Mel Topf - Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

Professor: Mel Topf

Department: English

College: Roger Williams University, Bristol, RI

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: WTNG311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Barely explains major assignments

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: WTNG320
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

a lot of papers but he very broad on the topics so you can write what u think is right and if you back it up he's okay with it. nice guy

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: WTNG320
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Difficult class, but bearable. Class can be boring but lets you out early often. Each assignment is based around of the same case which can get redundant. His feedback can be vague, but there are plenty of library days and in class workshops where you spend the class time working and can ask him for help.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: CRITWTNG220
• Grade Received: A-
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Overall very difficult course but I do feel like I have learned a lot. I'm usually someone who can start the paper the night before and get an A, this will not work for this class. Assignments are vague so in order to do well you really have to go out of your way to meet with him or send him a draft. Difficult class but not impossible.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: WTNG311
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

Prof. Topf has a great deal of knowledge when it comes to professional writing. I took two of his courses this semester and I have greatly enjoyed them. He is a relatively difficult grader, but he has a lot of office hours, and he is available to meet via appointment for consultation. His lectures can get stale, but meeting in office hours helps.

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: TECH210
• Grade Received: D
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

DONE TAKE HIM! DO yourself a favor! just a super tough grader. I've never taken a class that was so hard, that could've been way easier. I think he is a smart guy, but just wants to trick his students. He words things super difficult, hard to follow because he is super boring. ! First professor here at roger that should definitely be let go

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: WTNG22O
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: No
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

This dude is ridiculous, he makes the class so much harder and complex then it has to be. I'm a criminal justice major taking this required class and hes making us write reports on businesses. I regret not switching out. DO NOT TAKE THIS COURSE.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: WTNG320
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Mel definitely knows the material, he just doesn't know how to teach. His instructions and writing prompts are always pretty vague. On top of that, he required us to buy a custom book for the class that was $110 and we only used it a handful of times. Even as a senior I had trouble with this class. Do not take Professor Topf, at all costs.

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: WTNG320
• Grade Received: C-
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Professor Topf is an insanely tough grader and his feedback does not make any sense! I regret taking this class and I would never take it again.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: WTNG311
• Grade Received: A+
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 2.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: Yes
• Attendance: Mandatory

Comment:

His classes are what college classes should actually be. First time I've encountered one at RWU. A must take if you want to remotely be able to write a proposal to your boss in any line of work.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: WRTG220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

• For Credit: Yes
• Textbook Used: Yes
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

Do not take this course. Switch to a different professor. I regret not switching out when I got the chance. He makes the class much harder than it needs to be. Just don't take this class, trust me.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: BUSINESSORGO
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

terrible teacher. He gives extremely vague instructions with little to no clarification. Assignments are frequent and confusing.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: WTNG311
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

This guy is hilarious! He just stands up there talking about lawyers and saying "get their professional interest" or "don't talk about Beyonce"... I'm probably going to fail.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: WTNG
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Everything is "vague." Might as well teach philosophy because EVERYTHING is questioned with "why?" or "I don't know what you mean." If you're 1 minute past the time class starts, your paper is late, which he is sure to mark. Try to avoid him.

Rating # 15

Overview:

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

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

Comment:

Class was really dry and boring. Hardest writing class I've ever taken. Would never recommend taking him.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: WTNG220
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

• For Credit: N/A
• Textbook Used: No
• Would Take Again: N/A
• Attendance: Not Mandatory

Comment:

This man is amazing. Very hard but tells you exactly what you need to do and if you do it, you'll do fine. If I could take more classes with him I wouldn't hesitate!

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: WTNG220
• Grade Received: B-
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This guy knows his stuff about writing and is helpful. But his class is extremely boring and dry. Kinda rough at 8 am, really challenging. wouldn't recommend if you're looking to coast by.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: CRITICALWTNG
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

So boring so unhelpful, take someone else!!!

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: WTGN220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 3.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

He may mumble, talk really fast, and write his own textbook, but professor Topf is one of the best writing professors i have had at RWU. He is extremely clear with his assignments and encourages his students to go to him for help. The assignments get redundant, however after the first few you get the hang of it and realize what he wants.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: CRIT220
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

WARNING! DOES NOT CANCEL CLASS BEFORE EVERY PAPER DUE. Extremely dry course. Literally talks about the same concept for an hour straight every class in his boring monotone voice. Trails off every sentence too. Way too many papers assigned and a difficult grader. Don't put yourself through it!