Michael Dixon

BUS112 · BUS268 · 20 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 100/100
RMP rating: 5.0/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 1.7

The decision

if you want a supportive, high-value public speaking class that rewards participation and steady effort.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyExceptional feedbackConfidence buildingCaring instructorParticipation heavyEasy if engaged

Students overwhelmingly describe him as caring, motivating, and unusually effective at building public speaking confidence.
The course requires frequent speeches or presentations, but students say the work is manageable and growth-focused.
Grades are very A-friendly when students participate, prepare, and complete assignments.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

88/100

A grades are common and students say the class is easy if they participate, prepare, complete speeches, and show effort.

Both formats support an A-friendly class, with and online evidence tied to manageable assignments.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Public speaking can feel intimidating, but students say Dixon makes the , and easier to understand.

Online reviews emphasize structure and feedback, while and confidence building.

Is attendance flexible?

MustTake

99/100

Students almost universally recommend him because , and helps students grow in confidence.

Both online and in-person reviews are strongly positive, with in-person comments especially enthusiastic.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

90/100

Grades are overwhelmingly A-range, and comments suggest effort, participation, and completion are rewarded more than perfection.

Format shift

Online reviews mention multiple attempts and manageable work, while and speeches make an A very reachable.

Workload

Moderate

64/100

There are frequent speeches, presentations, assignments, and group work, but students repeatedly call the workload manageable and valuable.

Format shift

In-person workload is presentation-heavy, while online .

Teaching experience

Excellent

99/100

Students consistently describe him as caring, motivating, engaging, supportive, and .

Format shift

Both formats praise his teaching, with growth and classroom support.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Assessment appears centered on speeches, presentations, assignments, participation, and .

Format shift

In-person reviews focus on weekly solo and group presentations, while online and feedback.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

18 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person reviews are extremely positive, especially about confidence , and a welcoming class environment.

Main concern

Students must participate and present often, which can be intimidating at first.

What students said

“you will be giving a presentation every week”
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“I came into this class with no confidence and left feeling like I could talk to anyone publicly.”
BUS-112

“He truly cares about his students.”
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Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews praise strong , and manageable assignments.

Main concern

Online students should expect several assignments, but they are manageable with feedback and multiple attempts.

What students said

“His online course was really well structured”
BUS-268

“There are quite a few assignments, but they are manageable”
BUS-112

“Professor ”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews focus on presentations and assignments, and they do not clearly prove a .

No Clear Exam EvidencePresentationsAssignmentsParticipation

Assessment risk

Varies

70/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews emphasize weekly presentations and participation, but they do .

Weekly PresentationsGroup PresentationsParticipation

“You will be presenting every week”
BUS-112

“there are solo and group presentations every week”
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“Speeches every day that help you improve for the next one.”
BUS-112

Online

Online reviews mention assignments and feedback, but they do not clearly prove exams, webcam, proctoring, Lockdown Browser, open-book, or take-home rules.

AssignmentsFeedbackNo Clear Exam Evidence

“ ”
BUS-268

“There are quite a few assignments, but they are manageable”
BUS-112

“Professor ”
BUS-112

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“I am being 100% serious when I say this class changed my life.”
Voice snapshots generated from 21 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and student growth. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

99/100

“Professor Dixon is amazing, inspirational, and motivating.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

99/100

“Regardless of major, I 100% recommend him”

📈 Grade Path

88/100

“As long as you give effort and do the speeches you can easily get an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

He truly cares about his students.
His engaging style makes complex topics easy to understand.
He also provides feedback on all of ."

Theme 2

🎤 About Speaking Practice

you will be giving a presentation every week
Great class for getting out of your shell and becoming a better public speaker.
Speeches every day that help you improve for the next one.

Theme 3

❤️ About Student Growth

I came into this class with no confidence and left feeling like I could talk to anyone publicly.
he made public speaking feel welcoming.
I have to say that it has become one of .

Data context

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Analysis sample

Recent reviews read by the AI

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The analysis is based on 21 recent reviews with strong consistency, detailed comments, and .

Inside 21 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 520

4 out of 51

3 out of 50

2 out of 50

1 out of 50

Course coverage

BUS-11220 reviews

BUS-2681 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

20 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 6 · A 11 · A- 1

B range

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

No reported values

Michael Dixon

x x if you want a supportive, high-value public speaking class that rewards participation and steady effort.

Four answers before you build your schedule.

EasyA

Beginner

Recommended

MustTake

See how this professor fits your week.

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

In person

Online

See what students actually said.

🎯 Teaching Quality

👍 Recommendation Rate

📈 Grade Path

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

🎤 About Speaking Practice

❤️ About Student Growth

See exactly what the AI read.

Quality ratings

Course coverage

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

A range

B range

C range

D range

F

No letter grade reported

if you want a supportive, high-value public speaking class that rewards participation and steady effort.