Is this an easy A?
HardWork
42/100As are possible but , and revision is inconsistent.
In-person ENG101 drives hard-A evidence; one online ENG100 felt easier.
The decision
Key questions
Is this an easy A?
As are possible but essays are graded hard, 100s rare, and revision is inconsistent.
In-person ENG101 drives hard-A evidence; one online ENG100 felt easier.
Is the course easy?
Readings, essays, quizzes, and lectures are manageable if you show up, but essay standards raise the bar.
In-person comments dominate; online difficulty is mixed.
Is attendance flexible?
Most reviews mark attendance yes or note graded attendance and that showing up matters.
Attendance emphasis is strongest in in-person reviews.
Is this professor recommended?
Roughly 82% would take again; students recommend him for vibe and learning despite tough papers.
In-person recommend rate is high; one online review would not retake.
Course guide
Grading
Strict
38/100
Repeated tough-grader tags on essays, unclear rubrics for some, and rare perfect paper scores.
Format shift
Strictness is mainly about in-person essays; one A100 review found grading fairer on understanding.
Workload
Moderate
52/100
Multiple essays, readings, plot quizzes, and a group project add steady work without pure overwhelm.
Format shift
Both formats mention papers and quizzes; in-person details are richer.
Teaching experience
Good
78/100
Funny, personal lectures and approachability are praised more than organization of feedback.
Format shift
In-person teaching vibe is strong; online quality is split.
Assessment method
Balanced
58/100
Essays carry the grade with quizzes, group work, and at least one in-class final essay.
Format shift
In-person reviews describe essays plus quizzes/final; online details are thinner.
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Course format
Classroom format
High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
In person he is widely liked as funny and personal, with hard essay grading and weak written feedback as main gripes.
Main concern
Zero feedback on essays and tough paper scores with unclear revision for some.
What students said
“Only complaint is he gives ZERO feedback or comments on written assignments so you don't learn how to improve.”
“he is a very tough grader on essays. Besides that, the class is fun and does help improve your essay writing.”
Remote format
Low confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward
one rave with extra credit, one frustrated by vague rubrics and writing methods.
Main concern
Unclear rubrics and confusing writing method for some online students.
What students said
“Use his method of planning and writings are so vague half the time the rubric isn't out nor or resources easily accessible.”
“He is amazing”
Exam style
Expect quizzes and essay-focused assessment, including an in-class final essay for some sections.
Assessment risk
Standard
52/100
Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.
plot quizzes, essays, and an in-class final written essay with tough paper grading.
“He had us cover 3 stories with plot quizzes and 1 essay on each. One final in class written essay.”
“Not once in the semester did anyone get a 100.”
Online comments mention quizzes and writing method confusion more than proctoring details.
“half the time the rubric isn't out nor or resources easily accessible.”
“He is amazing”
Student evidence
Top student voice
“he is a very tough grader on essays. Besides that, the class is fun and does help improve your essay writing.”
“he was such a funny guy, loved interacting with his students and an overall great vibe around the classroom”
“Extremely tough grader on papers. Not once in the semester did anyone get a 100.”
“he gives ZERO feedback or comments on written assignments so you don't learn how to improve.”
“Pretty easy and would definitely recommend.”
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Data context
Analysis sample
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Recent reviews read by the AI
11
Lifetime ratings
72/100
Evidence confidence
11 mostly recent detailed reviews with consistent essay-toughness and humor themes, but thin online sample.
Inside 11 stored ratings
Reported outcomes
9 reported outcomes
A 3 · A- 1
B 3 · B- 1
C 1
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