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Speech

Lisa Wertin

SPCHSPCH · SPCH57 · SPEE100 · SPEEC100 · SPCH100 · SPCH101 · SPEECH100 · COMM100 · SPECH101 · SPH100 · 40 lifetime ratings

AI rating
87/100
RMP rating
4.6/5
Take again
84.21%
Difficulty
3.8

The decision

Take Wertin if you want to actually improve as a speaker and will do the writing; if you want an .

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough but fairGreat feedbackWriting heavyCaring mentorMandatory speeches
  • Most students call her one of the and .
  • Expect real college-level writing, outlines, and multiple speeches with strict standards.
  • She is strict and demanding, but if you put in the work.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

46/100

As are earned through strong speeches and polished writing; and papers block free As.

Both formats stress work for the grade; online adds recording logistics.

Is the course easy?

Standard

44/100

Speech content is learnable, but writing volume, APA, and performance pressure make it feel hard for a 100-level class.

In-person comments dominate; online also calls it challenging.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

and skipping speeches or class sinks the grade.

Both online and .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

86/100

About 84% would take again and lifelong praise outweighs a .

Strong recommendations in both formats; a .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

48/100

, yet , and aimed at real improvement.

Format shift

Recent in-person high-school dual .

Workload

Heavy

34/100

, and APA formatting create a heavy load.

Format shift

Online and in person both call out heavy writing.

Teaching experience

Excellent

91/100

, and lasting skill growth.

Format shift

In-person record is massive and glowing; online still highly positive.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

Grade centers on speeches, outlines, papers, and participation more than traditional sit-down exams.

Format shift

Online adds recorded speech uploads; in person uses live speeches and scripts.

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

37 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

Long in-person record shows a passionate, strict, feedback-rich coach who turns speech into real skill building with lots of papers.

Main concern

Heavy writing and .

What students said

“she is one of the .”
SPCH100
“She claimed it was not a writing class but we did much more writing than speeches”
SPCH100

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online speech still demands outlines, recordings, webcam gear, APA care, and heavy writing, but and inspiring.

Main concern

Tech setup plus heavy writing load online.

What students said

“Be prepared to plan out , create an outline, record, and upload a speech. Make sure you have good internet connection, and a good microphone/webcam.”
SPCH100
“professor Wertin's class is life-changing. The sweetes lady ever and has a heart made of gold”
SPCH100

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is mostly speeches and written prep rather than closed-book sit-down finals.

Speech finalMultiple speechesOutlines and papersOnline quizzesNote card only

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

72/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

; students also face quizzes, note-card limits, and writing-heavy prep.

Speech finalNote card onlyMultiple speechesWriting heavy
“ . ”
SPCH100
“She doesn't let you use power point all you get is a note card for reference”
SPCH100

Online

Online requires planning, outlining, recording, and uploading speeches with solid mic and webcam setup.

Recorded speechesOutline requiredWebcam and mic neededOnline quizzes
“Be prepared to plan out , create an outline, record, and upload a speech.”
SPCH100
“She fails to give you all of the information needed for .”
SPCH100

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“I can say she is one of the . For someone who loves to public speak, I can say she made me a stronger speaker, and an even better listener.”

Voice snapshots generated from 40 reviews (3 online, 37 in person), highlighting mentorship, tough standards, and speech growth. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Excellence

91/100

“Professor Wertin was by far the .”

✍️ Writing-Heavy Reality

34/100

“She claimed it was not a writing class but we did much more writing than speeches”

⚖️ Tough But Fair

48/100

“She was tough but also amazingly fair and nothing she asked for was unreasonable.”

👍

86/100

“TAKE HER CLASS!!!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • she made me a stronger speaker, and an even better listener
  • and really takes it easy on you
  • Wertin challenges, inspires, and mentors

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Don't expect an easy A, but it is achievable/earned
  • she is such a
  • You want an easy professor go somewhere else

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • The sweetes lady ever and has a heart made of gold
  • She is a very strict teacher but she's also one of the

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

40

Recent reviews read by the AI

40

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Forty reviews over many years, mostly in person, show durable consensus on high standards, strong teaching, and heavy writing.

Inside 40 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 531
4 out of 56
3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 52

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

19 reported outcomes

A range

10

A+ 2 · A 6 · A- 2

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

1

C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 1 · Not_Sure_Yet 1 · Rather not say 1