Katharine Ortiz

COM101 · COMM101 · COMM106 · COMM207 · 38 lifetime ratings

AI rating: 97/100
RMP rating: 5.0/5
Take again: 100%
Difficulty: 2.2

The decision

Must-take for COMM101 or similar: a rare easy, confidence-building public speaking class with a professor who truly cares.

Best fit · Easy A HunterCaring and encouragingPublic speaking confidence builderExtra credit friendlyClear feedbackLow homework load

Near-perfect praise for making public speaking safe and doable for anxious students
Only a few major speeches with ample practice, , and
, but and supportive

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

WalkInThePark

93/100

Nearly all reported A/A+ grades with , light grading, and few major speeches make an A very attainable.

Both online and in-person reviews describe easy As with ; evidence is consistent across formats.

Is the course easy?

Introductory

86/100

Content is beginner public speaking with , and low conceptual load.

Online and ; online modules add structure without raising hardness.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

38/100

, though a minority say optional.

; several online reviews list attendance as no or not provided.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

99/100

100% would take again with and formats.

Recommendation is equally strong online and in person.

Course guide

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Grading

Generous

94/100

Students repeatedly say she grades lightly, offers , and is forgiving of nervous speakers.

Format shift

Leniency appears in both formats; online also notes fair late penalties.

Workload

Light

84/100

Typically , and manageable quizzes.

Format shift

Both formats stress light load; online adds weekly modules but still called manageable.

Teaching experience

Excellent

98/100

Students rave about caring, clear feedback, encouragement for stage fright, and inspiring presence.

Format shift

Teaching praise is equally glowing online and in person.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

28/100

Grade centers on speeches, participation, quizzes, and occasional partner work rather than high-stakes exams.

Format shift

Online uses flexible quizzes and speeches; in person emphasizes live speeches and class activities.

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

24 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Beginner Friendly

on campus: warm, fun activities for stage fright, only three major speeches, and lots of .

Main concern

and participation matters.

What students said

“If you don't like having to read 10+ chapters a week, replying to multiple discussions, or being overloaded with homework. Take this class”
COMM101

“There are only three large speeches, and you are given ample time to prepare.”
COMM101

“Very easy class and fun. Super easy and grades lightly.”
COMM101

Remote format

Online

14 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Easy A Hunter

Online students praise , and mix of speeches with or without audience.

Main concern

Some speeches still require an audience; stay on top of modules.

What students said

“Hands down the . You can tell she genuinely cares for her students.”
COMM101

“ and flexible quizzes”
COM101

“Her late work policy is also extremely fair, so even if you are a day behind, its only going to cost you 10%.”
COMM101

Exam style

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Assessment is speech- and and rather than strict proctored exams.

Flexible retakeable quizzesMultiple choice quizzesPartner presentation finalLow speech count

Assessment risk

StudentFriendly

88/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

activities, and flexible quizzes; no Lockdown Browser or webcam proctoring mentioned.

Three major speechesIn-class practiceFlexible quizzesPartner presentation final

“There are only three large speeches, and you are given ample time to prepare.”
COMM101

“Flexible quizzes. Fun partner presentation for the final.”
COMM207

Online

Online reviews describe flexible untimed retakeable quizzes and a mix of speeches with or without audience; .

Flexible quizzesRetakeable quizzesSpeeches with optional audience

“You do a quiz for every topic but are really easy if you do the reading and they are Multiple choice. and !”
COMM207

“ and flexible quizzes”
COM101

Student evidence

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Top student voice
“OMG, Professor Ortiz is the , and high school. VERY, VERY, informative and helpful. You will learn a lot from her and will be very sad when the semester is over.”
Voice snapshots generated from 38 reviews spanning online and , and speech confidence. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

98/100

“Professor Ortiz will forever be remembered as one of the . Very down to earth and relatable.”

❤️ Student Care

97/100

“You can tell she genuinely cares for her students. and !”

📈 Easy A Path

93/100

“Super easy and grades lightly. Fun speeches and .”

🗣️ Public Speaking Confidence

96/100

“I was terrified of this class but she made it so much less intimidating from the get go.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

Amazing lectures and fun in-class activities
Hilarious, warm, and approachable

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

Very easy class and grades lightly
Lots of opportunities
Only three major speeches with time to prepare

Theme 3

❤️ About Character

Genuinely cares and checks on students
and life commitments
Sets you up for success

Data context

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Analysis sample

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Lifetime ratings

94/100

Evidence confidence

38 detailed reviews from 2017-2025 with near-perfect consistency on quality, grades, and care.

Inside 38 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 537

4 out of 51

3 out of 50

2 out of 50

1 out of 50

Course coverage

COMM10124 reviews

COMM2077 reviews

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COMM1062 reviews

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

35 reported outcomes

A range

A+ 14 · A 19 · A- 1

B range

B 1

C range

No reported values

D range

No reported values

F

No reported values

No letter grade reported

No reported values