful. Easygoing guy.

Smith is one of my favorite professors at UCSB, I took this class because he was teaching it. Lectures are fun, attendance is taken. We had quizzes every week based on short and interesting readings. 2 smaller assignments, 1 larger essay that you work on through the quarter and a presentation slide deck. Super chill and straightforward. 10/10

Mr. Smith was a very nice teacher and super supportive! A long as you put in the effort and attempt to become a better writer you will be okay. His portfolio system of grading is really convenient. He's funny and the classes are actually very fun/engaging.