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Communication

Rebecca Laidlaw

SPCH1A · COMM20 · SPCM201A · SPEECHIA · GROUPSP · SPCH10 · SPCH1 · SPCM201 · SPCM215 · 1A · SPCH201A · SPEECH1A · AABC · 32 lifetime ratings

AI rating
33/100
RMP rating
3.1/5
Take again
0%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if , and take her only if you can handle strict speech grading and unclear expectations.

Best fit · Hardcore LearnerTough graderPolarizing teachingUnclear expectationsEnergetic classStrict rules
  • Reviews are sharply split, with older praise for energy and comfort but recent reviews strongly negative.
  • , and harsh penalties are recurring concerns.
  • Some students enjoyed her public speaking environment, but many warn about fairness, clarity, and professionalism.

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

28/100

Getting an A appears difficult because many students describe tough grading, low grades despite effort, and .

The online review shows strict lateness penalties, while and exact outline demands.

Is the course easy?

Standard

42/100

Public speaking content can be approachable, but , and grading pressure make it feel harder.

In-person reviews provide most course-difficulty evidence, while the single online review focuses on strictness rather than content.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

The online review reports a grade penalty for being late, and several in-person tags say skipping class can hurt.

Online evidence is explicitly strict, while but is less specific.

Is this professor recommended?

Avoid

32/100

Recent reviews are strongly negative and many , and professionalism.

The online review is negative, and warnings.

Course guide

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Grading

Harsh

18/100

Many students report , and low grades despite effort.

Format shift

Both formats show strict grading, with .

Workload

Heavy

32/100

Recent reviews mention lots of homework and reading, while older reviews vary from easy to work-intensive.

Format shift

The online review and recent in-person review support heavier workload, while .

Teaching experience

Poor

42/100

Some students praise her energy and comfort-building, but many describe her as .

Format shift

The single online review is poor, while and trend worse in recent comments.

Assessment method

Balanced

54/100

, and tests, with no single method fully dominating.

Format shift

Assessment evidence is almost entirely in-person, with the online review not detailing assessment structure.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

31 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

In-person reviews are mixed but repeatedly mention tough grading, bias or and comfort.

Main concern

Students often report harsh or and exact rule-following requirements.

What students said

“if , you will likely receive a zero.”
COMM20
“You have to work hard for a C.”
SPEECHIA
“ .”
SPCH1A

Remote format

Online

1 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Hardcore Learner

The single online review is strongly negative and reports a severe grade penalty for being late to Zoom.

Main concern

A short online lateness issue allegedly caused a .

What students said

“If you are 5 minutes late to class (Online Zoom class lol) she drops your whole grade by 5%.”
COMM20
“ ”
COMM20

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exam evidence is inconsistent, with comments mentioning easy tests, a ridiculous midterm, and an but .

Easy Tests MentionedRidiculous Midterm MentionedOptional Final Speech MentionedExam Policy Not Clearly Proven Online

Assessment risk

Varies

45/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews conflict, with some calling tests easy, one criticizing the midterm, and one saying the .

Easy Tests MentionedRidiculous Midterm MentionedOptional Final Speech Mentioned
“Tests=easy!”
SPCM201
“ and regurgitate chapter subheadings)”
SPEECH1A
“The !”
SPCH1A

Online

The online review does not clearly prove webcam, proctoring, .

Exam Policy Not Clearly Proven

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“If you have a so.”

Voice snapshots generated from 32 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and recommendation risk. Credibility rating: Medium.

⚖️

18/100

“You have to work hard for a C.”

🎯 Teaching Quality

42/100

“horrible- very disorganized and herself as an example- she is IMPOSSIBLE to contact by phone or e-mail- avoid at all costs”

👍 Recommendation Rate

32/100

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Theme 1

⚖️

  • if , you will likely receive a zero.
  • .
  • and
  • You have to work hard for a C.

Theme 2

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She made the classroom enviornment so comfortable.
  • She makes public speaking fun.
  • Disorganized. Cancels lots of
  • Didn't learn much. This teacher is not helpful and biased.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Course Risk

  • dont. do. it.
  • If you have a so.
  • If you are 5 minutes late to class (Online Zoom class lol) she drops your whole grade by 5%.

Data context

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Analysis sample

32

Recent reviews read by the AI

32

Lifetime ratings

70/100

Evidence confidence

There are 32 reviews over a long span with rich detail, but many are old and opinions vary sharply by year and course.

Inside 32 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 512
4 out of 54
3 out of 54
2 out of 54
1 out of 58

Course coverage

SPEECH1A7 reviews
SPCH1A6 reviews
COMM204 reviews
SPCH103 reviews
SPCM201A3 reviews
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1A1 review
AABC1 review
GROUPSP1 review
SPCH11 review
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SPCM2151 review
SPEECHIA1 review

Reported outcomes

B range results lead the reported letter grades.

4 reported outcomes

A range

0

No reported values

B range

1

B+ 1

C range

0

No reported values

D range

1

D 1

F

1

F 1

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1