AI Rate Professor

English

Ryan Dickson

ENG1A · EWRT02 · EWRT1B · EWRTD00211 · EWRT2 · D002 · ENGL1A · EWRT · ENGLI1A · ERWT1 · EWRT1A · 104 lifetime ratings

AI rating
16/100
RMP rating
2.2/5
Take again
21.74%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

unless you specifically want a strict, confrontational writing class and do not need an easy grade.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHarsh graderMandatory participationRude or intimidating toneHeavy writing workloadStrong for resilient learners
  • Most reviews , and uncomfortable classroom dynamics.
  • A smaller group says and teaches well if students fully engage.
  • Getting an A is repeatedly described as difficult, even for students who put in serious effort.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

MissionImpossible

20/100

Multiple students say strong work still does not reliably earn an A, and .

Both formats warn about tough grading, with online evidence explicitly saying students are not getting an A.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The writing content, participation expectations, reading, and when the topic is basic English.

In-person reviews provide most of the difficulty evidence, while online reviews echo the and instruction issues.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance and as required to survive the class.

Both online and in-person reviews include mandatory attendance or participation signals.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

24/100

The low recommendation pattern is driven by , and stressful class dynamics.

and strongly negative; online reviews are fewer but still risky.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

15/100

Students repeatedly call him a and say an A is very hard even with strong effort.

Format shift

Both formats support harsh grading, with the clearest online quote saying students are not getting an A.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Reviews mention lots of , and 5-10 hours a week for homework.

Format shift

In-person reviews provide the strongest workload evidence, while online and participation.

Teaching experience

Poor

28/100

Some students praise his writing advice, but the dominant pattern is rude tone, fear of participation, and .

Format shift

Online reviews are less numerous and mixed, while .

Assessment method

Balanced

45/100

Assessment appears to rely on essays, participation, reading, writing assignments, and a .

Format shift

Both formats emphasize writing and participation more than traditional exams.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mostly negative, with repeated complaints , and heavy work.

Main concern

Students often describe the class environment as uncomfortable or intimidating.

What students said

“ . most uncomfortable time i ever had in a classrom was with him.”
ENGL1A
“He was a fantastic teacher who was strict and expected a lot in comparison to others”
EWRT1A
“If you want an A, you'll have to work for it.”
EWRT1A

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are mixed but , and unclear instructions.

Main concern

Online and .

What students said

“if .”
D002
“ and mostly last minute.”
ERWT1
“Even though Mr. Dickson is a and will critique you, he is always giving assignments that hone in your writing skills”
EWRT2

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews , and the main assessment risk is harsh essay grading rather than a .

Essay-Based AssessmentFinal Mentioned Without Policy DetailNo Clear Proctoring Evidence

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and a final but do not clearly prove closed-book exams, proctoring, or .

EssaysFinal Mentioned Without Policy Detail
“You will have 3 essays, a and you will read one book.”
EWRT1A
“Miss 1 essay and its an automatic fail.”
D002

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, take-home, or quiz policies.

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“if .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting recommendation risk, grading difficulty, classroom tone, and minority positive teaching evidence. Credibility rating: High.

⚠️ Recommendation Risk

24/100

“RUN. NO DOUBET.”

📉 Easy A Reality

20/100

“If you want an A, you'll have to work for it.”

👨‍🏫 Teaching Split

28/100

“He completely changed the way I think and approach things.”

Theme 1

⚠️ About Classroom Experience

  • . most uncomfortable time i ever had in a classrom was with him.
  • Rude.
  • No. RUDE. RUDE. RUDE.
  • Rudest professor I have EVER had in my entire college experience.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades and Work

  • if .
  • I had the highest grade in the class and ended with a B+
  • Expect 5-10 hours a week just for .

Theme 3

✅ About Who Might Like Him

  • If you want to learn. He is great.
  • Great writing advice.
  • Definitely a class where you will learn a lot about your writing skills.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

104

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews over a long time span, with repeated negative themes and a smaller but consistent positive counterpattern.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 59
4 out of 510
3 out of 525
2 out of 518
1 out of 543

Course coverage

EWRT1A24 reviews
ENGL1A7 reviews
ERWT14 reviews
EWRT24 reviews
D0023 reviews
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ENG1A2 reviews
EWRTD002112 reviews
ENGLI1A1 review
EWRT1 review
EWRT021 review
EWRT1B1 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 1 · A 6 · A- 1

B range

16

B+ 9 · B 4 · B- 3

C range

3

C+ 3

D range

1

D- 1

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

14

Audit/No Grade 1 · Drop/Withdrawal 7 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 3 · Rather not say 2