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.

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.

Professor Kenny is a gem. Super sweet guy. Lots of great conversations in class. Two main papers in which he allowed regrades until you get a perfect score (on regrades he seemed to be mostly looking for people taking his feedback into account, so it was easy to get a perfect score on a regrade). Please take this prof is you have the chance

Kenny is amazing. Take a writing class with him. He explicitly tells you his expectations for each assignment, which really helps the revision process. If you put the work in, you will get an A. He's super understanding and accessible over email, and is prob one of the best professors at UCSB.

Professor Smith is truly a one-of-a-kind, gem of a teacher and human being. If you have the opportunity to take a class with him then you must do so. I've been with him for 3 quarters now because you learn much more than just writing! He assigns projects with the ability to revise/edit for a higher grade if you desire. Best professor at UCSB.