AI Rate Professor

English

John Swensson

EWRT1B · EWRT2 · 1A · EWRT1AINCLASS · EWRT1A · EWRT10A · 90 lifetime ratings

AI rating
78/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
78.57%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

Take him for a flexible writing-credit class, but avoid him if .

Best fit · Easy A HunterEasy ABlunt feedbackPeer editingVietnam-focused readingsHighly polarizing
  • Many students say the class is an easy A with , and .
  • Teaching quality is polarizing because and helpful, while critics say he is blunt, unclear, or teaches too much to his own style.
  • The course often centers on peer review, personal planning, and Vietnam-related .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

Grades are usually easy if you follow his preferred writing format, complete peer edits, and use revision or opportunities.

Both formats strongly support Easy A evidence, with online reviews slightly more flexible and .

Is the course easy?

Introductory

81/100

The course work is usually short essays, peer review, readings, and .

Online work is described as more flexible and spread out, while but tied more to participation.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

47/100

, but many in-person sections treat attendance as mandatory or .

Online evidence is much more flexible, while .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

71/100

and personal support, but the blunt style and weak transferability of writing instruction create hesitation.

Online recommendations are steadier, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Most grades are high and students mention easy A paths, revisions, , and .

Format shift

Both formats show lenient outcomes, though in-person reviews more often mention tough or .

Workload

Light

78/100

Work is usually light to moderate, built around weekly or , and few or no exams.

Format shift

Online reviews describe flexible pacing, while and attendance pressure.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

He is often caring and supportive, but teaching quality is inconsistent because many students dislike his blunt comments and narrow writing expectations.

Format shift

Online reviews are somewhat more positive about support, while unclear teaching.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

12/100

Assessment is almost entirely papers, peer review, participation, revisions, and projects rather than exams.

Format shift

, and reviews do not show a meaningful exam-heavy pattern.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

30 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

and caring support balanced against mandatory attendance, peer editing, and complaints about unclear or off-topic teaching.

Main concern

Some students say and class time does not always build transferable writing skills.

What students said

“Easy A, and he grades easily as well”
EWRT2
“ though, don't skip more than 2 classes and you'll be fine.”
EWRT1A
“He literally does not teach you anything, but .”
EWRT1A

Remote format

Online

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online reviews often describe a flexible, essay-based class with , peer editing, and strong support, but and Vietnam focus.

Main concern

and the writing style may be very professor-specific.

What students said

“Easy A. , but overall it helps in the long run.”
EWRT1A
“Super flexible with asking for an extension, but you must contact him ahead.”
EWRT1A
“Every book you read will be about the Vietnam War.”
EWRT2

Exam style

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The course appears highly student-friendly for exams because , and projects rather than traditional tests.

No Exams In Some ReviewsEssay-Based WorkFinal ProjectPeer ReviewExtra Credit Meetings

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

91/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

in one review and otherwise focus on essays and final projects rather than tests.

No Exams Or Quizzes EvidenceOpinion-Based EssaysFinal Life PlanPeer Editing
“ essays.”
EWRT1A
“final is a 10 year life plan (what it sounds like).”
EWRT1A
“Majority of the class is peer editing a lot.”
EWRT1A

Online

Online reviews , and , but they do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book exams, or formal quiz rules.

Essay-Based WorkPeer EditingOptional Meetings For Extra CreditNo Clear Exam Evidence
“We pretty much had .”
EWRT2
“ just for attending to the zoom lecture.”
EWRT1A
“ ”
EWRT1A

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“It's an easy A, but .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

📈 Easy A Signal

88/100

“Easy A if you do the work.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“He is such a supportive teacher and helps whenever you feel stuck.”

⚠️ Polarized Fit

71/100

“You won't really learn how to write a write in the way he wants.”

Theme 1

📈 About Grades And Workload

  • The easiest A!
  • Easy A, and he grades easily as well
  • There was mainly just a .

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is such a supportive teacher and helps whenever you feel stuck.
  • THIS MAN CARES ABOUT HIS STUDENTS.
  • He literally does not teach you anything, but .

Theme 3

📝 About Writing And Feedback

  • He has a specific way of writing essays so make sure you follow it.
  • His comments are straightforward. He will tell you what he .
  • You will have to unlearn what .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

90

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews across a long time span with rich but conflicting comments, so the main patterns are credible but the .

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 551
4 out of 514
3 out of 57
2 out of 57
1 out of 511

Course coverage

EWRT1A30 reviews
EWRT212 reviews
EWRT1B4 reviews
1A2 reviews
EWRT10A1 review
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EWRT1AINCLASS1 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

43 reported outcomes

A range

39

A+ 14 · A 18 · A- 7

B range

3

B 3

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Incomplete 1