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Communication

Stacy Sloan-Graham

COMMV01 · COMMV15 · V15 · COMM1 · COMMV01A · COMMV03 · SPEECH · COMMVO1 · COMM15 · COMM01 · SPEECHVO1 · 104 lifetime ratings

AI rating
61/100
RMP rating
3.9/5
Take again
70.27%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you want real public-speaking growth and can handle strict deadlines; skip if you need flexibility.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough graderNo late workMandatory attendanceClear but strictSpeech heavy
  • Strong majority enjoy her energy and feedback, but a large minority call her harsh and rigid
  • No late work and and punish small mistakes
  • You can earn a solid grade if you stay ahead on readings, speeches, and quizzes

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

52/100

As can get solid grades by doing speeches and readings, but and no leeway block free As.

Online leans a bit easier for some; in and speech-heavy.

Is the course easy?

Standard

54/100

Speech content , and graded presentations keep challenge real.

Online summer and interpersonal sections feel lighter; full-term in-person speech is harder.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

failure after few absences and no speech makeups.

Both formats stress show-up rules; in person is especially unforgiving on speech day.

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

68/100

About 70% would take again because many learn a lot, though rigid policies push others away.

Online reviews skew warmer lately; .

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Strict

30/100

Tough grader tag is common, late work is zeroed, and .

Format shift

and in-person comments.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Expect readings, quizzes, discussions, multiple speeches, and sometimes dense short terms.

Format shift

Online short terms feel heavier; regular in-person is busy but manageable if you stay ahead.

Teaching experience

Good

72/100

and , while others find her rude or unhelpful.

Format shift

In-person has stronger personality complaints; online more often praises engagement and email support.

Assessment method

Balanced

55/100

Grades blend speeches and presentations with quizzes, exams, journals, and participation.

Format shift

Speech courses lean performance; COMM V15 online leans reading quizzes and discussions.

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

39 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person classes mix hilarious lectures and speech coaching with , and .

Main concern

Harsh zero-tolerance policies and difficult tests can intimidate first-year students.

What students said

“She is very and grades fairly hard. However I really enjoyed her class and learned a lot.”
COMMVO1
“This class made me intimidated for what was to come in the rest of my college experience.”
COMM1
“I promise if you show up & read & study a bit you should get nothing less than an A.”
COMMV15

Remote format

Online

11 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online sections are often engaging with , but , and zero late work still apply.

Main concern

and rigid no-late-work policy frustrate online students under pressure.

What students said

“Fast-paced and challenging, but fair. Professor Graham is tough with grading, but and actually helps you improve.”
COMM01
“This instructor is a and assigns a lot of work, but .”
COMM01
“She doesnt accept late work of .”
COMMV01

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

, and speeches are major grade events with little flexibility.

Textbook-based examsVague study guidesMultiple speechesWeekly quizzes

Assessment risk

Standard

48/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and missing a speech day often means a zero.

Hard exams vs study guide3+ speechesNo makeup speechAttendance penalties
“ ! Horrible study guides. She throws some terms on a paper and hands it to you.”
COMMV15
“If you miss the day of your speech, you have no chance to make it up and receive a 0.”
COMMV01

Online

Online tests and quizzes mostly come from readings and lectures; some say answers or prep tools help.

Reading-based quizzesTests from textbookDiscussions and presentations
“Most of her quiz and , so as long as you stay on top of your work, you'll do well!”
COMMV15
“There are tests but all the answers are online.”
COMMV15

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“She is very and grades fairly hard. However I really enjoyed her class and learned a lot from both her and peers.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews (11 online, 39 in person), capturing strict policy and learning gains. Credibility rating: High.

🎤 Teaching Impact

72/100

“I gained real confidence in speaking and advocating because of her class.”

🧱

30/100

“All or . turned in full assignments on time & received zeros ”

👍 Recommendation

68/100

“ and , but only if you can be on top of your stuff with her class!”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • and her class was super interesting!
  • She eases you into giving your speeches and tries to help you feel comfortable.
  • and funny and others she was condescending

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Tough with grading, but
  • DOESN'T EXCEPT ANY LATE WORK!
  • if you show up & read & study a bit you should get nothing less than an A

Theme 3

⏰ About Policies

  • !
  • She doesnt accept late work of .
  • Must come to all classes and .

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

104

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

Fifty reviews across years and formats give a large, detailed, and still polarized but reliable picture.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 559
4 out of 521
3 out of 56
2 out of 55
1 out of 513

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

42 reported outcomes

A range

20

A+ 4 · A 14 · A- 2

B range

18

B+ 6 · B 12

C range

0

No reported values

D range

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F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

4

Drop/Withdrawal 3 · Rather not say 1