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English

Debra Ligorsky

101X · ENG205 · AWP1 · ENG101X · ENGL105 · ENGL201 · ENG049 · ENG49 · ENG105 · ENGL101 · ENGL205 · ENG101 · ENGL20560473 · 21 lifetime ratings

AI rating
71/100
RMP rating
4.1/5
Take again
76.19%
Difficulty
3.4

The decision

if you want a demanding writing coach who invests in you; avoid if you need light workload and easy A in upper-level English.

Best fit · Effort For RewardCaring mentorThorough essay feedbackHeavy reading and papersPolarizing tough graderRevision-friendly
  • , and writing growth, especially in ENG101/AWP1.
  • ENG205 draws repeated complaints of , and slow communication.
  • and workload is paper-heavy, but many still call her a gem.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many students earn As with revision and effort, but and harsh ENG205 reviews show an A is not free.

Online comments lean more lenient; in-person ENG205 is where tough grading complaints concentrate.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Content is writing-intensive with and critical thinking, not beginner fluff.

Online and and essays; difficulty ratings cluster mid-to-high.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

32/100

and skipping hurts, though a few sections were optional.

; online is mixed or not always stated.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

74/100

Strong take-again enthusiasm from students who value growth, .

; recent ENG205 and one online review are more hesitant.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

55/100

Some praise revision chances and ; others call her a .

Format shift

; in-person upper courses sound stricter.

Workload

Heavy

34/100

Expect lots of , and classes that .

Format shift

Both formats report heavy papers and reading; ENG205 in person draws the strongest workload complaints.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

, and inspiring discussions, with a loud minority finding her confusing and unhelpful.

Format shift

Online reviews trend warmer; in-person quality is more polarized by course level.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

, and projects more than traditional high-stakes exams.

Format shift

project; online also emphasizes essays and feedback.

Luni fit check

Weigh these signals against your actual schedule.

Get help balancing workload, grading, and timing when no option is an obvious fit.

Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

17 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In person reviews split between glowing mentor stories and harsh ENG205 warnings about tough grading and heavy papers.

Main concern

Recent ENG205 students report unclear assignments, slow responses, and .

What students said

“This woman is a gem and I strongly encourage anyone who has the so.”
ENGL205
“ and a better grade.”
ENG205
“ . , and when you ask a question about them, "read the instruction".”
ENGL205

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online students mostly praise caring support and .

Main concern

and one student found content politically slanted.

What students said

“ , and most important to me of .”
ENGL101
“Professor Ligorsky is the most caring teacher I've had. She really cares about the students and reaches out to the class consistently.”
ENGL20560473

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Courses emphasize papers and revision more than rigid closed-book finals, which feels relatively student-friendly.

Essay revisionsGroup project in place of finalParticipation discussionsPaper-focused assessment

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person, one class replaced the and allowed essay resubmission.

Essay revision allowedGroup project finalDiscussion heavy
“Once she grades your essay she allows you to revise it and turn in one more time for a higher grade.”
ENGL205
“We did not have a final but rather a .”
ENGL205

Online

Online comments focus on essay prompts and .

Essay-focusedGood written feedback
“ , and most important to me of .”
ENGL101

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“Basically, this woman is a gem and I strongly encourage anyone who has the so.”

Voice snapshots generated from 21 reviews, highlighting mentoring strengths and ENG205 workload/grading friction. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

76/100

“I have never had a professor of Ligorsky's caliber before. This woman has been a mentor to me.”

📝

88/100

“She leaves very thorough and and takes the time to consult with them one-on-one.”

⚠️ Workload Warning

34/100

“Note that !”

👍 Recommendation Split

74/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her lectures are very in-depth, thoughtful, and interesting.
  • She loves to discuss current events in her classes, so .
  • and the material.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Professor Ligorsky was a strict and .
  • She is a
  • lenient grading. The but

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Professor Ligorsky is the most caring teacher I've had.
  • She made me feel validated and was critical to overcoming my impostor syndrome.
  • .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

21

Recent reviews read by the AI

21

Lifetime ratings

84/100

Evidence confidence

21 reviews spanning 2016-2023 with detailed comments and consistent care-versus-workload themes support a high-confidence read.

Inside 21 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 54

Course coverage

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ENG0492 reviews
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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

16 reported outcomes

A range

11

A 10 · A- 1

B range

2

B 2

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

2

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 1