Lauri Moore

SOCV02 · SOCV01 · SOCIOLOGY · SOCVO7 · SOC1 · SOCVO1 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 96/100
RMP rating: 4.8/5
Take again: 95.24%
Difficulty: 2.1

The decision

Must-take sociology professor if you want an inspiring easy A with fun lectures and real support.

Best fit · Beginner FriendlyAmazing LecturesCaring MentorEasy AGroup ProjectsInspirational

Students call her the best sociology professor they have ever had for caring lectures and real-life stories.
Workload is light with and .
and group projects, but the energy makes class worth attending.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

EasyA

86/100

Students repeatedly call it an easy A with , and notes that cover tests.

Most Easy A ; the few online reviews also report manageable assignments when the tone is positive.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

72/100

Content is accessible intro sociology made fun with stories, though some reading and group work still matter.

In-person students stress fun lectures; online students note more textbook reading and discussion writing.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

22/100

Most , and group projects, and skipping tanks the grade.

Mandatory tone is strongest in person; but mainly as participation expectations.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

96/100

and many credit her with inspiring a sociology major.

Recommendation is near-unanimous in person; online has one clear avoid .

Course guide

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Grading

Lenient

84/100

High A rates, , and take-home exams make strong grades realistic with solid participation.

Format shift

; one online review felt feedback was harsh rather than grade-harsh.

Workload

Light

78/100

Students report , and notes-plus-group work as the main load.

Format shift

Online still requires reading and discussions, while .

Teaching experience

Excellent

93/100

Consistently praised for amazing lectures, humor, care, and real-world stories that open minds.

Format shift

In-person teaching is near-legendary; online quality is high for some but sharply criticized by one student.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Mix of group projects, participation, notes-based tests, and .

Format shift

and lectures; online leans more on discussions and reading.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

32 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

as hilarious, caring, and life-changing, with many students switching majors to sociology after her lectures.

Main concern

as , and participation, so skipping hurts grades.

What students said

“Let me just say taking her was the ! She is such a . She's hilarious and the classes are so much fun!!! She's an easy A with great lectures.”
SOCVO1

“Most amazing professor I have ever taken. I took V01 and V02 with her and I owe it all to her that I chose to become a sociology major.”
SOCVO1

“Though . But i very much liked taking this Sociology class!”
SOCV01

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

and , while another found her feedback sarcastic and condescending under accelerated stress.

Main concern

One strong complaint about rude, condescending comments on long discussion posts in an accelerated summer section.

What students said

“Took her summer intro to soc and absolutely loved it! The format of the class online was very organized, textbook was easy to use, and !”
SOCV01

“She demands long, wordy responses then leaves rude, condescending comments on them.”
SOCV02

Exam style

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lecture notes, with available and only occasional harder tests.

Take-Home ExamsNotes Cover TestsExtra CreditPop Quizzes Possible

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

84/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

Multiple students describe take-home exams, notes-based tests, and .

Take-Home ExamsLecture Notes EnoughExtra CreditBeware Pop Quizzes

“the classes I've been in .”
SOCVO1

“She's an easy A with great lectures. and .”
SOCVO1

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove proctoring or camera rules; assessments center on discussions, reading, and .

Discussion AssignmentsTextbook ReadingPersonal Feedback

“ and pretty much all her assignments, which aren't too hard. You do need to read the textbook but she provides videos for a summary”
SOCV01

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“The ! So encouraging and understanding. Took her in person V01 and then online V02, definitely feels like she actually WANTS her students to succeed and always helps when needed.”
Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews spanning 2011-2024, highlighting teaching energy, care, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

93/100

“This professor was very outstanding! Although not a sociology major, I learned a lot from her enthusiastic teaching.”

❤️ Caring Mentorship

92/100

“She is super passionate about her lectures and is always there when you need anything, especially if you just need someone to talk to.”

📈 Easy A Reality

86/100

“She's an easy A with great lectures. and . !!!”

👍 Recommendation Rate

96/100

“ because . She's the reason why I'm majoring in Sociology.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Amazing lectures
She's hilarious and the classes are so much fun
She connects her lectures to real life situations
Implements alternative learning methods such as group projects

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

She's an easy A with great lectures
As long as you show up and
She also offers a lot of

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

such a
one of the greatest human beings on this earth
She really wants her students to learn
Makes you want to major in Soc

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Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

35 detailed reviews spanning over a decade show strong consistency on teaching quality, care, and .

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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20 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 6 · A 9

B range

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

C 1

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