The grading system is a bit different (using contract grading), but it makes me able to focus on the writing itself, but not worrying about what the grade I would get for certain piece of writing. A really caring teacher, not putting a lot of work loads, gives really good feedbacks, respecting, and also a funny professor that you will like. Take it

She is a very conscientious and nice teacher. As long as you meet the requirements you'll get at least a B. To get an A, you just need to write an additional 800-word contract self-assessment. I recommend that you ask her for feedback on major assignments at individual meetings, it's very helpful and you'll thank me for it!

I highly, highly, highly recommend Saur for writing. You are graded based on your improvement rather than your skill level, which I find to be so fair. She gives great feedback on your papers and all of the writing assignments were fun. Just by doing the absolute bare minimum, you are guaranteed a B.

Best writing Professor!

She is the BEST WRITING PROFESSOR I've known!!! Wish I could select all the cheerful tags because those fit her!!! Her class is so unique and exciting. She is always enthusiastic and always ready to help! She helps me a lot patiently, cheerfully, and inspirationally. I also planned to retake her class next quarter. It's so lucky to be her student!!

She is a great teacher! I would definitely take another class that she teaches! Every Wednesday you go in groups so I wouldn't miss Wednesday's class.

Beth is caring and helpful, and she is not a tough grader. However, there is group meeting every week, so get ready to social with your classmates.

Beth is one of the kindest professors. She really wants her students to succeed and become better writers. Her grading schemes allow you to try new things without getting docked for doing them wrong. She also meets with her students throughout the quarter to insure they're doing good in class.

One of the most caring professors I have ever had. She encourages us to explore what we are interested, and gives us positive feedback. Also she is not a tough grader at all.

Saur is absolutely the best professor I have ever had in UCSB. She cares about her students and gives out clear instructions to attain your desired grade. She spent a significant amount of time meeting with students each week, commenting on our essay projects and clarifying any confusions. She grades on a contract style rubric. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!!!

She is the best professor I have had past year at UCSB, her class structure is super clear and the assignments are well designed. She meets with every student during office hours (everyone likes her) and offers constructive feedback on your writing. If you work with her, an A is a guarantee in this class. Just take this class and you won't regret.

beth is the absolute best writing teacher ive ever had in my life. throughout the quarter she was so understanding of her students and made all of her assignments very clear. she also is very accessible! all of the work we did was very meaningful. i highly recommend her!

She is a great professor. Contract grading is awesome and you can get a good grade if you show your efforts. Her writing classes are highly recommended.

This class was very helpful, I feel like I learned so much and the grading system is so helpful because as long as you do the work and try your best you get a good grade. Which helps you focus more on your writing instead of what grade you will receive. I recommend everyone takes this class and get WRT2 class as well! Loved her.

Professor was super helpful throughout the course! She is one of the best professors I've ever had. I genuinely enjoyed every second of her class:) Take her if you had a chance!

Professor Saur is one of the best writing professos I've ever had, she is so kinds, helpful and really cares about students' learning. Her grading criteria is very clear and her writing assignments are full of room for creativity and expirementing. She is very supportive and accessible outside of class. Best writing prof!!

The class hasn't ended yet, I just want to write this to appreciate how good Beth is as a professor. He's the "best friend" type of prof, very nice to talk to, super inspirational. I can't find anyone who is more considerate than her, she is too nice to be a human being, she is the best prof I ever had so far !! Take her class!!!

Prof Saur is an absolute gem! Her prompts were so good and you can choose to write about something that you are interested in. The course load wasnt too difficult, there is 250 word blog each week, two papers, and a reflection letter. I highly recommend Beth! She really makes you enjoy writing and gives great feedback :)

Professor Saur is literally the best writing teacher! She cares a lot about the students. The lectures aren't really mandatory, but I recommend showing up because it is helpful. The group meetings aren't mandatory either but you do get graded if you show up and do the work. She grades fairly easily too.

BEST AND NICEST writing professor I've ever had!!!

Professor Saur really makes you enjoy writing. With her, you will be able to write amazing pieces that you've never written before. She's truly the light in the darkness of online classes. Oh yea, she's such a great friend as well, who always smiles, encourages you, and believes in your potential as a writer, even if you are not sexy.

Prof Saur is awesome! Her prompts were very open ended, which allowed students to be very creative when writing. She gave great feedback on drafts. Really wanted us to do well. Take her if you can.

Beth is seriously the nicest professor I have had in my three years. She is incredibly caring about every single student and really makes the gesture to reach out and check in with everyone to make sure we're all on the same page. Beth is really accommodating for the online situation. You will not regret taking a class with her, she is lovely.

I took Writing 2 with Beth over the summer and she was really kind and genuine. I passed with an A, the course work wasnt too difficult but if you like writing then it should be easy. Not too much reading or writing but it may feel like a lot if you take other rigorous courses. We did a couple group projects. She does personal zooms occasionally.