Ed Williams - Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Professor: Ed Williams

Department: Communication

College: Auburn University, Auburn, AL

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

It's a hard class. You HAVE to study. However, this class is extremely helpful. He comes off boring, but everything he does will help in the long run. Go to class!

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Class is extremely difficult, but it is a weed-out course. You will learn a lot of you are going into journalism or pr. I do not recommend this class if you are not. Mr. Williams is very clear on the things you should do to prepare for the tests and they work. Take the class seriously and study hard or you will not pass.

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: JRNL101
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Here's a teacher on a total power trip! He makes you do completely unneccesary things apparantly just so he can feel important. He claims "that's how the real world works," but i'm in the real world now and no one here is as difficult as he was.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Tough teacher, but if you're going into journalism, this is pretty much a weed-out course. I feel sorry for non-journalism majors who have to take this class. That being said, I did learn a lot of things that I still remember/use, even though I've long since left journalism. Must make an 82 or higher on every test to pass. Take it seriously.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

He's a good teacher. I've never taken a journalism class before and really had no interest in it until I took this class. You absolutely have to study, but if you pass all the tests the first time you're done by early Nov. Williams is helpful. Yes, he reads from the book, but that's EXACTLY what the test is over, so there's a point to it.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: JRNL2210
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I loved Newswriting with Mr. Williams! He's very helpful and he really wants his students to do well. You need to pay attention in class if you're going to get any better, and the class is not a blow-off. You take a lot of quizzes and write a lot of articles, but you learn a lot about journalism.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

As far as a teacher goes, Williams is OK. He mostly just reads out of the book which any teacher could do. He is also a journalism adviser, and he is extremely unhelpful and rude. It is his way or the highway. Just go above him to Dr. Carvalho, and he will take your side against Williams b/c he knows he is ridiculous. He is simply an arrogant jerk.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

everything you learn in this class is worth the work. he is a great teacher and really wants to help you pass the class. if he writes it on the board it will be on the test. don't be late and don't skip

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This is a tough class, an 82 a F. Williams is as strict as they come, but he'll teach you everything you need to know. I found that after you get through this class, he's not a bad guy. He'll help you with your internships etc. Don't take this class lightly or you'll be taking it again. One girl in my class was taking it for the fourth time.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

I wouldn't want to know him personally, or for that matter have any contact with the man outside of class. But he knows what he's talking about. Take him, but go to class and study.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Like the others said, study and you can be done a month early. Don't be late or skip...He is not nice about it if you do...Other than that, you do learn alot but it is pretty much hell. Make sure you study.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

This class is the devil, but not Williams. He makes this class very interesting and worth while. I felt prepared for the tests and knew what I needed to study. I would definetly recommend trying to get Williams for this course; he has taught for years and really knows how to teach it.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: JRLN1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

williams went so far as to block me from his facebook profile. nt sure ill ever take professional advice from him again

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: THEWEEDOUT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Study hard the first time aorund, because if you wait until the second chance to retake tests... well, you will stress out. He is very helpful. Go to him before class, after class, and esp. during the tests for help. Lots of memorization. Study hard and u will pass. Pay close attention to what he writes on board; it will be on the test. "Omit..."

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: THEWEEDOUT
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

DO NOT MISS CLASS OR BE LATE! This is the hardest class I have taken at Auburn, but the one i have learned the most in. Study hard and you can finish early! Williams is tough, but he knows his stuff so do not try to argue with him!

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 1.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

No Comments

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Two words: tough love. This is a hard class period, but he lets you know exactly what he expects of you, and if you go to him for help, he is willing and ready to help. Just make sure you are not late or absent for his classes!

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Mr. Williams is a very strict teacher, but a very nice man at the same time once you get to know him. I've been out of school for almost three years now, and believe me, I use the knowledge I learned from that class and him every day! STUDY HARD and you'll

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

GET TO CLASS ON TIME. I'm not kidding. He teaches discipline this way, and it will help you in the business world. All Mr. Williams' rules have a purpose, and he is really a nice guy. If you don't take the class seriously, you will fail. This class is *essential* for learning journalism. For J majors, this is the most important class at Auburn!

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: JRNL1100
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: N/A
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: N/A

Comment:

Hands down the WORST teacher I have ever had at Auburn or anywhere for that matter! He is terribly sarcastic and not understanding about anything at all. Hope you understand the material! TAKE SHEPPARD if at all possible!