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Speech

K Nikki Smith

COMM1 · SP1 · SPEECH1 · SPEECH · COMM5 · SP5 · SPEECH5 · 70 lifetime ratings

AI rating
96/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
89.36%
Difficulty
2.3

The decision

Take Smith for COMM/speech if you want a course.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyHighly organizedClear rubricsOpen-book quizzesEasy A speechesFunny and caring
  • and rubrics posted day one.
  • Public speaking becomes manageable with outlines, notecards, and .
  • and untimed; following directions yields an A.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Following rubrics for a few speeches plus open-book quizzes and routinely produces As.

Online and in person both call it an easy A if you follow instructions; a small minority call her tough.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

74/100

Speech anxiety is the main hurdle; readings and .

Online reduces stage-fright stress; in person still requires live speeches but .

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

Many in-person and some online reviews mark attendance required, with .

In person ; many pure online sections list attendance as no.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

92/100

Nearly all students praise organization, fairness, and reduced fear of public speaking.

Strong recommendations hold across online and in person with only isolated negatives.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

80/100

Clear rubrics, retakeable or open-book quizzes, and .

Format shift

; a few in-person outliers felt grades were harsh.

Workload

Light

68/100

Typical load is a few speeches, discussions, and .

Format shift

8-week online can feel content-heavy; regular-term in person is lighter between speeches.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

Students repeatedly call her one of the , and supportive speech professors.

Format shift

Online organization is a standout; in person adds humor and live coaching on speeches.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Grades balance major speeches with open-book quizzes and occasional discussions or group work.

Format shift

Online leans slightly more quiz-and-outline; in person centers live speeches plus exams.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

34 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person speech classes mix mandatory attendance with funny lectures, clear speech guidelines, and .

Main concern

and a few students found grading or syllabus rules strict.

What students said

“As long as you make an effort, read the syllabus, and show up, you will get an A.”
SP1
“ and more of a review of reading material.”
SP1
“She's super funny and your fear of public speaking will more than likely diminish after taking this class.”
SP1

Remote format

Online

16 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online COMM/SP sections are asynchronous-friendly, with untimed open-book quizzes, posted speech outlines, and strong organization.

Main concern

Content volume can feel high in 8-week terms and speech rubrics are picky about bibliography details.

What students said

“One of the . Everything you need for the entire class and all assignments are posted on the first day of class.”
COMM1
“ . If you can follow directions then you can get an A in the class.”
COMM1
“ . Speeches are easy, she gives you checklist to make sure you prepare.”
SP1

Exam style

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Quizzes and exams are usually open book and low-pressure; speeches use clear checklists and rubrics.

Open bookUntimed quizzesTake-home examsSpeech rubricsExtra credit

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

review style; speeches allow notecards and presentation aids.

Open book examsTake-home examsNotecards allowedClear speech rubrics
“ and more of a review of reading material.”
SP1
“All exams are take home, not sure about regular semesters. .”
SP1

Online

Online quizzes are repeatedly described as open book, untimed, with lowest score dropped and .

Open bookUntimedLowest quiz droppedNo timed finals
“There are 4 exams based on the and 3 speeches”
COMM1
“ . Speeches are easy, she gives you checklist to make sure you prepare.”
SP1

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“One of the . Everything you need for the entire class and all assignments are posted on the first day of class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (16 online, 34 in person), highlighting organization, easy grades, and speech support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

91/100

“Prof Smith is incredible. I am horrible at public speaking, but I really enjoyed her class.”

👍

92/100

“the . she is so nice and and you will pass easy.”

📝 Easy A Path

86/100

“Do your fair share of work and you'll receive an easy A!”

📋

88/100

“Use the grading rubrics for speeches and . If you can follow directions then you can get an A”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is really funny and I would definitely recommend her to anyone dreading speech
  • but straight forward. Her expectations are extremely reasonable

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Seriously easy class. Yeah, you gotta write speeches but pick topics you like and its a breeze
  • Easy A!!!!!
  • Super easy class, follow directions and you'll get an A.

Theme 3

🗣️ About Speeches & Feedback

  • as soon as you're done with your speech
  • she gives you the outline templates. and she'll help
  • Makes speaking very easy. Can chose any topic you want to do your speeches on

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

70

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across many terms and formats show , and easy As.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 549
4 out of 513
3 out of 53
2 out of 51
1 out of 54

Course coverage

SP123 reviews
COMM110 reviews
SP58 reviews
COMM54 reviews
SPEECH13 reviews
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SPEECH1 review
SPEECH51 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

35

A+ 15 · A 20

B range

4

B+ 1 · B 2 · B- 1

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Not sure yet 1 · Rather not say 1