AI Rate Professor

Journalism

Michael Grant

JOUR110 · MCOM110 · MCOM112AND132 · MC112 · MEDIA112 · NEWS1 · MCOM132 · COM118 · MCOMM110 · COMM112 · MCOM112 · JOURNALISM · MCOMM112 · 43 lifetime ratings

AI rating
88/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
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Difficulty
1.7

The decision

Take Grant for journalism or mass media if you will learn the Toolbox and do the work—most students walk out with a strong grade and real writing skills.

Best fit · Easy A HunterToolbox Writing SystemEasy A JournalismHelpful Grandpa StyleNews Writing FocusMemorize Toolkit
  • Most students call MCOM easy if you memorize the Toolbox and .
  • He is widely seen as a caring, helpful journalism mentor with dry humor.
  • A few students report favoritism or boring lectures, but .

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

84/100

Most students say following the Toolbox and finishing work yields an A, though some writing sections expect extra effort for top marks.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

78/100

Content is generally straightforward media and news writing with low conceptual load for students who attend and practice.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

62/100

A , but and assignments make missing class costly.

; no online reviews.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

82/100

Strong majority praise his help, fairness, and career impact, with only a small set of harsh outliers.

; no online reviews.

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

78/100

Students repeatedly call him an if work follows the Toolbox, with occasional tougher writing standards.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Workload

Light

74/100

Common pattern is short homework, roll quizzes, a .

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Teaching experience

Good

80/100

Most describe a ; a minority find him dry, textbook-bound, or inconsistent.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

35/100

, and frequent short quizzes more than high-stakes finals.

Format shift

; no online reviews.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

43 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

In-person journalism and mass media courses feel structured around the , and projects; lectures can feel dry but many and fair.

Main concern

A minority report favoritism, boring lectures, or .

What students said

“Be passionate, follow instructions (especially the Toolbox) and you're golden.”
MCOM112
“He's such an class without an A.”
MCOMM110
“TOOLBOX! He is a humble guy, reminds me of a nice grandpa!”
MCOM112

Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Assessments center on memorizing the Toolbox, roll quizzes, and .

Roll QuizzesToolbox-Based TestsFair AssignmentsShort Quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews describe roll quizzes, toolbox-based tests, and .

Roll QuizzesToolbox-Based TestsFair Tests
“The class isn't that hard just study the and before the roll quiz and you'll do fine.”
MCOM112
“Fair tests and !”
MCOM112

Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you're passion is in journalism, TAKE HIS CLASS! You'll learn A LOT.”

Voice snapshots generated from 43 in-person reviews, , and mentor vibe. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

80/100

“Excellent instructor and . Knows his subject very well and puts a lot of effort into his lectures.”

🅰️ Easy Grade Path

84/100

“Basically, go to class and do the work. Easy A!”

🧰 Toolbox System

88/100

“MEMORIZE HIS TOOLKIT.As long as you have fun and show some personality the grade will come easy.”

👍 Recommendation

82/100

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Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He is an old guy that talks with a deep texas accent
  • dry at first but he grows on you after a while
  • Don't be put off by his boring first impression.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Easy A.
  • there's NO WAY you shouldn't leave this class without an A
  • Do it exactly as he wans it and you'll always get an A.

Theme 3

🧰 About The Toolbox

  • Learn the toolbox!(took 1 hour to learn).
  • Just follow his rules, memorize the toolbox
  • Just know your Toolbox!!!

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

43 detailed in-person reviews spanning many years show consistent themes on Toolbox, easiness, and teaching style.

Inside 43 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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