AI Rate Professor

Library Science

Lisa Valdez

LIBSCI102 · 15 lifetime ratings

AI rating
42/100
RMP rating
2.6/5
Take again
46.67%
Difficulty
3.6

The decision

if you need the research unit and can absorb heavy redos and ; otherwise find a lighter library science option.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough graderLots of homeworkParticipation mattersEXTRA CREDITUnclear grading criteria
  • many call her the worst for a 1-unit class; others praise flexibility and research skills.
  • Workload and redo culture feel like a multi-unit course; grades often B-range, not free A's.
  • Online and in-person both split between helpful modules and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

32/100

, and mostly B grades mean an A takes heavy revision, not minimal effort.

Both formats report harsh grading; online redos and .

Is the course easy?

Challenging

35/100

Content is research and citations, but pacing and volume make a 1-unit class feel like a heavier course.

Online and .

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

55/100

Online often optional attendance; ; mid-term check-ins appear online.

Online is more flexible; in-person more often mandatory.

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

47/100

; recent positive clusters exist but many older and if possible.

Online and and avoid.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Harsh

25/100

Tough grader dominates; redos, zeros, and .

Format shift

and in-person comments.

Workload

Heavy

28/100

Lots of homework, so many papers, and 1-unit treated like multi-unit work define a heavy load.

Format shift

Both formats complain about volume; some online students still call modules clear.

Teaching experience

Average

48/100

, and caring; , and condescending.

Format shift

Positive clusters appear in 2024; scathing reviews appear in both formats.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

30/100

Few high-stakes items but , and a tough final .

Format shift

Online and and redos.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

7 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person students either value library skills and support or report condescending tone, tears, and .

Main concern

Heavy papers and .

What students said

“Worst instructor ever. .”
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“ and work in general for a 1 unit class.”
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Remote format

Online

8 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online sections range from organized modules with to vague instructions, endless redos, and sub-50% averages.

Main concern

and redo loops that feel too heavy for a 1-unit online class.

What students said

“ ! IF !”
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“The setup of the class, modules and notes were amazing, which made it effortless to follow.”
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“ and does not teach anything.”
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Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

and often unclear; practice , and redos are common.

Harsh final gradingRedo assignmentsUnclear criteriaFew graded items

Assessment risk

Strict

38/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person students report heavy papers and a practice final.

Lots of homeworkSo many papersTough final
“I got an A on the , and got a D on the final.”
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“ and work in general for a 1 unit class.”
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Online

Online students report vague instructions, harsh grading, class averages below 50% on finals and assignments.

Vague instructionsHarsh gradingRedo loops
“Grades super harsh that the class average for the final and many assignments were below 50%.”
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“she makes you redo and redo assignments and then grades you harshly.”
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Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“ ! IF !”

Voice snapshots generated from 15 reviews (8 online, 7 , and polarized support. Credibility rating: High.

⚖️

25/100

“Grades super harsh that the class average for the final and many assignments were below 50%.”

📚 1-Unit Workload Shock

28/100

“ and work in general for a 1 unit class.”

👍 Supportive Side

48/100

“The and very helpful. I liked that she .”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • .
  • The setup of the class, modules and notes were amazing
  • She does require a

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Treats it like a 5 unit class
  • I got an A on the ... and got a D on the final
  • Not sure why so many people are rating so low. The professor was really flexible.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Valdez is a good person, I loved talking to her
  • Very nice and understand I have work many hours
  • Does not care about students or try to help them.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

15

Recent reviews read by the AI

15

Lifetime ratings

78/100

Evidence confidence

Fifteen reviews across online and in-person from 2022-2026 with detailed grades and recurring themes support high credibility.

Inside 15 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 52
4 out of 54
3 out of 51
2 out of 52
1 out of 56

Course coverage

libsci10215 reviews

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

15 reported outcomes

A range

2

A- 2

B range

8

B+ 3 · B 4 · B- 1

C range

2

C+ 1 · C 1

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

3

Not sure yet 3