Dr. Branson's Writing Theory class sounds really scary, but it's actually not that bad. The work is paced out, and he always answers any questions. He grades on a grading contract, where if you do the work and do it well you are marked complete, which is really helpful and actually makes me want to try.

Branson teaches Writing Theory at the University of Toledo, and it was my favorite class! He really cares about every student and gives great feedback! I would take him again if I had the chance. You also get three absences, and he grades off of a grading contract, (which I loved). The class discussions always kept my interest. Loved the class!

BEST WRITING PROFESSOR EVER! He gives everybody that is willing to work an A. However, that is not easy A, though, as he can clearly tell whether you put effort in it or not, so don't treat him as "HO HO he is not going to know." Fantastic feedback on papers and he really want you to become a better writer.

Professor Branson's Writing 2 class is incredibly interesting, engaging, and fairly graded. He recognizes the biases of subjective grading of essays, so he grades his class based on completion of required and optional assignments. It's not difficult to get an A because of his grading scale, but it does require sustained significant work and effort.

wonderful teacher

I put off taking this class because I hate writing papers. Professor Branson made this class as painless as possible by breaking up the projects into two segments which GREATLY helped. The projects were actually interesting unlike many other professors' crap. If you're reading this deciding whether to take him or not, just DO IT!

I really really loathed writing, but he made his writing projects fun. There were 2 essays and a final portfolio. He divided each essay into 2 parts so it wasn't that big of a load. If you go to his office hours he can help with ideas for your essay. Personally this class was an easy A and I would definitely take another class with him.

Great professor. Really well prepared, understands students and the material. The class is actually practical and one of the only classes that helps prepare for the job world! Branson is super helpful and nice! Do the work, you'll get a good grade and get something out of it. Oh & Textbook is overpriced & unnecessary.

I'm a math and physics major who normally loathes writing, but not here. He actually makes writing interesting again, and he's really the only professor I've ever had that actually cares that you improve your writing. He makes the rubrics for each of the essays with you so that the you aren't blindsided by your grade. He makes class exciting.