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Speech

Paul Crary

COMM1 · SP1 · SPCH5 · SPEECH1 · COMMUNICATIONS · SPEECH · SPEE1 · SPEEC1 · INTERCOMM · SP5 · SPEEC5 · SPEECH5 · 87 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
3.6/5
Take again
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Difficulty
2.9

The decision

Take him for speech if you follow outlines exactly, show up every day, and if you need a warm personality every day.

Best fit · Effort For RewardComfortable speech coachMandatory attendanceExtra credit friendlyPicky on outlinesPolarizing personality
  • Majority praise comfort-building, clear speech expectations, and .
  • and often ties into grades and midterm waivers.
  • A vocal minority calls him rude, favoritist, or boring despite many easy-A comments.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Many students report easy A with , and tests matching study guides or open notes.

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Speech content is standard and approachable; main challenge is public speaking anxiety, not complex theory.

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Repeated reports of , and grade hits for absences.

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and comfort with speaking, tempered by favoritism and rudeness complaints.

All evidence is in-person; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

76/100

Frequent easy-grader labels, , and easy tests; some say he is picky or hard if you ignore instructions.

Format shift

In-person only across 50 reviews.

Workload

Light

72/100

Mainly a few speeches or outlines, little or no textbook homework in .

Format shift

In-person only across 50 reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

74/100

Strong praise for humor, clarity, and reducing speech anxiety, offset by boring lectures and rude/favorites critiques.

Format shift

In-person only across 50 reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

Grades center on speeches and outlines; ; some sections use easy in-class tests.

Format shift

In-person only across 50 reviews.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

supportive speech coach who calms nerves, with mandatory attendance, speeches as main work, and easy tests if you follow directions—mixed with complaints about favoritism and rudeness.

Main concern

and occasional favoritism or harsh tone if you get on his bad side.

What students said

“He tells you exactly what he wants in the speeches. No book. If you and points.”
SP1
“i am an average student and i got an easy A. i definitely recommend him for first time students taking speech.”
SPEE1
“He's so rude. I don't know if I did something to make him mad or not.”
SPEECH1

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

No stored summary is available for this format.

Main concern

No main concern is stored for this format.

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Tests are often easy common-sense or match study guides, with stamped notes allowed and .

Open notes if stampedStudy guide matches testEasy common-sense testsMidterm waived for attendance

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

82/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Students report easy tests from study guides, stamped chapter notes usable on exams, and .

Open notes if stampedStudy guide is the testMidterm not mandatory with high attendanceEasy common-sense material
“The study guide is the exact test!”
SPEEC5
“Stamped chapter notes can be used during the tests, and the .”
SP5
“Homework is speeches, midterm is not mandatory with , and no notes, as all the info's in the class papers.”
SP1

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“He tells you exactly what he wants in the speeches. No book. If you and points. Gives lots of extra credit-take it! He's a cool guy and it was NOT hard to get an A!”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 in-person , and polarized tone. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

74/100

“Makes the whole class feel comfortable. No hw, no book, three outlines for speeches, and .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

72/100

“i am an average student and i got an easy A. i definitely recommend him for first time students taking speech.”

📅

18/100

“Just make sure your there EVERYDAY! It's a part of your grade... u get EC!!!! !”

⚠️ Polarizing Tone

40/100

“ IF YOU MISS CLASS, EVEN IF SOMEONE DIES, VERY UNHELPFUL”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He makes the class comfortable, and I'm really nervous about speech.
  • He's a very nice speech teacher who's passionate about what he teaches.
  • He is so rude. And he grades hard.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • it was NOT hard to get an A!
  • Lots of .
  • !! He uses the practice exams as .

Theme 3

📅

  • .
  • Going to class is required, but he does allow 3 excused personal days.
  • .

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

87

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty in-person reviews spanning many years with consistent themes on attendance, speeches, and polarized personality.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 542
4 out of 512
3 out of 59
2 out of 515
1 out of 59

Course coverage

SP113 reviews
SPEECH19 reviews
SPEEC57 reviews
SP55 reviews
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Reported outcomes

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