Thanks for the input. I am a straight A student and am probably harder on myself than my instructors. Yes I can complete an in-depth research paper in two weeks, but not one I would be proud of. I enjoy history but do not feel that it is as important as let's say A&P when going for an associates degree in nursing. 3000 written words are required for humanities here, but teachers can request double that amount or more if they want. Just looking for an online class that someone has taken that doesn't require lots of extra fluff. Thanks again for all the information.