AI Rate Professor

Communication

Lawrence Edwards

COMMV01 · COMMV15 · 6 lifetime ratings

AI rating
38/100
RMP rating
3.3/5
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Difficulty
4.2

The decision

if you want a demanding speech course and are ready to treat the syllabus like a full-time job.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerHeavy WorkloadStrict GraderSyllabus Is LawHard TestsMixed Support
  • Workload is repeatedly described as extreme, with long research-style assignments and high dropout risk.
  • He is a and hard tests tied tightly to the syllabus.
  • Some students still praise him as funny and skill-building if they put in serious effort.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Students say no easy A if you slack, with , and massive outside work.

; no online reviews.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

28/100

Described as one of the hardest classes with research-level assignments, quizzes, and tough speeches.

; no online reviews.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

Attendance is repeatedly mandatory, with multiple absences risking a drop.

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Is this professor recommended?

Depends

48/100

growth, but many warn about overload and harshness.

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Course guide

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Grading

Strict

24/100

Strict speech and , and and preparation details.

Format shift

Based only on in-person comments.

Workload

Overwhelming

14/100

a month plus quizzes, presentations, and reflections.

Format shift

Based only on in-person comments.

Teaching experience

Average

55/100

Some find him funny and growth-focused; others call him harsh, unsympathetic, and unhelpful.

Format shift

Based only on in-person comments.

Assessment method

Balanced

52/100

Heavy mix of major papers or speeches, quizzes, presentations, reflections, and .

Format shift

Based only on in-person comments.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

6 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

, and assignment-intensive; outcomes improve only for students who fully commit.

Main concern

and .

What students said

“ because each assignment took about 30 hours outside of class.”
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“He's a , so don't expect an easy A if you slack off a lot.”
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“The syllabus is your bible! Read the !”
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Remote format

Online

0 reviews

Low confidence

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Main concern

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Exam style

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Tests are hard and speeches are graded strictly, with little slack if .

Hard TestsStrict GradingSpeech Dress CodeSyllabus-Driven

Assessment risk

Strict

34/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

speeches and papers under strict rules.

Hard TestsStrict Speech GradingQuizzes Every Other Week
“Read the !”
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“He's a , so don't expect an easy A if you slack off a lot.”
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Online

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“ because each assignment took about 30 hours outside of class.”

Voice snapshots generated from 6 in-person reviews, highlighting workload, strictness, and mixed support. Credibility rating: Medium.

📚 Workload Intensity

14/100

“each assignment took about 30 hours outside of class.”

⚖️

24/100

“He's a , so don't expect an easy A if you slack off a lot.”

📘 Syllabus Focus

70/100

“READ THE SYLLABUS.”

🎯 Teaching Split

55/100

“Overall, he is a funny teacher and wants to help you become a better public speaker.”

Theme 1

📈 About Difficulty and Grades

  • One of the most difficult classes I've ever taken.
  • don't expect an easy A if you slack off a lot.
  • !

Theme 2

💼 About Workload

  • each assignment took about 30 hours outside of class.
  • It was the equivalent of a
  • By the end of the semester there were only 8-10 people left

Theme 3

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He really cares about you and wants to develop in you life skills
  • He is very funny, and does help you.
  • Harsh Teacher, Tends to brag about his Children.

Data context

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Analysis sample

6

Recent reviews read by the AI

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Lifetime ratings

62/100

Evidence confidence

Six in-person reviews from 2015-2016 show a consistent hard-course theme, but grades and .

Inside 6 stored ratings

Quality ratings

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Course coverage

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