Student Comments

Read what Dr. Barton's former students are saying about his classes!

"I thought your thoroughness was impeccable. You were always there and willing to help with any questions or concerns. You gave great constructive criticism as well." — 191 Student, Spr. 09.

"I thought that you were an awesome professor. Very approachable, respectful, encouraging and fair. I would take you for any class again." — English 332 Student, Spr. 09.

"This course has challenged, complicated, and complimented my pedagogical outlook. As some of the only formal pedagogical training I've had to date, this class makes me feel much more comfortable in front of the classroom in the role of instructor." — English 656 Student, Fall 08.

"This English class has been like no other English class I have taken before. The majority of my other English courses have just been learning about the basics of writing, researching, and writing papers. This English class taught a lot of other new things that I will need and use the rest of my life." — K.L., 332 Student, Fall 08.

I would like to say what a pleasure it was to be a member of your Intro to Rhetorical and Analytical Writing class. I can say without a doubt that my writing has improved significantly over the course of the semester, with your guidance. — T.G., 191 Student, Spr 08.

This course was very interesting, informative, and fun. I will be recommending this course to my fellow students. Thanks. R.P., 332 Student Spring 08

The English 191 course that I took this semester was one of the best courses I have ever taken. This course has taught me skills that are going to help me perfect my writing in the future. Dr. Barton’s emphasis on technology and his hands on method involving workshops and peer reviews made this course really great. — Manish P, 191 Student Fall 07

My name is Saurav Pandey and I just wanted to thank you for a great semester. I really enjoyed your class and enjoyed doing the projects as well as the blogs and the forums. I think I learned a lot about writing in the professional world and am confident that this will help me in the future.-- 332 Student Spring 07

I would go out of my way to take Barton again. — T.K., 332 Student Spring 07

This course helped me to write a better paper. I know how to organize my time so I don't procrastinate as much. This class made writing papers easier. — English 191 Student, Spr 07.

My high school provided good classes to help us become better writers, but this class brought new ideas that my high school courses never did. — English 191 Student, Fall 06.

You are a very strong professor! I thought you did a wonderful job engaging the class and providing us with the information in a clever way. I really enjoyed the use of your Tikiwiki page to do our blogs and forums; it was totally different from any other class. — English 332 Student, Fall 06

Matthew Barton's teaching ability is extraordinary, and his enthusiasm and humor are remarkable. — English 403/503 Student, Fall 06

I have noticed that the techniques I have learned in English 191 have helped me in my other classes; I recently received 100% on an APA style term paper for my AVIT 103 class. I know that without this class I would not have done so well on that term paper. — J.G., 191 Student Spring 06

My writing skills have improved vastly. I know this will help me in all of my future education. I sat in the back row on the first day, and I liked how you told everyone to get closer to the front. I truly think that if I had sat in the back the entire semester, I wouldn't have learned the material as well as I did sitting right in front of you. THANK YOU, DR. BARTON! — English 191 Student, Spr 06

If I had to write another Ideal Learning Experience paper, I would use this class as my ideal learning experience. — A.R., English 191 Student, Spr 06

Dr. Barton is very knowledgeable and energized by his course material, and he does an excellent job of transferring that feeling to his students. — Computers and English Student, Fall 05

I think you are a wonderful teacher. I feel very comfortable approaching you and asking for help. You really make your students feel comfortable. I really enjoyed this class and I love how it was organized. — English 191 Student, Fall 05

I really enjoyed coming to this class and never once dreaded coming here. You have a great style of teachingI wouldn't change a thing. English 191 Student, Fall 05

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