Prof McHugh was a really chill, laid back professor. We had 2 3-4 page papers, weekly 1 page assignments, and 1 8 page research paper/final. He gives you plenty of time in class and outside to work on papers. & he reads drafts too. He's a nice,helpful guy. It's pretty easy to get a B, but if you want an A you gotta work hard for it

McHugh is a nice guy. He gives daily quizzes and many one page assignments. Not too much work, except for a lengthy group project at the end of the quarter.

Professor McHugh was great! Funny, understanding, helpful, and interesting! I really enjoyed this class. Two major assignments (about 6 page creative essays). Professor McHugh would read them for you and give you suggestions way in advance of the due date, so you're almost guaranteed to pass if you make an effort. No exams, mandatory attendance.

McHugh is an easy grader and keeps the final project broad so you can do whatever you want. The class essentially consists of a weekly 1-page journal assignment and 2 writing assignments that are about 3-4 pages in length. He takes attendance but you are allowed to miss 3 classes without any negative impact on your grade. Easy A.

McHugh is one of the chillest teachers I have ever had. Mandatory class that is worth points for going to. Isn't too tough of a grader. Just don't put off your final project and you will be fine! I'm in a major where you never write any essays and this was still easy.

Patrick is awesome!! Such a down to earth and easy to follow professor. He teaches what is really important to know when it comes to business writing. His goal is to help student learn in whatever way possible and has a great attitude. I would highly recommend him to anyone taking a writing class!

This professor is awesome! He's so nice and his lectures are interesting! We talked about existentialism and U2 (the band). We looked at art. literature, music and movies in the existential way. He's funny and entertaining. I wrote essays on Marilyn Monroe and passed with an A! EASY EASY CLASS!

Although the course material is bland, listening to him talk about his life is nice and the class is mostly a breeze. He gives out easy B's and tough A's but he gives you chances for rewrites and he's easy to approach. He's a really nice guy and I would take him again.

Honestly the best writing professor I have had to this day. I'm an engineer, and even though writing not my best subject, I still got an A. He made his expectations very clear, and graded super easy. Just go to class, pay attention, and you'll do well. Definitely take his class

Seriously the best teacher and class ever. The one class where what you learn actually applies to your life during and after college. He's an easy grader if you show you put in effort. Gets to know his students and shows he cares about their progress.

Either he was one of the easiest graders I have ever encountered or I am a much better writer than I thought. He was really interested in getting to know his students and what they were interested in. He is extremely easygoing, fun, friendly, and helpful. Definitely take his class for an easy writing GE.

Patrick is awesome. Super helpful and cool. Writ50 was something that I really wasn't looking forward to, but he made it pretty fun. Journal entries and discussion. one 4 page paper and another 10 page research paper. Sets up meetings to help you. Highly recommend taking this class with McHugh

He is a very inspirational teacher. My favorite professor at UCSB thus far. He is very engaging and focuses on the ideas that students have to offer in class. Cares for his students.

If you take writing 50 with any other professor, you are getting jipped. Best Writing prof. he knows what he is talking about, is super chill, lets you go like 45 min early every day, and he looks exactly like Richard Gere. What else could you ask for. He is just an all around nice guy and a great teacher

Looks exactly like richard gere.

I really liked going to class. He will help you with questions, he's nice to listen to, and e remembers his students. I wanted to get a good grade so I wouldn't disappoint him.

Very good class! Something that is usefull for after college. Patrick is an awesome guy...makes the class go by fast! If you keep up with the projects and look over the summaries in the back of the chapters you will ace the class and the daily quizes. Great class overall...and great professor!