AI Rate Professor

Political Science

Robert Stockwell

POLSC1000 · POLI01 · POLI5 · POLI002 · POLI064Y · POLI2 · POLI3 · POLI1 · 31 lifetime ratings

AI rating
100/100
RMP rating
4.0/5
Take again
71.88%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

if you want a low-stress political science class, but if you need tight lecture structure.

Best fit · Easy A HunterCaring and approachableVery easy AEasy examsGroup projectsUnstructured lectures
  • Most students describe Stockwell as caring, passionate, and easy to approach.
  • Grades are usually very easy, with many A and A+ reports and repeated comments about easy exams.
  • The main downside is inconsistent teaching structure, especially when .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

94/100

Getting an A appears very easy because grades are mostly A as easy, and several students call it a guaranteed or GPA-booster class.

Both formats support easy grading, but the strongest .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

84/100

The content is usually described as easy and understandable, though some students say the class can be vague or discussion-heavy.

In-person reviews repeatedly call the class easy, while online reviews are fewer and include both engaging and unstructured experiences.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

but also many students saying attendance was not needed or not mandatory.

and , while in-person reviews also conflict by course and term.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

, and passion, but a clear minority warn that he does not teach in a structured way.

Both formats include recommendations and criticism, with .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

90/100

as easy, lenient, and based on manageable exams, assignments, or group work.

Format shift

In-person evidence is much stronger, while online evidence is positive but limited.

Workload

Light

78/100

Most students report manageable work, though some classes include group projects, reading, essays, homework, or 12 hours of community service.

Format shift

Online reviews mention homework, group presentation, and essays, while some project requirements.

Teaching experience

Good

78/100

Students often praise his care and passion, but several reviews criticize loose structure, rambling lectures, and limited direct teaching.

Format shift

Online reviews are split between engaging teaching and poor structure, while complaints.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessment appears to , and occasional community service essays.

Format shift

Online reviews explicitly mention short essay midterm and final plus group presentation, while in-person , and papers.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person reviews strongly emphasize caring , and occasional weak structure.

Main concern

Some students say class discussions lack structure and do not teach much content.

What students said

“Very easy class taught by a very passionate guy; you learn a lot but don't need to memorize everything.”
POLSC1000
“ , and it's guaranteed you will get an A.”
POLI01
“Its an easy A, but you will not learn anything about international relations unless you go out of your way to do so in this course.”
POLI3

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed but lean positive, with two students praising engagement and one saying the class was easy but poorly taught.

Main concern

Online teaching can .

What students said

“Bob is awesome.”
POLI002
“This was an awesome class.”
POLI5
“Easy, but you don't actually learn a single thing in this class.”
POLI3

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, but they do not clearly prove open-book rules, webcam policy, Lockdown Browser, or strict proctoring.

Easy TestsPreviewed QuestionsShort Essay ExamsStudy Guide Based Exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

as easy, previewed, or based on study guides, but do not clearly prove open-book or closed-book policy.

Easy TestsPreviewed QuestionsStudy Guide Based Exams
“ hand.”
POLI1
“ so easy if you do the study guides.”
POLI3
“ ”
POLI1

Online

and final, but do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Short Essay MidtermShort Essay Final
“the .”
POLI5

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Very easy class taught by a very passionate guy; you learn a lot but don't need to memorize everything.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

78/100

“He is genuinely very passionate about his job and the subjects he teaches.”

📈 Easy A Signal

94/100

“ , and it's guaranteed you will get an A.”

⚠️ Structure Concern

55/100

“Its an easy A, but you will not learn anything about international relations unless you go out of your way to do so in this course.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He likes to teach and helps his students learn the material.
  • He can be unconventional in his teaching but he is easy to understand
  • Class time is light on content, with nonsensical and unstructured student political debates and rants taking up all of it.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • , and it's guaranteed you will get an A.
  • Midterm and .
  • The class seems hard at first but and flexible.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Clearly cares for students, and doesn't grade harshly.
  • He's one of the best and kindest professors I have ever met.
  • One of the , and a .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

31

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 32 reviews across many years and courses, with consistent evidence on easy grading and .

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 519
4 out of 52
3 out of 55
2 out of 54
1 out of 52

Course coverage

POLI110 reviews
POLI016 reviews
POLI36 reviews
POLI23 reviews
POLI53 reviews
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POLI0022 reviews
POLI064Y1 review
POLSC10001 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

25 reported outcomes

A range

24

A+ 12 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

0

No reported values

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1