AI Rate Professor

Political Science

William Turini

POLISCI2 · POLS2 · POLISCI271743 · 28 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
90.91%
Difficulty
3.2

The decision

if you will read and use the study tools; expect and solid payoff for consistent work.

Best fit · Effort For RewardAmazing lecturesEXTRA CREDITGet ready to readCaringTest heavy
  • Lectures are detailed, engaging, and .
  • and - and test-heavy load.
  • Students who attend, read, and use study guides usually succeed and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

64/100

An A is realistic with reading, lecture notes, and , but tests are frequent and not .

Some online sections feel easier; in-person students more often say you work for the grade.

Is the course easy?

Standard

48/100

Political and weekly testing make the course moderately challenging.

Online difficulty ranges from very easy to test-heavy; .

Is attendance flexible?

Recommended

48/100

because lectures feed the exams, though some sections list it optional.

; in-person success is tightly tied to showing up and taking notes.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

91/100

About 91% would , and strong lectures.

Recommendation is high in both formats, with only a few strong negatives in each.

Course guide

See how this professor fits your week.

Grading

Fair

66/100

Tough on exams but fair overall thanks , and generous .

Format shift

Online and ; in-person has more tough-grader tags.

Workload

Moderate

48/100

Expect , and frequent quizzes or tests, especially early in the term.

Format shift

and discussions; and weekly testing heavy.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students repeatedly praise detailed lectures, care for students, office hours, and real political engagement.

Format shift

Both formats rate teaching highly; rare complaints focus on assumed prior knowledge or test wording.

Assessment method

FocusOnExams

74/100

Grade is driven by quizzes, exams, discussions, and .

Format shift

Online leans discussions plus exams; and a final.

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

20 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

In-person reviews emphasize engaging lectures, open office , and meaningful .

Main concern

and .

What students said

“If you actually do your work you will get an A.”
POLISCI2
“He made me care about politics.”
POLISCI2

Remote format

Online

9 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online students praise , and accessible Zoom help, with a few noting heavy tests or faster pacing.

Main concern

Discussion and terms.

What students said

“I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE THAT . 10/10 stars”
POLS2
“Very easy online course needed for GETC. Don't think twice sign up for it.”
POLISCI271743

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Exams are frequent and can be hard, but study guides, lecture alignment, and format choice keep them standard rather than harsh.

Test heavyChoice of exam formatStudy guidesExtra credit papers

Assessment risk

Standard

58/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In person, students face weekly quizzes or choice, or mixed formats.

Weekly testsChoice of essay or multiple choiceStudy guides on Canvas
“He gives you 3 tests to choose from. Do one with the essays.”
POLISCI2
“study the study guides he posts on canvas, you will know everything u need to know for tests.”
POLISCI2

Online

Online courses use quizzes, exams, and discussions; reviews do .

Quizzes and examsDiscussion boardsLecture-based tests
“This class is made up of quizzes and exams, and discussions. .”
POLISCI2
“The .”
POLISCI2

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“If you actually do your work you will get an A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 29 political science reviews across online and , and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“His lectures are extremely details and easy to follow along.”

👍 Recommendation Rate

91/100

“I HIGHLY ENCOURAGE THAT . 10/10 stars”

📖 Workload Reality

48/100

“if you want to pass you are going to have to read every chapter in the book that is going to be on the test.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • He made me care about politics.
  • he really cares.
  • Awesome professor! Enjoyed lectures very much.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • definitely makes you work for your grade.
  • words things.

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

  • Mr. Turini CARES about his students and it shows.
  • always ready to chat during office hours.
  • He's understanding towards the students.

Data context

See exactly what the AI read.

Analysis sample

29

Recent reviews read by the AI

28

Lifetime ratings

90/100

Evidence confidence

Twenty-nine reviews over many years show , and high take-again rates.

Inside 29 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 519
4 out of 57
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 51

Course coverage

POLISCI222 reviews
POLS24 reviews
POLISCI2717433 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

24 reported outcomes

A range

13

A 12 · A- 1

B range

10

B+ 5 · B 5

C range

0

No reported values

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

1

Not sure yet 1