Ron Morrison - Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Professor: Ron Morrison

Department: English

College: Morehead State University, Morehead, KY

Rating # 1

Overview:

• Course: ENG332
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

He gives assignments without guideline, and then grades your assignments by opinion. While this course could have been one full of education and information, he simply goes by opinion when grading, causing this course to be nothing short of dreadful. I tried to reach out to him, he did not seem to care that I cared about my grade from day 1.

Rating # 2

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

if you like doing lots of work. then take this class

Rating # 3

Overview:

• Course: ENG495
• Grade Received: B+
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Morrison is super hard but also really good. He gives great feedback and is super helpful with his assignments. Don't be afraid to ask him questions when you don't understand. The sooner you participate in the Discussion Boards, the better. There is a lot of reading involved, but the novels are fantastic.

Rating # 4

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

You will read over 50 pages per week. Essays are graded on his opinion without a clear guideline of how he grades. He comments alot with his opinion of political beliefs but claims it does not affect your grade.

Rating # 5

Overview:

• Course: ENG632
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 4.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Obviously lots of reading. five or so novels plus lots of poetry. Even though Hardy isn't my favorite author, I learned quite a bit and enjoyed the class more than I thought I would. We had a blog assignment that was total busy work, but the papers and boards were worthwhile. Dr Morrison is truly a Hardy scholar but he wasn't snooty or overbearing

Rating # 6

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This is the worst class I have taken in my entire life. He will destroy your soul, make you consider dropping out, and overall critique you to the point that you question your entire self-worth. Very tough grader, a lot of homework, unnecessarily rude human being. Do not recommend in the slightest.

Rating # 7

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I didn't particularly enjoy Dr. Morrison's class. I also don't enjoy English classes anyway but the way this one is taught just isn't my cup of tea. He is very knowledgeable on the subject matter but he grades toughly. I thought this class would be an easy A since it is a gen ed but it isn't. If you're looking for an easy A don't take his section.

Rating # 8

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Took him for an online class. He seems like a smart professor who cares about what he's teaching but he's a super harsh grader and his weekly assignments are lengthy and time consuming. Don't take this class if you don't like reading a LOT. I don't want to take any of his classes ever again tbh

Rating # 9

Overview:

• Course: 200
• Grade Received: C
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

He was unavailable for help, insisting that I email him with any problems rather than meet in person. His emails are confusing and very broad. He failed my final paper for an issue with my sources after refusing to meet with me before hand. His course was a ton of reading and time consuming BB Posts and Quizzes EVERY WEEK. Harsh grader.

Rating # 10

Overview:

• Course: ENG628
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Grade was based on major essays, mid-term essay, and a final exam essay. I worked for days on each paper and had a past teacher look them over. I made mostly Bs. Be prepared for a lot of intense reading. He was quick to send back papers with comments and grades. By the end of the class, I had adjusted to what he expected, but I won't take again.

Rating # 11

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: Not sure yet
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I took as online, tough with following up on grades and what he expected from our papers and discussions. I wont be taking him again.

Rating # 12

Overview:

• Course: ENG632
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

I loved his classes. He seems organized and very helpful. I took two online classes, and his expectations are clear, and I had no problems following instructions and getting an A. He is definitely in my top 2 favorite profs at MSU.

Rating # 13

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Hard grader, doesn't inform you of your grade, and he's rude. I don't recommend unless you are an English major... maybe not even then.

Rating # 14

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• Grade Received: A
• Overall Rating: 1.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

Horrible professor, Very confusing and doesn't explain things. He is not very nice and is a very hard grader. I would suggest not taking his class.

Rating # 15

Overview:

• Course: ENG632
• Grade Received: B
• Overall Rating: 5.0
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Morrison was a great professor. I would definitely take a class with him in the future. He was extremely helpful and involved in our online class, and he gives credit where credit is due.

Rating # 16

Overview:

• Course: ENG200
• 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:

He was a very tough grader on papers. Every little thing he could find wrong he counted off. I am a decent writer and struggled to get an A-. I would suggest against this guy unless you are naturally an amazing writer. Also you have to read a lot for this class. 50+ pages a week plus corresponding quizzes and q's online. I took the class online.

Rating # 17

Overview:

• Course: ENG332
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 5.0

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

Comment:

This course was online and he is a entirely too hard. I wish I had never taken this course because it's ruined my love of Romantic and Victorian literature. He's a real stickler for the little things and is not at all encouraging. He also counts off for not leaving things off you were not told to include.

Rating # 18

Overview:

• Course: ENG627
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 4.5
• Course Difficulty: 3.0

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

Comment:

Dr. Morrison is a knowledgeable and capable professor. The class was online, and I found his feedback on discussions and essays extremely helpful and insightful. He always responded to emails in a timely manner. I would take him again, and recommend him to other students.

Rating # 19

Overview:

• Course: ENGL648
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 2.0
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

Professor Morrison is not very clear in his expectations. He never once posted grades on blackboard (it was an online class), so none of us knew what our grades were until the semester was completely over. His suggestions were not helpful and were typically menial.

Rating # 20

Overview:

• Course: ENG300
• Grade Received: N/A
• Overall Rating: 1.5
• Course Difficulty: 4.0

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

Comment:

I was very disappointed in his teaching. He started off seeming very cool and intelligent but as the semester progressed he became more unhelpful, lazy, and in my opinion unnecessarily harsh. Also, he made several statements about Appalachia that made me uncomfortable. The work was hard but nothing I wouldn't expect from a 300 level English class.