Is this an easy A?
HardWork
38/100Rewrites help, but he is a and many say no one has an A without outsized effort.
; in-person has more rewrite and .
TOK1 · ENG1005050 · ENGL100 · ENGLISH100 · ENGENG · ENG100 · 32 lifetime ratings
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
Rewrites help, but he is a tough grader and many say no one has an A without outsized effort.
Both formats stress hard grading; in-person has more rewrite and rubric detail.
Is the course easy?
Content is standard English 100 writing work made heavier by volume and technique requirements, not abstract theory.
Online comments stress technique overload; in-person comments stress reading and paper count.
Is attendance flexible?
Some say attendance is mandatory and others say optional, but participation matters and skipping hurts.
In-person evidence is mixed between mandatory and optional; online reviews list attendance mandatory.
Is this professor recommended?
Many call him a favorite for humor and real writing growth despite the tough grading.
In-person reviews are mostly positive; the two online reviews are more grade-cautious.
Course guide
Grading
Strict
34/100
Tough grader is the most common tag, though rewrites and rubrics make standards clear rather than random.
Format shift
Online and in-person both stress tough grading; in-person more often mentions rewrites.
Workload
Heavy
32/100
Frequent papers, reading, online work, and techniques make this a high-writing-load class.
Format shift
Online students especially compare the load to higher-credit courses.
Teaching experience
Good
78/100
Lectures are repeatedly called hilarious, clear, and useful for real writing improvement.
Format shift
In-person reviews dominate the praise; sparse online reviews still call him a good teacher.
Assessment method
FocusOnAssignments
28/100
Grade is driven by multiple essays, rewrites, online work, and some in-class essays or midterms.
Format shift
Both formats center papers; in-person more often mentions midterm and in-class essays.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In-person students love the humor and lectures, but many still call him a tough grader with heavy paper load.
Main concern
Strict paper grading and constant writing can tank grades even for strong writers.
What students said
“Entertaining class and I can confidently say this class improved my writing, that said get ready to put in effort if you want a good grade (B/A).”
“clear on what he wants to see in essays. if you do what he says, you are guaranteed a good grade.”
“This was one of my most stressful classes. I have always been a good writer and I have never had to work so hard to get an A.”
Remote format
Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner
Limited online feedback says you learn a lot but the load is heavier than many 5-credit classes and grades are hard.
Main concern
High writing volume plus tough grading make a good grade unlikely without huge effort.
What students said
“You will learn a lot in his class. However, don't take his classes if you want to get a good grade.”
“Throw everything you know about English out when you enter his room. He makes you write using techniques that he and other professors created.”
Exam style
Assessment is paper-centered with some timed in-class writing rather than classic proctored exams.
Assessment risk
Standard
52/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
In-person comments mention several essays, rewrites, and harder timed midterm or in-class writing.
“overall, there were 4-5 essays, and 2 in class essays.”
“the midterm and tests are hard though, bc limited in-class time.”
“he lets you redo a couple papers.”
Online reviews focus on papers and techniques, with no clear webcam or Lockdown Browser details.
“You won't get a good grade if you don't use these techniques in your essays.”
“This 3-credit class was heavier than most 5-credit classes.”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“Tom Krucli was by far one of my favorite professor this semester! Professor Krucli teaches his lectures with passion and adds in his humor.”
“his lectures are awesome. he's funny, organized, and explains things so that others can understand or relate to.”
“I can confidently say this class improved my writing”
“Tough grader no one has an A”
“I would recommend this professor to anyone.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
32
Recent reviews read by the AI
32
Lifetime ratings
82/100
Evidence confidence
32 reviews from 2004-2025 with consistent themes on lectures, paper load, and tough but useful grading; online sample is small.
Inside 32 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
13 reported outcomes
A- 4
B+ 2
C 3 · C- 1
D+ 1
No reported values
Not sure yet 2