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Robert Yamaguchi

BUSWRITING · PRINCINTNLBUS · BUS266 · BUS111 · BUS211 · BUS266F · BUSINESS151 · BUSINESS · BWRIT211 · BUS131 · BUSS211 · 11422BUS266F · BUSWRITIN · BUS224 · 50 lifetime ratings

AI rating
76/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
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Difficulty
3.4

The decision

Take Robert Yamaguchi if you want serious writing growth and can handle a demanding, blunt, work-heavy class.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerDemanding but ValuableStrong Writing ImprovementHeavy HomeworkBlunt FeedbackPractical Business Experience
  • Students repeatedly say they learn a lot and improve their writing, especially when they follow his instructions closely.
  • The course is not easy, with , and a final or major paper that can carry major weight.
  • His blunt and intimidating style helps some motivated students but frustrates students who need a gentler or clearer approach.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

An A is possible for students who follow directions, attend, and do the work, but reviews do not describe it as low effort.

because there are no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Standard

45/100

The material is practical and understandable, but the writing demands, fast expectations, and .

All course-difficulty evidence comes from in-person reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

25/100

Reviews repeatedly say going to class is the and that missing class hurts.

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Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

78/100

and writing improvement, though several warn that his style is harsh.

The recommendation .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

50/100

and detail-focused, but students say and rewards those who follow directions.

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Workload

Heavy

28/100

Students frequently mention lots of , and a .

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Workload evidence is entirely in person.

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Many students call him excellent and practical, but negative reviews describe him as .

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Teaching-quality .

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Reviews mention , and a high-weight final, so assessment is mixed.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

50 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

learning payoff, heavy writing work, and a blunt teaching style.

Main concern

The main concern is the heavy workload and .

What students said

“You WILL become a better writer. Work load is pretty enormous, though.”
BUS211
“Great professor. and experience. The class itself is no easy task though.”
BUS211
“The class is not for slackers.”
BUS211

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Reviews mention tests, papers, presentations, and a final that can carry major weight, but they .

High-Weight FinalTests MentionedMajor PapersPresentations

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

but high-stakes assessment pattern with , and presentations.

High-Weight FinalTests MentionedMajor PapersOral Presentation
“The the class.”
BUS211
“ though, and there's an 8-min oral presentation (no notes allowed).”
BUS211
“Expects a 15 to 20 page paper on an international subject.”
BUS266

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Yamaguchi is a very helpful teacher. A little intimidating at first, but I believe he is just trying to weed out the slackers.”

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

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“Dr. Yamaguchi is clearly one of THE .”

📚 Workload Reality

28/100

“Work load is pretty enormous, though.”

⚖️ Grade Effort

58/100

“If you do what he says, you will be able to get A in his class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He spells everything out for you in plain English.
  • He is a very good teacher and .
  • He may be considered rude to some people.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This class is no walk in the park.
  • If you want an A or B, you have to really earn it.
  • Straight forward class, do the work assigned and you will be fine.

Theme 3

✍️ About Writing Growth

  • You WILL become a better writer.
  • if you really want to learn how to write properly.
  • your writing will improve tremendously.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

50

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because 50 in-person reviews span many years and show consistent themes about learning value, workload, and teaching style.

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Quality ratings

5 out of 530
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2 out of 55
1 out of 52

Course coverage

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