Robert Karron

ENG2 · ENG1 · ENGL2SCHOLARS · ENG001 · ENGLISH2 · ENGL1 · ENG002 · ENGL2 · ENGLISH1 · ENG21A · 86 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 96/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 93.88%
Difficulty: 2.3

The decision

if you want a better writer without crushing your GPA.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyExtremely caringHilarious lecturesPaper rewrites allowedClear writing feedbackFlexible deadlines

Students call him the kindest English professor and a true mentor
, and
but kindness and flexibility dominate the experience

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

, and clear guidance make As common, though weak writers may land a .

Online and in-person both stress rewrites and flexibility; .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

and current articles, though several papers still require consistent writing effort.

In-person reviews dominate; online few reports match the same manageable difficulty.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

94/100

and call him the best English teacher they have had.

Recommendation is strong in both formats, with almost all reviews in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

88/100

Allows rewrites for higher scores, flexible deadlines, and grades to help students succeed rather than punish.

Format shift

In-person comments especially emphasize rewrites and .

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Typically a ; reading and weekly podcast summaries add steady but manageable work.

Format shift

Similar paper load online and in person based on the few online reports.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

Students highlight humor, patience, step-by-step writing coaching, and genuine care for mental health and success.

Format shift

Nearly all teaching praise comes from in-person sections with a tiny positive online sample.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and a lighter final rather than heavy testing.

Format shift

In-person and .

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

47 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students overwhelmingly praise funny caring lectures, individual help, rewrites, and real writing growth.

Main concern

Multiple papers and ; a few older notes that an A needs solid writing skill.

What students said

“Honestly, hands down the most caring and nicest professor I've ever had.”
ENG1

“He gives extensions to students (no excuse needed) and .”
ENG1

“There are and multiple choice).”
ENG2

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Limited online reviews still describe clear instructions, rewrites, flexible due dates, and an easy A with effort.

Main concern

, so writing volume remains.

What students said

“He wants you to get an A and does everything in his power to ensure that you do.”
ENG001

“You really have to try if you want to fail. Easy A. Plus, he is hilarious.”
ENGL1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

; finals are often short answers and papers can be rewritten.

Multiple papers with rewritesFlexible due datesShort-answer finalsTemplates and examplesPodcast summary homework

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person finals are often short answers; rather than high-stakes closed-book tests.

Essay rewritesShort-answer finalIn-class writing helpTemplates

“There are and multiple choice).”
ENG2

“If you don't do well on an .”
ENGL1

Online

Online reports describe papers, , and flexible due dates without strict proctoring mentions.

3-4 papersWeekly podcast summariesPaper rewritesFlexible due dates

“3 papers (5 pages each), weekly hw is to summarize a podcast episode and a research paper.”
ENGL1

“The class consists of short homework every week, 4 papers, and .”
ENG1

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“Im 27 & throughout all my years of school, Prof. Karron is hands down the . He genuinely cares about his students & is so kind.”
Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, emphasizing care, rewrites, and writing growth. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He is a gem! ... He cares about his students beyond academics, supporting their well-being and offering flexibility.”

❤️ Caring Mentorship

95/100

“Honestly, hands down the most caring and nicest professor I've ever had.”

📝 Rewrite Safety Net

88/100

“He gives extensions to students (no excuse needed) and .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

94/100

“ !”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He makes lectures funny so class isn't boring at all
He's the type of teacher that funny without trying to be.
He tells you how professionals write and how easy it actually is.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

You really have to try if you want to fail. Easy A.
No reason to get anything less than a B.
It is not an easy A, but

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

He doesn't have a mean bone in his body.
He's so , and very understanding.
Sweetest English professor.

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews with long time span and very consistent themes of care, rewrites, and writing growth, despite a few older dissenting voices.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 576

4 out of 56

3 out of 51

2 out of 53

1 out of 50

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 4 · A 27

B range

B+ 4 · B 6

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

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Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

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Compare the in-person and online experience.

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In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

❤️ Caring Mentorship

📝 Rewrite Safety Net

👍 Recommendation Rate

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

❤️ About Character

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a better writer without crushing your GPA.