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Margaret Gaynor

COMSTD8 · COMST2 · COMSTD2 · COMSTD4 · COMM100 · 26 lifetime ratings

AI rating
50/100
RMP rating
3.0/5
Take again
52%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

Take her if and structure, but if you need an easy or forgiving grade.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough graderHelpful feedbackCaring when engagedWork requiredMixed experience
  • Reviews are sharply split between students who find her caring and useful and .
  • , and asking for help early.
  • The course is not an easy A, especially because tests, speeches, discussions, and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

42/100

An A is possible with preparation and communication, but students repeatedly say she is a .

and papers, while in-person reviews stress preparation for tests, speeches, and participation.

Is the course easy?

Standard

50/100

The material is manageable, but , and tests make the course feel demanding.

Online work is discussion and paper heavy, while , and participation pressure.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

55/100

Attendance is not always described as strictly mandatory, but and .

Online reviews mention communication and review sessions, while because participation counts.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

52/100

and effort-based success, but many warn against her grading strictness.

Online reviews are more polarized, while but still warn that the class takes work.

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

30/100

Many students call her a tough or , though and help-seeking can lead to a good grade.

Format shift

Online reviews contain the harshest grading complaints, while retakes, and difficult tests.

Workload

Heavy

35/100

Students describe a fair amount of , and reading.

Format shift

Online workload leans toward discussions and papers, while , and tests.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

Teaching quality is polarized, with strong praise for feedback and care alongside harsh complaints about clarity and grading.

Format shift

and and unfair, while in-person reviews include more praise for personality and support.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Grades appear to come from a mix of , and projects.

Format shift

Online sections emphasize discussions and writing, while in-person , and group projects.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews are also mixed but include strong praise for , and helpful class structure.

Main concern

, and speeches require steady preparation.

What students said

“It is not an easy speech class so be prepared to work, and make sure you study for .”
COMSTD4
“Easy class but just time consuming.”
COMSTD2
“ .”
COMSTD8

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mixed, with praise for clarity and feedback but and .

Main concern

Online students who fall behind or expect .

What students said

“definitely wasn't an easy A if that's what you're expecting.”
COMSTD2
“if you do the work you should have no problems.”
COMM100
“Prof. Gaynor is a and and rarely gives 100%.”
COMSTD8

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

but and quizzes rather than clearly student-friendly policies.

Difficult testsTest review sessionsWeekly quizzesNo retakes mentioned

Assessment risk

Standard

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

and weekly quizzes, but do not clearly prove open-book, closed-book, or proctoring rules.

Difficult testsWeekly quizzesParticipation points
“make sure you study for .”
COMSTD4
“There is a quiz every single week only 5 questions very do-able.”
COMSTD8

Online

Online reviews mention tests and review sessions, but do not clearly prove proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Test review sessionsTests require studyingPolicy not clearly proven
“ easier!!”
COMSTD4

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“definitely wasn't an easy A if that's what you're expecting.”

Voice snapshots generated from 26 reviews, highlighting the and . Credibility rating: High.

⚖️

30/100

“Prof. Gaynor is a and and rarely gives 100%.”

👨‍🏫 Teaching Quality

58/100

“She's an amazing professor. Her and .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

52/100

“ .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • she's a good public speaking teacher, and she does teach you valuable skills
  • She made the and was beyond happy to help clarify any questions.
  • did not enjoy her class at all lol.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Not an easy A. No . .
  • Course was not an easy A. .
  • Easy class but just time consuming.

Theme 3

❤️ About Support

  • Easy to communicate with and a good professor overall.
  • She is fair and accessible.
  • She is absolutely willing to accommodate any special needs or requirements you have.

Data context

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Analysis sample

26

Recent reviews read by the AI

26

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

The rating is credible because 26 reviews cover both formats and show a consistent but , and feedback.

Inside 26 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 511
4 out of 52
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 511

Course coverage

COMSTD48 reviews
COMSTD87 reviews
COMST24 reviews
COMSTD24 reviews
COMM1003 reviews

Reported outcomes

F results lead the reported letter grades.

23 reported outcomes

A range

4

A+ 1 · A 2 · A- 1

B range

3

B+ 1 · B 2

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

7

F 7

No letter grade reported

7

Drop/Withdrawal 4 · Not sure yet 3