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Journalism

Patricia Stark

JOURNALISM101 · JOURNJOUR · J121 · J215 · JOUR121 · J101 · JOURN121 · JOURN101 · JOURNALISM105 · J01 · JOUR101 · 45 lifetime ratings

AI rating
82/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
83.33%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you want real newsroom prep and can handle tough love; skip if you need a gentle intro or have a heavy work schedule.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough Love MentorBrutal HonestyReal-World Journalism PrepDetailed FeedbackPolarizing Style
  • Industry veteran who prepares serious journalism students with .
  • Many report major skill gains and A grades if they fully engage and accept criticism.
  • A minority experience public belittling and feel unfairly judged; not for casual or sensitive students.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Serious students who complete writing assignments and As, but she is tagged a and slackers fail.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

, and fast story turnarounds are solid work but not abstract theory-heavy.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and tags warn skip class and you will not pass.

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

About 83 percent would take again; journalism majors rave while non-majors and sensitive students often warn others away.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

42/100

Clear criteria and , but and harsh public critique keep leniency moderate.

Format shift

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Workload

Moderate

44/100

Multiple major stories, group reporting, tutor sessions, and projects; not endless busywork but real time investment.

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Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Strong industry insight and skill-building praise dominate, tempered by consistent complaints about mean delivery.

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Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and few formal tests.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

45 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person journalism courses with and reporting projects, and blunt critique that many call career-changing and others call harsh.

Main concern

Public criticism and low patience for students with jobs or outside commitments can feel belittling.

What students said

“She pushed me out of my comfort zone & taught me everything I needed to know. Tough but !”
J215
“If you are serious about wanting to be in this field then she is the perfect professor because her brutal honesty will prepare you.”
JOUR121
“She frequently made people cry in her class by belittling them in front of everyone.”
J101

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is mostly stories and projects with limited traditional exams.

Few formal testsProject and story basedWriting portfolio focus

Assessment risk

Standard

68/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Students describe few tests and heavy emphasis on articles, reporting, and class work rather than closed-book finals.

Few formal testsWriting and reporting projects
“If you care and .”
JOUR121
“Easy peasy, helps you become a better writer. Do attend all classes and do the writing assignments.”
J101

Online

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you are serious about wanting to be in this field then she is the because her brutal honesty will prepare you like nothing else can.”

Voice snapshots generated from 45 in-person reviews, highlighting tough-love teaching, skill gains, and polarizing critiques. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Impact

80/100

“I took her for 3 consecutive semesters. I am now at a 4 year university & can honestly say Im 10 steps ahead of every student in the Journalism department here.”

👍 Recommendation Split

82/100

“Patricia's students seem to either hate or love her classes. This is because she can be tough on her students. BUT, she is only tough because she cares.”

⚖️

42/100

“She does not help nor guide any of her students yet belittles them by pointing out their flaws in front of the entire class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is all about tough love. I have grown to admire and respect her.
  • She doesn't hold your hand throughout the semester, instead she gives you great advice.
  • if you are interested in Journalism.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • If you care and .
  • . Stark improved my overall writing style for the better.
  • Spell names correct in .

Theme 3

💔 About Harsh Moments

  • She frequently made people cry in her class by belittling them in front of everyone.
  • If you have a differing opinion from her she will belittle you in front of the class.
  • Mean, nasty, and rude.

Data context

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Analysis sample

45

Recent reviews read by the AI

45

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

45 detailed reviews spanning many years show consistent themes of tough love, skill gains, and polarizing personality.

Inside 45 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 527
4 out of 58
3 out of 54
2 out of 52
1 out of 54

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

14

A+ 9 · A 4 · A- 1

B range

4

B+ 2 · B 1 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1