The best aspects of the course included the enthusiastic professor and useful research writing tips students learned. The professor was extremely helpful and provided detailed feedback to help students improve their work. The worst aspects of this course included the stuffy classroom and irrelevant presentations. The course would improve if the students were provided with a better room and more assistance with the homework assignments. Prospective students will find this course useful in improving their writing skills.

Students praised this course for providing “practical skills to improve writing” and for offering individual feedback to students on ways they could become better writers. Students’ issues with the course were few, although some disliked the length of the scheduled class time, so they suggested having the class meet twice weekly for shorter periods. Others asked for more information for students taking the course either by providing electronic handouts or additional homework assignments. Prospective students should know that the course required a good grasp of English and that students were expected to work on a research paper for the course.

Students attending this course appreciated the effective communication style of the teacher and the light workload. Students felt the course’s greatest drawbacks were the large class size and the examinations that were the main source of evaluation for the class. Students thought the course could be improved with additional homework assignments or quizzes. Students want potential participants to know that attending lectures for the class is important because material for lectures is featured prominently in exam questions.

The best aspects of this course included the guest speakers, panel discussions, and useful lessons on dissertation writing. The course topic covered lots of issues that were particular to graduate students. The worst aspect of the course was the lack of attendance during periods of the semester. The course 244would improve if there were perhaps writing workshops and in-class exercises. Prospective students should know that the course covers not only dissertation writing, but other topics that all graduate students wil find useful.

Students enrol ed in this course improved upon their English communication skills. The negotiation and mock interview segments seemed to be highlights of the course, and the instructor was friendly. But the boring articles read during class made it even more difficult for students to pay attention and want to attend the late Friday afternoon meeting time. It was suggested that the class time be rescheduled, that there be a smal er class size, and that American songs be covered. Prospective students do not need previous background or experience.

The best aspects of this course included the helpful course supplements and helpful feedback from the engaging instructor. Students reported that the instructor was invested in students’ progress and provided thorough explanations. Students found the course load to be heavy at times and that the class meeting time was too long and late at night. Suggestions for improvement included having more feedback from the professor and meeting more frequently during the week at a shorter time interval. Prospective students should be prepared for a writing intensive course and have had some form of