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Speech

Daniel Brown

COMM1 · SP1 · SPEECH1 · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
97/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
100%
Difficulty
2.0

The decision

follow the outline, practice the speeches, and you will almost certainly get an A.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring mentorClear rubricsSpeech confidence builderFlexible on late workEasy A with effort
  • Near-perfect ratings with 100% would-take-again across online and in-person COMM/Speech courses.
  • if you follow the rubric; usually 3-4 speeches plus light early work.
  • Especially strong for students with .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Follow the and peer work, and most students report A or A+ with manageable effort.

Both formats report easy As; online adds recorded speeches while .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Content is introductory public speaking, not conceptually hard, though speech prep and .

Online 8-week versions feel faster; .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

62/100

; flexibility is high when students communicate.

Online leans more optional; and groups.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

98/100

Nearly every review urges taking him, citing care, clarity, and life-changing confidence gains.

Recommendation is uniformly strong across online and in-person reviews.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Generous

91/100

Students say following the outline basically guarantees high grades, with over-100% common via .

Format shift

Leniency is consistent online and in person.

Workload

Light

72/100

Only a handful of speeches plus light early lectures or discussions; second half is busier but still doable.

Format shift

Accelerated online 8-week sections feel heavier week to week.

Teaching experience

Excellent

96/100

, and the best Comm teacher for anxious speakers.

Format shift

Praise for teaching quality is equally strong in both formats.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

22/100

Grade is driven by speeches, outlines, peer reviews, and .

Format shift

Same speech-centered model online and in person.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

21 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students praise humor, small-group practice, and coaching that reduces speech fear week by week.

Main concern

and group work even when not strictly graded.

What students said

“Will help you overcome that fear week by week.”
COMM1
“As long as you do the work this class is an easy A!”
SP1
“If you have to take Public Speaking, this is the .”
SPEECH1

Remote format

Online

22 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Recorded speeches, peer reviews, and clear weekly structure make online COMM1 highly doable and low-stress.

Main concern

8-week summer terms pack multiple 6-8 minute speeches into tight weekly deadlines.

What students said

“Speeches could be recorded and submitted on YT. Live audiences are required for speeches, but the and Prof. Brown's an .”
COMM1
“As long as you complete the assignment on time you will get a 100% in this class.”
COMM1
“He accepts late work and is EXTREMELY flexible as long as you communicate with him. ”
COMM1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is mostly graded speeches with ; older notes mention open-note activities rather than harsh proctored tests.

Speech performancesRubric-based gradingOpen notes (older sections)Extra creditFlexible late policy

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person path uses small-group practice speeches leading to a test-out speech; and .

Practice speechesTest-out speechOpen notesIn-class group work
“You also start off by giving speeches in small groups so when you do the and it's easy!”
COMM1
“ class.”
SP1

Online

Online work centers on recorded speeches, peer reviews, discussion boards, and .

Recorded speechesPeer reviewsDiscussion boardsClear rubric
“You have to record yourself delivering the speech and do peer reviews on classmates speeches.”
COMM1
“If you follow the grade.”
COMM1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Professor Brown is a professor that college students dream of.”

Voice snapshots generated from 43 reviews (22 online, 21 in person), highlighting care, speech coaching, and easy As. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

96/100

“He has a passion for helping his students succeed and improve upon their speech skills.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

98/100

“ !”

⚖️

91/100

“Be confident and follow the prompt and you'll get an A.”

🌱 Anxiety Support

94/100

“He made public speaking less scary.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Very kind and organized.
  • and he provides so much guidance
  • Mr. Brown is hilarious and

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • As long as you do the work this class is an easy A!
  • I finished the course with over a 100%.
  • Follow , and you'll end up with over 100%

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Genuinely cares and is helpful!
  • He is such a forgiving and understanding prof.
  • Daniel worked with me everyday after class to ensure I passed

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

43

Recent reviews read by the AI

43

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

43 detailed reviews spanning 2018-2025 with strong grade data, consistent praise, and .

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 539
4 out of 53
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

COMM130 reviews
SP112 reviews
SPEECH11 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

36 reported outcomes

A range

32

A+ 20 · A 9 · A- 3

B range

4

B 4

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

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No letter grade reported

0

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