AI Rate Professor

English

Darrel Thompson

ENG1A · ENGL1A · ENG12 · BUSI1301 · ENGA6254 · ENGLISH1A · ENG1A1C · ENGL1C · HUMA1 · HUM1 · ENGLISHA · HUMANITIES1 · ENGLISHA1A · ENGLC1001 · ENGA6230 · ENG1C · 100 lifetime ratings

AI rating
61/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
48.57%
Difficulty
2.9

The decision

if you want to become a stronger writer and , and a blunt classroom style.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough essay graderFunny and bluntParticipation mattersImproves writingHeavy reading and papers
  • Students often learn real writing skills, but the experience depends heavily on tolerance for blunt humor and strict essay standards.
  • Getting an A is possible, but , and strong essays.
  • Online reviews are more polarized, with some praising passion and others criticizing communication and grading.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

38/100

An A is possible, but students repeatedly say it requires strong essays, participation, reading, deadlines, and often .

Online evidence is mixed with one easy-grading review, while .

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

The course content is usually manageable English or humanities work, but the , and fast expectations make it feel demanding.

Online students mention both easy and complicated versions, while by strict standards.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly described as important or grade-affecting, with some comments saying skipping class hurts performance.

In-person reviews strongly support mandatory participation, while online reviews also stress discussion participation but .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

56/100

Students recommend him when they value writing improvement, but many warn against him because of , and workload.

Online recommendation is polarized, while in-person recommendation depends mostly on whether students accept his strict and blunt style.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

28/100

Most comments describe strict or , though a few students call it fair if directions are followed.

Format shift

, but in-person reviews provide much stronger and more frequent evidence.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

Students report regular , and homework, though the load varies by course.

Format shift

Online reviews mention concentrated assignments and papers, while , and homework.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

Many students say he is funny, passionate, and improves writing, but others describe him as rude, negative, or unclear.

Format shift

and highly split, while online reviews show both strong appreciation and frustration with communication.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Grades appear driven , and quizzes rather than exam-heavy testing.

Format shift

Online reviews mention essays and discussion work, while , and participation.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

41 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

but often valuable teacher who is funny, strict, and highly focused on participation and essay quality.

Main concern

for weaker writers.

What students said

“If you want an A, you better put a lot of effort into your work.”
ENG1A
“Participation is pretty much a requirement and he appreciates it if .”
ENG1C
“Man is he a hard grader, I was sweating bullets if .”
ENG1A

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Online reviews are mixed, with praise for passion and learning but , and slow communication.

Main concern

Students report and weak online communication.

What students said

“Such a !! I took his online humanities class and it was the .”
HUMANITIES1
“I love Thompson! He's a great teacher. He doesn't give up on his students.”
ENG1A
“He is a and an .”
HUM1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not prove a consistent exam policy, but , and one test-heavy online section.

Optional FinalWeekly Timed QuizzesPop QuizzesTest Heavy Mention

Assessment risk

Varies

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and pop quizzes, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring policies.

Optional FinalWeekly Timed QuizzesPop Quizzes
“ , but very strict with grading.”
HUM1
“ timed (10 mins or 15 mins), lots of discussion boards, two major essays, and group projects.”
HUMA1

Online

Online reviews mention an and a test-heavy complaint in another, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book rules.

Optional FinalTest Heavy Mention
“He is a and an .”
HUM1
“Plus it's not an english class for so tough. NEVER AGAIN!”
HUMANITIES1

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you want an A, you better put a lot of effort into your work.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

72/100

“He will teach you how to write an essay correctly, and if you have questions he will help.”

⚖️

28/100

“He is a .”

👍 Recommendation Fit

56/100

“Take his class!! Gives lots of .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He's funny, always makes jokes, and genuinely makes the class enjoyable.
  • His lectures were very interesting, it was clear that he's passionate about his job.
  • He seemed depressed or upset in class, often making slight remarks about how our class was frustrating.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Yes, it is pretty hard to get an A.
  • Hard to raise grades in the course.
  • This class wasn't hard but be ready to put time and effort into it if you want to do well.

Theme 3

✍️ About Writing Growth

  • His comments really help and he made me a better writer.
  • Your writing skills will be improved since you .
  • I worked hard for a B in his class but i ultimately became a better writer because of him.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

100

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The 50 reviews span many years, include both formats, and consistently repeat the same themes of , and writing improvement.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 551
4 out of 522
3 out of 512
2 out of 57
1 out of 59

Course coverage

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HUMANITIES13 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

16

A+ 7 · A 9

B range

16

B+ 3 · B 12 · B- 1

C range

6

C+ 1 · C 5

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Incomplete 1 · Not sure yet 1