The best aspects of the course included the workshops where students got to critique each other’s work, as well as the creative atmosphere. The teaching assistant encouraged students to become better writers by giving useful feedback on their work and facilitating active class discussions. The worst aspects of the course included the overwhelming writing assignments and the vague writing prompts. The course would improve if students had better and less restrictive writing prompts. Prospective students should know that the course is graded somewhat harshly, but it is an enjoyable course. They should endeavor to always do the readings.

The best aspect of the course was the fun and helpful professor who showed genuine interest in the growth of her students. The students were al owed to creatively express themselves through fiction and poetry writing. The worst aspects of the course included the somewhat questionable grading style that the students often could not understand, as wel as the chal enging writing. The course would improve if students could have more feedback on their work and if they had more guidance on the writing assignments. Prospective students should know that this writing intensive course is extremely engaging and they will enjoy all the readings.

The best aspects of this course included the small class size and enjoyable class discussions that were facilitated by an enthusiastic professor. Students also had the opportunity to have their work reviewed by fellow classmates. The worst aspect of the course was the lack of transparency in the grading. Many students could not understand how their grades were determined and also found the assignments and readings extremely vague. The course would improve if a more transparent grading scheme for the class was established and if the workshops were structured in a more organized fashion. Prospective students

The best aspects of this course included the intimate class setting where students received helpful feedback from an engaging professor and ample chances to improve on their writing. The worst aspect of the course was the slow rate at which students assignments were graded, as the professor’s feedback became unhelpful. The assigned readings and writing assignments were also voluminous as well. The course would improve if students received their writing assignments in a timelier fashion so that they could use the feedback to improve on their writing before their next assignments. Prospective students should know this is a great course that will help them improve their writing and teach them how to analyze literature. The course includes weekly readings and writing assignments, but students who stay on top of their work are sure to be successful.

Students found that the best aspects of this course included the workshops, which provided good feedback from their peers. Students al enjoyed the professor’s enthusiasm and wil ingness to help anyone who had difficulty with the materials. Suggestions for improvement included either lightening the reading load or committing more time to analysis, as students found that not al of the pieces they read were discussed. Students also would have liked more feedback, or chances to improve their grades, either through extra credit or revision. Prospective students should have a strong writing ability and be able to produce a fair amount of work each week.

The best aspects of this course included the professor’s in-depth feedback and her earnest wish for students to improve their writing. Students found that the workload was very doable, and that the workshops provided some additional feedback from peers. Students found that some of the readings were tedious, and students who were only taking the course for credit were disinterested in participating in class. Suggestions for improvement included a more straightforward grading system, as wel as a lightened reading load. Prospective students should be wil ing to put in the time necessary to complete the readings and writing assignments each week and be sure to discuss their thoughts during class.

The best aspects of this course included the enthusiasm of the professor, who gave excellent feedback that helped students improve their writing skil s. Many students found the class discussions and workshops to be engaging and informative. Most students thought that the course had an imbalance between the fiction and poetry sections. Suggestions for improvement included changing the reading list so that there are fewer or shorter fiction pieces in order to balance the workload. Prospective students should be prepared to write extensively and should feel comfortable engaging in class discussions.

Students’ favorite aspects in this course were that students thought that their writing significantly improved by the end of the semester. The professor was very willing to help with revisions and provided excellent feedback. Issues with the course included a complaint from some students that the workload was too heavy in the course. A few students found that the grading was a bit subjective, and others believed that more time could be spent analyzing poetry or longer works. Prospective students should be willing to work hard and put in a lot of effort and should plan for extensive reading and writing assignments each week.

Students praised this course for having a knowledgeable and approachable instructor who made a point of keeping the course engaging. Students had few issues with this course although one student found the grading in the course was ambiguous while another felt the reading material was too broad. 309Suggestions for improvement varied and included a belief that the course could be improved if the instructor provided students with more in-class writing exercises or other structured writing assignments. Prospective students should know that students found the course was a great introduction to fiction and poetry and helped them develop skil s introduced in earlier courses.

Students praised this course for having an instructor who had an informative, fun and clear teaching style and spurred engaging class discussions. Perceived issues with the course included a broad belief that the instructor was a harsh grader. Suggestions for improvement included a desire by multiple students that the instructor provide more clear guidance on expectations for assignments. Prospective students should know that students found the course was significantly more chal enging than preceding courses and that the instructor encouraged engaging class discussions.

Students praised this course for allowing students to pursue their creativity while reading interesting pieces. Perceived issues with the course varied; multiple students found that the in-class discussions weren’t productive and that they were poorly guided by the instructor. Suggestions for improvement included a belief that instructor could more effectively drive in-class discussions. Prospective students should know that students found the course was writing intensive and involved a fair amount of work.

Some of the best aspects of this course included the manageable, consistent workload, the well-picked readings, and the student engagement encouraged and brought forth by the instructor. Students mentioned that some of the assignments were very restrictive in nature. Also, students felt that grading was on the harsh side. Suggestions included incorporating more students’ P.O.V. discussions into each class and setting up more, if not regular, meetings with the instructor so that students can ful y understand their progress and grade. Prospective students should know that constructive criticism is offered on a regular basis; that those who do not respond to criticism well should not take this course.

The best aspects of this course included the class discussions, the instructor’s approachability and willingness to help, and the invaluable workshops. Some students felt what was expected of them regarding the writing assignments was oftentimes unclear, as well as the grading system being arbitrary. Suggestions included adding more writing assignments and more opportunities for students to be workshopped. Also, providing students with a grading rubric would be helpful. Prospective students should know that class participation is crucial in order for everyone to experience fully the benefits of a writing workshop.

The best aspects of this course included the instructor’s helpful feedback, the small class environment, and the writing assignments that were both thought-provoking and chal enging. Students found benefit in the course being more discussion based, opposed to being lecture driven. Also, students found that much of the poetry was too subjective to provide a balanced critique. Suggestions included providing students with a more concrete syl abus and changing up the discussion methods once in a while. Additional suggestions included incorporating different writing strategies and allowing more freedom with written assignments. Prospective students should know that this course requires a lot of work to be turned in; also, it’s both reading and writing-intensive.

The best aspects of this course included the opportunity students had to experiment with their writing, the strong feedback provided by the instructor, and the interesting writing prompts. One student felt peers' opinions or insight could have been involved in the discussion a little more. Another student felt the grading system was too objective. One suggestion was to incorporate more open prompts in the fiction portion and a better mix of free verse and formal poetry in the poetry section. Prospective students must be wil ing to put forth considerable effort and know that the course is both reading and writing-intensive.

The best aspects of this course included the interesting topics available to write about, the engaging class discussions, and the informative workshop sessions. Students appreciated the instructors’ kind nature and ability to create dialogue between the students in regard to the material being discussed. 275 Some students felt the grades did not necessarily reflect their effort. Suggestions included allowing students more time to work on a piece, and incorporating more discussions on published work. Also, cutting down the required reading and making commentary more legible would benefit students. Prospective students should know that this course is both reading and writing-intensive.

The best aspects of this course included the relaxed atmosphere, the engaging class discussions, and the workshop sessions. Also, students appreciated that the instructor seemed invested in their work and improvement. One student felt his/her work wasn’t returned with ample edits or commentary. Another student felt the required readings were tedious and hard to comprehend. Suggestions included providing regular, consistent feedback and requiring less poetry be read. Prospective students should know that prior experience with fiction and poetry writing is not necessary, and that the course is also writing intensive.

The best aspects of this course included the class discussions, the instructor’s approachability and willingness to help, and the invaluable workshops. Some students felt what was expected of them regarding the writing assignments was oftentimes unclear, as well as the grading system being arbitrary. Suggestions included adding more writing assignments and more opportunities for students to be workshopped. Also, providing students with a grading rubric would be helpful. Prospective students should know that class participation is crucial in order for everyone to experience fully the benefits of a writing workshop.

The best aspects of this course included the instructor’s helpful commentary, learning how to develop narrative voice, and focusing more on the importance of writing and less on the technicalities. Students found the feedback invaluable and the lectures engaging. A few students felt that the course was poorly organized and that there was never sufficient time. While discussions were good, they did not involve a high level of participation. Suggestions included assigning less extraneous material and incorporating more incentives to do the work. Prospective students should know that participation is necessary, it’s important to meet one-on-one with the instructor, and the course is both writing and workshop-intensive.

The best aspects of this course included the smal class size, the workshop format, intriguing group discussions, and the consistent feedback from the instructor. Students enjoyed the exposure to new literary works. Some students felt that, at times, the class could get too subjective and workshops could be biased. One student felt the workshops encouraged his/her peers to criticize as opposed to offering constructive, meaningful feedback. A couple students felt like their grade status throughout the semester was often ambiguous. Suggestions included implementing a numeric grading system and making the classes even smal er. Prospective students should be prepared to devote a lot of time to writing, and are encouraged to be creative with their work.

The instructor of this course fostered a very comfortable environment, where al students, including the timid ones were encouraged to chime in. But the instructor never made them feel babied. Many students agreed that the freedom that had in their writing was exhilarating and that the honest and useful feedback helped them become better writers. The lack of seriousness exhibited by many students was the worst aspect of the course. It was suggested that the amount of works be limited so that discussion of them could be more in-depth. Prospective students wil learn about themselves in the process of exploring new writing techniques.

The instructor of this course was very effective at providing her students with clear and specific feedback on their work. Course guidelines and expectations were laid out from the beginning, so there was no confusion there. The workshops al owed students to hear from their peers and grow in their writing abilities. The course load was not evenly distributed and some students were forced to revise their poems though they thought another revision was unnecessary. Tighter prompts with specific topics and changing the rigid grading system were suggested for improvement. Overall, this course is a step up from IFP I, so prospective students should be prepared.

During this course, students were presented with the tools to develop unique writing skil s. The smal class size created a environment conductive for sharing constructive criticism, the instructor made sure he returned assignments in a timely manner, and offered feedback to students. The smal work load was also enjoyed by students. Grading was harsh, some of the readings were dul , and workshop took a great amount of time but it was needed. Students suggested that the grading policy be revised and that the instructor type his comments because his handwriting was illegible. Participation is key so prospective students should be ready to do so.

The instructor of this course made sure that every class period was an enjoyable experience for his students. The texts and assignments were diverse and class discussions were free but directed to the importance of the texts. Grades were inconsistent and there wasn’t enough time al otted to discussion. In addition, the instructor did not respond to emails in a timely manner. Students would have liked more workshop time and suggested more detailed feedback to improve this course. Prospective students should know that this instructor wil not be returning.

This course was an awesome reinforcement of students’ creative writing skills. The instructor was both funny and engaging, so students actual y enjoyed attending class. Not only did he provide students with advice and feedback on their writing, but he also sent out emails following class to make sure all of his students understood what was discussed. Expectations were sometimes unclear and additional assignments were brought up last minute. Students suggested that more time be spent discussing tough readings and that there be a set grading system, so students know where they stand. Grading is tougher than in Introduction to Fiction Poetry Writing I, so prospective students should not expect an easy A.

Many students who were enrol ed in this course appreciated the feedback they received from their peers during workshops. The class environment felt safe and comfortable for students to voice their opinions and get excited about writing. The professor commanded a respectful classroom and open to different ideas and opinions. Many students desired to do more fiction writing and for their classmates to participate more. Also, discussion felt a bit one-sided to some students. Suggestions for improvement include: more in-class writing assignments, fewer readings, and a clearer grading policy. Prospective students should enjoy writing, because they’l be doing a lot of it.

The best aspects of this course were the workshops, the freedom given to students on their poetry assignments, and the instructor. The workshops were a highlight of this course and many students found them fundamental to their progress. Also, the instructor allowed his students to write about anything of their choice instead of making them stick to a rigid schedule of poem styles and fiction topics. But, this course lacked discipline and the instructor was rarely available outside of class. It was suggested by students that sonnets/bal ads be focused on more and that class discussions be more exciting. Prospective students wil enjoy the minimal amount of work, but should take advantage of TA office hours.

The best aspects of this course were the instructor and workshops. The instructor showed his students that he cared by giving them detailed advice that will make them better writers. The instructor also led provocative discussions and made personal connections with every student. The workshops al owed peer critiquing and the small class size made this less awkward. Many students wanted to spend more time going over the readings and the harsh grading was frustrating. It was suggested that students be critiqued more than once and that the class meet three times per week. Prospective students should know that this course is structured differently than others, so they might not be used to it.

The small size of this class allowed students to receive an ample amount of comments regarding their work. It also encouraged many students to participate. The instructor was great and loved talking about writing as wel as sharing his input while including the input of his students. In addition, students were granted freedom on their writing assignments. But, the lack of variation during class periods and unsuccessful workshops were low points of this course. The biggest suggestions for improvement were that the instructor change his teaching style and include more interactive components. Prospective students should know that this course is chal enging but worth it.

The best aspects of this course were the class discussions and the productive workshops. Many students found that this course was a good relief from their math and science classes, and the instructor was supportive and gave helpful criticisms to better her students. In addition, the course exhibited flexibility to deviate from the syl abus. Some students were confused by the grading system and felt the course was disorganized at times. To improve the quality of this course, it was suggested that more one-on-one sessions be scheduled. This course would be perfect for prospective students looking for something fun to do to balance their work load.

According to students, the instructor of this course was charismatic and always involved with her students. She made it easy to understand literature that may otherwise be placed in the difficult category, and displayed her love for language through her instruction. Workshops allowed students to see their work through the eyes of others and it was also a helpful editing tool. Grading was seen as ambiguous and many students thought it was difficult to do well in the course. In addition, the course did not align with the syl abus. To improve this course, it was suggested to make prompts more open-ended, create a new syl abus, and designated equal time to reviewing readings and workshops. Prospective students who love poetry should take this instructor because the poetry section is expanded.

Many students enrol ed in this course found it to be something they looked forward to during the day. They also enjoyed brainstorming at the beginning of each week because it was a good way to get back into the swing of things after the weekend. In addition, the literary works that students read inspired them to produce higher quality work. The course instructor was phenomenal at facilitating the classroom, but her harsh grading turned many students off. Suggestions for improvement include: specific assignment directions and feedback. Prospective students are expected to love the instructor and do a lot of reading on their own.

The best aspects of this course were the class discussions and helpful feedback from the instructor who fostered a comfortable environment. Students appreciated the chal enges that the professor presented to individual students throughout the semester, as well as the the variety of materials assigned. Many students felt the grading was too harsh and subjective. Suggestions for improvement included providing a clear grading rubric and spending more time on works of fiction. Prospective students should keep up with all assignments, come prepared for class discussion, and learn the instructor’s style and writing

The best aspects of this course were the class discussions and helpful feedback from the instructor who fostered a collaborative and comfortable environment. Students would have preferred equal attention to works of fiction and felt the unit was cut short due to the instructor’s preference for poetry. Suggestions for improvement included extending the page limit on fiction writing assignments and restructuring the course so that equal time is spent on fiction and poetry. Prospective students will

The best aspect of this course was the helpful feedback from the instructor and other students. Many students felt the discussion lagged at times due to students’ reluctance to participate. Suggestions for improvement included dedicating more class time to writing techniques and having more structured and productive discussions. Students also suggested having a larger class size in order to facilitate discussion. Prospective students should be interested in creative writing in order to benefit most from the course. Prospective students should keep up with al assignments and come prepared to contribute

Students enjoyed the engaging instructor who was supportive and accessible. Students had the freedom to develop ideas and gain valuable feedback. Many students felt the grading was strict and found that the peer review sessions were not insightful or helpful. Suggestions for improvement included not having the course in the recreational center and having more guidelines for workshop sessions. This course and instructor was highly recommended. Prospective students should be prepared for a manageable workload with a significant amount of writing.

The best aspects of this course were the class discussions, the wide variety of literature assigned, and helpful individualized feedback from the instructor. The class environment was supportive and welcoming. Many students felt that the reading quizzes were difficult and that the workload was overwhelming at times. Suggestions for improvement included having more in-class writing exercises and not setting deadlines for the middle of the week. Some students suggested increasing the time spent on fiction and decreasing peer review sessions. Prospective students should be interested in

The best aspects of this course were the insightful feedback from the professor and the interesting and engaging course material. Some students felt that the amount of printing for the class was heavy and the course became repetitive towards the end of the semester. Suggestions for improvement included increasing the amount of in-class activities and increasing the opportunities for peer review. Students also suggested adding more diverse readings from authors of different cultures and backgrounds. Prospective students of any major are encouraged to take this course to improve their writing skills. Prospective students should be prepared to contribute to class discussion and for a writing intensive work load.

The best aspects of this course were the engaging, well mediated class discussions and helpful feedback from the instructor and other students. Students appreciated how structured and organized the instructor made the course. Many students felt the reading assignments were lengthy and grading guidelines were unclear. Suggestions for improvement included providing a clear grading rubric and spending more time on works of fiction. Students also suggested having more time in class for writing and having smal er workshop groups. Prospective students should keep up with al assignments and readings to benefit from the course. Class participation is very important.

Students enjoyed the intellectually stimulating class discussion and interesting course material. Feedback on assignments was abundant and helpful. Some of the readings did not interest or appeal to students. Suggestions for improvement included adding more varied works into the syl abus or giving students the opportunity to choose works they found interesting. Students also suggested keeping the class in larger group discussion format which was more engaging and productive than the smal er group breakout sessions. Prospective students are encouraged to actively participate and seek out the instructor for feedback outside of class time in order to improve writing.

Students enjoyed the inspiring and engaging instructor who introduced students to various works of poetry and fiction. Students had the freedom to discuss ideas, write about their interests, and gain valuable feedback. Many students felt that the grading was subjective and that the peer review sessions were not helpful or insightful. Suggestions for improvement included having more available office hours and better structured peer review workshops. Students also suggested a clear rubric of assignment expectations and more in class writing exercises. Prospective students should be prepared for a manageable yet significant amount of writing and should come to class prepared to contribute to