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Communication

Diana Crossman

COMS1 · COMM250 · COMS100 · COM130 · COMS130 · COMS250 · COM12 · COMS140 · COM100 · COMM1H · COM250 · COMMS100H · 158 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
63.01%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you can follow directions closely and meet deadlines, but if you need flexibility or softer communication.

Best fit · Effort For RewardDetailed feedbackParticipation basedStrict deadlinesPublic speaking confidenceMixed flexibility
  • Many students and helps them improve public speaking confidence.
  • The class can be an easy A when students follow instructions, participate, and submit work on time.
  • Negative reviews focus on , and little compassion for late or unusual situations.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

78/100

Many students report easy A outcomes when they show up, follow speech guidelines, participate, and turn work in on time, but strict policies can punish mistakes.

, while online reviews are more split because late work and Canvas issues can cause zeros.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

70/100

The communication content is usually straightforward and skill-based, with speeches, discussions, short writing, and .

Both formats are usually manageable, though online students mention more reading through instructions and organization issues.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Students repeatedly say showing up, participating, and submitting on time are crucial, and several reviews describe little tolerance for absences or late work.

, but in-person comments show stricter attendance and participation expectations.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

66/100

and confidence-building, but the recommendation is limited by repeated complaints about strictness, rudeness, and low flexibility.

In-person recommendation is stronger, while online recommendation is polarized.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

Grades can be easy with participation and , but strict deadlines and .

Format shift

as easier, while online grading receives more complaints about zeros and no late work.

Workload

Light

74/100

Most classes involve speeches, discussions, brief writing, readings, and preparation rather than a heavy academic workload.

Format shift

Online work can feel heavier when instructions are disorganized, while as simple participation and group speeches.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

and confidence-building are common positives, but tone and compassion complaints keep the teaching score from being higher.

Format shift

online.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Assessment is mainly speeches, recordings, discussions, papers, participation, and .

Format shift

Both formats rely heavily on assignments and speeches, with .

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students more often praise participation-based , and confidence-building public speaking practice.

Main concern

Some in-person students still report .

What students said

“Grades easier for in person.”
COM100
“don't be late and don't be absent.”
COMS130

Remote format

Online

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews are and complaints about rigidity, rude responses, and confusing organization.

Main concern

The biggest online risk is strict late-work handling and .

What students said

“Easy A in Coms 100 public speaking, 4 main speeches, some reading in book and , and some ted talks.”
COMS100
“if something goes wrong through canvas she says oh sorry too bad & gives you a zero.”
COM130

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam risk is low because , and assignments, with only limited exam mentions.

Speech ProjectsRecorded ProjectsOpen Notes MentionedFew Exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and lecture notes, but do not clearly prove broader exam policy or proctoring rules.

Group SpeechesOpen Notes TestOne Test Mentioned
“ and open notes.”
COM100
“you can use them on 2/3 exams”
COMS130

Online

, and assignments, but do not clearly prove webcam rules, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, or open-book exams.

Recorded ProjectsSpeechesDiscussions
“4 main speeches, some reading in book and , and some ted talks.”
COMS100
“There are a but they're not too hard”
COMS130

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“As long as you show up everyday youll be fine. Grades easier for in person.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and flexibility; credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“She gives excellent feedback which helped improve my speech a lot.”

📈 Easy A Potential

78/100

“Easy A in Coms 100 public speaking, 4 main speeches, some reading in book and , and some ted talks.”

⚠️ Flexibility Risk

28/100

“She does not accept any late work, and if you want to get an A, you need to start turning in stuff 1-3 days before the deadline.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫

  • Great and . Coaches you how to get better.
  • and .
  • and really wants people to improve.

Theme 2

📈 About Grades & Work

  • Minimal workload, just show up and year and you'll be fine!
  • and graded fairly.
  • , but she has 0 sympathy for people no matter how grand your circumstances are.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Policies

  • She will never give you full credit for a video.
  • if life happens she doesn't care.
  • Sometimes she is flexible but other times not.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

158

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis uses 50 reviews with strong detail across online and and consistent concern about rigidity.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 588
4 out of 526
3 out of 517
2 out of 58
1 out of 519

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

45 reported outcomes

A range

29

A+ 5 · A 23 · A- 1

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

6

C+ 1 · C 4 · C- 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

5

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Not sure yet 1