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Communication

Michael Newton

COMM1 · COMM2 · COMM25 · COMM815 · COMM1COMM25 · 35 lifetime ratings

AI rating
94/100
RMP rating
4.9/5
Take again
97.14%
Difficulty
2.5

The decision

if you will show up, participate, and put real work into speeches for .

Best fit · Effort For RewardHilarious lecturesGreat speech feedbackMandatory attendanceParticipation mattersParticular on outlines
  • Outstanding energetic teaching that makes public speaking less scary
  • Attendance and participation are strictly tracked and matter a lot
  • Not a free A; speeches and outlines must follow his examples carefully

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

58/100

Many earn As, but students repeatedly say it is not an easy A and you must practice speeches, follow outlines, and participate.

Online ; in-person students still say effort is required.

Is the course easy?

Standard

52/100

Public speaking itself is the challenge; but , and participation keep the course from feeling light.

Both formats describe manageable material with performance pressure on speeches.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

12/100

Nearly all comments say roll is taken, participation is tracked, and missing class or .

Online adds camera-on requirements; in-person stresses show-up and speech-day punctuality.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

94/100

Students call him a gem who makes public speaking fun, with only rare complaints about toughness or no late work.

; online is still mostly positive with one strong outlier.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

56/100

and grading is fair if you follow examples, but he is particular on speeches and .

Format shift

Online students mention pickiness and no late work more often.

Workload

Moderate

50/100

Expect , and participation rather than constant busywork.

Format shift

Workload looks similar online and in person around speeches and exams.

Teaching experience

Excellent

95/100

Students rave about , and life-changing speech feedback.

Format shift

Teaching quality is outstanding in both formats.

Assessment method

Balanced

48/100

Grades mix speeches and outlines with quizzes or exams and a large participation component.

Format shift

Online comments more often list four speeches, outlines, and exams together.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

28 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

In-person students overwhelmingly call him the : , and fair if you practice speeches and attend.

Main concern

and speech standards leave little room to slack.

What students said

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Remote format

Online

7 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online , and polished speeches, with mixed feelings about picky grading and no late work.

Main concern

Zoom camera, roll, and speech standards can feel high-pressure for anxious speakers.

What students said

“Show up or you won't pass he takes roll before class starts. Keep your camera on!!! if you don't.”
COMM1
“He is very particular on speeches and outlines. Follow the examples and tips he gives you and you'll be fine.”
COMM1
“DOES NOT Accept late work! .”
COMM1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams and quizzes exist, but the real grade risk is speech and but particular rubrics.

Speech-focused assessmentChapter quizzesOutline rubricsParticipation pointsNo late work in some sections

Assessment risk

Standard

55/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, and fair grading when you follow the outline and attend.

In-class speechesChapter quizzesClear outline expectationsAttendance graded
“ and gives clear instructions on what he wants to see you improve on.”
COMM1
“ every class, except for speech days”
COMM1

Online

Online reviews , and exams with no late-work flexibility in some terms.

Camera-on ZoomSpeeches and outlinesExams and quizzesNo late work
“4 speeches, 4 outlines, 4 exams. He is very particular on speeches and outlines.”
COMM1
“DOES NOT Accept late work!”
COMM1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“As someone who HATES public speaking, TAKE NEWTON. we had quizzes on assigned chapters at the beginning of every class, except for speech days, so READ the assigned chapters. ”

Voice snapshots generated from 35 reviews across , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

95/100

“He's one of those rare teachers that you can tell genuinely loves his job and his subject.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

94/100

“ . He is a real gem.”

🗣️

93/100

“ help improve your skills.”

📅

12/100

“Show up or you won't pass he takes roll before class starts.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Super funny
  • Amazing lectures
  • makes public speaking fun and exciting

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • Definitely NOT an easy A class
  • Follow the examples and tips he gives you and you'll be fine

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • genuinely cares his students
  • extremely understanding and helpful
  • one of the

Data context

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Analysis sample

35

Recent reviews read by the AI

35

Lifetime ratings

92/100

Evidence confidence

Thirty-five reviews over many years are highly consistent , and strong recommendations.

Inside 35 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 532
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3 out of 51
2 out of 50
1 out of 50

Course coverage

COMM123 reviews
COMM254 reviews
COMM8154 reviews
COMM23 reviews
COMM1COMM251 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

32 reported outcomes

A range

23

A+ 6 · A 16 · A- 1

B range

4

B+ 2 · B 2

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 2 · Rather not say 1