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Communication

Laura Gentry

COMMMO1 · M01 · COMMM01 · COM101 · COMMMO4 · COMM01 · 18 lifetime ratings

AI rating
93/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
87.5%
Difficulty
2.7

The decision

if you will show up, follow the outlines, and want a supportive coach.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyCaring MentorHilarious LecturesClear Speech OutlinesParticipation MattersPublic Speaking Coach
  • Students say following her outline templates makes an A very attainable.
  • She is repeatedly praised as caring, funny, and confidence-building for nervous speakers.
  • Attendance and speech days are serious; .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

EasyA

82/100

Most students report an A if they follow her outlines, prepare speeches, and stay engaged.

Online hybrid and grades.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

68/100

Public speaking still requires work, but her structure and coaching make the .

A and outlines heavier than expected.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

, and skipping hurts your chance to pass.

Both online hybrid and .

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

90/100

The and call her one of the .

Recommendation is strongest in person; online still mostly positive with one tough outlier.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

74/100

and and fair if directions are followed.

Format shift

A , but most still earn A's.

Workload

Moderate

58/100

Speeches, outlines, reading, and participation create steady work without being called overwhelming by most students.

Format shift

; online hybrid still requires speech prep.

Teaching experience

Excellent

90/100

Students , and ability to make scared speakers feel capable.

Format shift

Teaching praise is strong in both formats; organization critiques appear more online.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grades revolve around speeches, outlines, participation, and related writing rather than heavy traditional exams.

Format shift

Both formats center speeches and outlines as the core assessments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

12 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person public speaking reviews are overwhelmingly positive, calling her hilarious, clear, and .

Main concern

Heavy outline writing and zero missed-speech flexibility.

What students said

“as long as you follow the templates, you will for sure get an A.”
COMMM01
“She is TRULY AMAZING and HILARIOUS! ! TAKE HER!”
COMM01
“Be prepared to write A LOT. You can't miss any speeches.”
COMMMO1

Remote format

Online

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

Online and hybrid sections still get strong praise for care and structure, though one older review found modules and strict speech guidelines tough.

Main concern

Hybrid speech days and strict outline rules still demand real preparation.

What students said

“An absolute gem. Makes public speaking enjoyable and does much more than just teach!”
COMMM01
“Follow her guidelines ( especially for the notecards) and you WILL get an A.”
COMMM01
“Her online class was really hard because she expects people to spend 30 minutes on each module”
COMMM01

Exam style

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Assessment is mainly structured speeches with .

Speech presentationsStrict outline templatesParticipation requiredFew traditional exams

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

78/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and required participation instead of formal proctored finals.

Multiple speechesOutline templatesConstructive criticism
“There are two big speeches and a few other smaller ones, but she gives out a well-explained template for us to follow”
COMMM01
“Be prepared for some constructive criticism - that is her job, to help you do better next time”
COMM01

Online

Online and hybrid reviews describe speech guidelines, modules, and limited speech days rather than proctored exams.

Speech guidelinesModule participationHybrid speech days
“Follow her guidelines ( especially for the notecards) and you WILL get an A.”
COMMM01
“2 speeches and 2 impromptus. Speeches are done according to a strict guideline that she grades very strictly as well.”
COMMM01

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you show up to class and follow directions you can get an A in this class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 18 reviews, highlighting care, speech structure, and . Credibility rating: High.

⭐ Teaching Quality

90/100

“Laura was by the . She makes you feel welcome and comfortable taking the class.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

90/100

“ .”

🎯 Easy Path to an A

82/100

“as long as you follow the templates, you will for sure get an A.”

❤️ Student Care

88/100

“ students and does everything she can to make sure we pass.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Super funny and nice.
  • She's got a lot of stories and can get side tracked, but she is so fun
  • Very sweet and caring.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • Follow the outlines, and you will pass.
  • To get a good grade you have to work!
  • .

Theme 3

🎤 About Public Speaking Support

  • I was completely terrified of speaking in front of people
  • Public speaking is not easy, but Laura made us all believe we could succeed!
  • Not as scary as you think, you will get through it!

Data context

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Analysis sample

18

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Eighteen reviews spanning 2015-2025 show consistent praise for care and structure, with only a small minority of negatives.

Inside 18 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 53
3 out of 52
2 out of 50
1 out of 51

Course coverage

COMMM019 reviews
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COM1011 review
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Reported outcomes

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14 reported outcomes

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A+ 1 · A 11

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