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Communication

Samantha Ratzlaff

COMM1 · COMM25 · COMM8 · 41 lifetime ratings

AI rating
22/100
RMP rating
2.6/5
Take again
43.9%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

if , and a potentially inconsistent class experience.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderHeavy workloadPolarizing teachingGroup projectsCommunication issues
  • Reviews are sharply split, with many recent COMM25 , and poor communication.
  • Positive reviews, especially COMM1 and COMM8, describe her as caring, helpful, and engaging when the course is structured well.
  • The course can reward effort, but students , and strict grading.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

34/100

Some students earn A grades, but many , and high stress.

Online COMM1 reviews sound more forgiving, while in-person COMM25 reviews are much harsher.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

The content and , but and high expectations make the course feel difficult.

Online COMM1 appears easier and more supported, while in-person COMM25 and some COMM8 reviews describe a much harder experience.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Participation and group work make attendance practically required, especially in COMM8 and presentation-based courses.

; online reviews do not clearly establish an attendance policy.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

35/100

Despite some strong positive reviews, the volume and intensity of recent negative comments make her a risky recommendation.

Online reviews are mixed but somewhat better, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Many students explicitly call her a and .

Format shift

, but the strongest complaints are from in-person COMM25 reviews.

Workload

Heavy

24/100

Reviews mention lots of , and multiple group projects in short sessions.

Format shift

Online reviews include too many assignments, while and heavy COMM25 expectations.

Teaching experience

Poor

37/100

, but recent negative reviews often cite unclear explanations, poor organization, absence, and .

Format shift

Online COMM1 reviews describe more support, while in-person COMM25 reviews are much more negative.

Assessment method

Balanced

62/100

Assessment appears to combine , and participation.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions assignments and tests, while and group projects.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

negative COMM25 reviews and several strong COMM1 and COMM8 recommendations.

Main concern

Many students report , and heavy group work.

What students said

“ and heavy on the lectures.”
COMM25
“Zero direction on what to do.”
COMM25
“She has high expectations but will help you meet them”
COMM8

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, with three supportive COMM1 experiences but one very negative COMM25 review about hassle and grading.

Main concern

Online evidence shows care and flexibility in COMM1 but does not remove the risk of .

What students said

“Professor Ratzlaff made it fun and painless.”
COMM1
“She reached out to me to make sure I was okay”
COMM1
“If youre thinking of taking her, dont.”
COMM25

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention tests and presentations, but , and final format are not clearly proven.

Online Chapter TestsPresentation GradingTest Heavy In Some CoursesGroup Projects

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and test-heavy grading, but do not clearly prove closed-book rules or strict proctoring.

Presentation GradingOnline Chapter TestsTest Heavy In Some Courses
“ ”
COMM8
“ book.”
COMM8
“Rather be drafted for ww than taking her class”
COMM25

Online

Online reviews mention tests and too many assignments, but do not clearly prove proctoring, open-book status, webcam rules, or .

Tests MentionedAssignments Heavy
“Teaching was okay but and rarely taught the topic.”
MUS20630
“If youre thinking of taking her, dont.”
COMM25

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“Zero direction on what to do. Everything is a shot in the dark.”

Voice snapshots generated from 41 reviews, highlighting polarized themes in , and support. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

37/100

“Her classes often lack structure and organization, leading to a chaotic learning environment where students struggle to grasp essential concepts.”

⚖️

18/100

“bro dont she grades horribly”

📚 Workload Pressure

24/100

“We had a total of 6 group projects for this summer class which was absolutely crazy.”

Theme 1

⚖️

  • and heavy on the lectures.
  • Waits until last second to grade and .
  • Very specific, like a microscope

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Zero direction on what to do.
  • The teaching style and approach consistently fall short of expectations
  • She has high expectations but will help you meet them

Theme 3

❤️ About Support And Care

  • She reached out to me to make sure I was okay
  • She is very professional and always there when you need help.
  • and wanted us to succeed.

Data context

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Analysis sample

41

Recent reviews read by the AI

41

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is credible because 41 reviews include recent, detailed, and course-specific evidence, though opinions vary sharply by course.

Inside 41 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 514
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 524

Course coverage

COMM2521 reviews
COMM111 reviews
COMM89 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

41 reported outcomes

A range

15

A+ 2 · A 10 · A- 3

B range

12

B+ 5 · B 4 · B- 3

C range

3

C+ 1 · C 2

D range

6

D+ 1 · D 4 · D- 1

F

2

F 2

No letter grade reported

3

Drop/Withdrawal 2 · Rather not say 1