AI Rate Professor

Speech Communication

Melinda Manlowe

COMM20 · COM10 · COM20 · COMM50 · COM25 · PUBLICSPEECH · SPEECH10 · COMM60 · COMM10 · COMM25 · SP50 · 85 lifetime ratings

AI rating
88/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
86.96%
Difficulty
1.7

The decision

Solid pick for an approachable Comm or public speaking requirement if and speaking.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyEasy speech creditCaring and clear criteriaAttendance mattersStudy guides for examsPublic speaking support
  • Most students call her classes easy As if you show up, do speeches or modules, and follow criteria.
  • She is often praised as caring and clear, though some find lectures long, slow, or boring.
  • Attendance and participation .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most students say show up, follow criteria, and deliver required speeches or modules for an easy A or high grade.

Online and in-person both call it easy; a .

Is the course easy?

Beginner

82/100

Content is straightforward communication skills with and .

Both formats feel doable; public speaking anxiety is the main challenge in person.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

, and that skipping class hurts or fails you.

In-person is clearly attendance-heavy; some as required.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

84/100

and support, with a minority criticizing boring or harsh moments.

Online reviews are highly positive; detractors.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

80/100

Students largely call her a , though a few note tough speech standards.

Format shift

as substantive; as easy if work is done.

Workload

Light

78/100

Typically few papers, a handful of speeches or , and .

Format shift

Online modules keep workload low; .

Teaching experience

Good

82/100

, and fun, but some students find lectures long, slow, or boring.

Format shift

Online students highlight feedback and presence; .

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Mix of speeches or presentations, a , and participation.

Format shift

Online leans modules plus exams and papers; in-person leans speeches, presentations, and exams.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person Comm and speech classes are mostly easy with , and strong attendance emphasis.

Main concern

Long lectures and required speaking or .

What students said

“Ms. Manlowe really helped me to learn the basics of public speaking and taught us some way to manage speech anxiety.”
COM10
“Very easy class. .”
SPEECH10
“She talks a lot but is fairly easy. She lets you know what she wants, so follow that and you'll pass.”
COMM25

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online , and low-stress when students watch lectures and stay active.

Main concern

Participation and light.

What students said

“Professor Mallow is an amazing instructor. Most profs' don't bother with but and truly cares.”
COM25
“The class is easy as long as you follow the modules. There aren't too many assignments, I wasn't stressed at all with this class.”
COMM25
“Took her Com50 class online and really enjoyed it. and cares for all of her students.”
COMM50

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, while speeches and presentations carry major weight.

Study guides for examsSpeeches and presentationsTake-home exam mentionedPop quizzes in some sections

Assessment risk

Standard

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person sections use speeches, group presentations, study-guide exams, and .

Speech presentationsStudy guide examsGroup presentationPop quizzes
“You have 5 speeches, 5 quizzes, an analysis of someone else's speech and a .”
COM10
“the prof gives a and doesn't mislead on what to study for.”
COM25

Online

Online reviews mention modules, a few exams and .

Module quizzes or examsTwo papersVideo lectures
“The big point assignments are 3 exams and two papers. Great class”
COMM25
“ but if you read the modules you'll be fine.”
COM25

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Very easy class. .”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, balancing ease, care, and lecture critiques. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

82/100

“ CLASS!!!!”

👍 Recommendation Rate

84/100

“ .”

⚖️ Easy Credit Path

84/100

“Easy A. Just go to class and do your work.”

📢

28/100

“If you show up and do the work you should have no problem passing the class.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • she is genuinely great person and teacher
  • Her lectures are insightful

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • easy A and teacher
  • Grades easy.

Theme 3

⚠️ Mixed Friction

  • her lectures is boring and long
  • For me it felt like some things in her lectures were dragged on
  • Overall not a quality professor

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

85

Lifetime ratings

88/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews over many years show a consistent easy-and-caring core with enough mixed lecture critiques to stay nuanced.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 566
4 out of 512
3 out of 54
2 out of 53
1 out of 51

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

29 reported outcomes

A range

21

A+ 3 · A 16 · A- 2

B range

6

B+ 2 · B 4

C range

2

C 2

D range

0

No reported values

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No letter grade reported

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