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Speech

Grace Stinson

COMMUNICATIONS · COM1 · COM1242453 · COM12 · COM9 · COM137146 · 261 lifetime ratings

AI rating
68/100
RMP rating
4.4/5
Take again
83.94%
Difficulty
3.7

The decision

if you want to grow as a speaker and will work hard; skip if you want an easy A or a chill class.

Best fit · Effort For RewardTough GraderInspirational LecturesHigh ExpectationsLots of HomeworkMandatory Attendance
  • Passionate public-speaking teacher who pushes growth, confidence, and real-world communication skills
  • heavy outlines, speeches, participation, and
  • and recent reviews flag condescension and unprofessional moments

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

HardWork

30/100

Students repeatedly say it is not an easy A and you must rehearse, outline, and meet strict speech standards to earn a high grade.

Both formats stress hard work; online reviews add tougher time-limit penalties and less help.

Is the course easy?

Challenging

32/100

Speech prep, outlines, participation, and high performance expectations make the content feel demanding for many students.

In-person comments focus on growth through hard speeches; online comments emphasize volume and rigid requirements.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

18/100

Attendance is repeatedly described as and warnings that missing class hurts your grade.

Evidence is mostly in person; but .

Is this professor recommended?

WorthIt

72/100

and inspiration, though a vocal minority warns to avoid her for harshness or unprofessional style.

In-person reviews are largely positive; the four .

Course guide

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Grading

Strict

34/100

and perfectionist speech standards are common, with , and not matching her method.

Format shift

; in person still stresses high standards.

Workload

Heavy

30/100

, and partner work make the course time-consuming if you want a strong grade.

Format shift

Online reviews emphasize ordered heavy work; in person emphasizes weekly prep and rehearsal.

Teaching experience

Good

76/100

Many students call her passionate, caring, and life-changing, while others find her intimidating, condescending, or unhelpful.

Format shift

In-person bulk is glowing; online reviews are far more critical of support and professionalism.

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

38/100

Grades center , and quizzes more than traditional big sit-down exams.

Format shift

Both formats revolve around speech and .

Luni fit check

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

46 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Most in-person , and life skills from speeches, while still stressing hard work, strict standards, and required attendance.

Main concern

Heavy speech prep and if you slack or need an easy grade.

What students said

“This is by no means an easy class, you must be wiling to WORK HARD for your GRADE.”
COM1
“If you're looking for an easy A, .”
COM1
“ if you do not put lots of .”
COM9

Remote format

Online

4 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

heavy ordered workload, tough speech timing rules, little help, and complaints of unprofessional or dismissive treatment.

Main concern

, and poor support when students ask for help.

What students said

“Do not ask her for help because she will say you should know how.”
COM1
“Overall felt she was very unprofessional and rather tear you down than teach you.”
COM9
“This professor added lots of unnecessary work that didn't relate to the course at all.”
COM9

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Assessment is mainly graded speeches and preparation work, with some open-note quizzes and strict delivery standards.

Speech-Based AssessmentOutline RequirementsOpen-Note QuizzesStrict Timing Rules

Assessment risk

Standard

52/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person comments focus on rehearsed speeches, outlines, participation, and occasional open-note quizzes.

In-Person SpeechesOpen-Note QuizzesOutline Prep
“ and lots of partner activities and work.”
COM9
“REHEARSE for speech days.”
COM1

Online

Online comments highlight timed speeches and .

Timed SpeechesHeavy Assignment Sequence
“For every speech you have to make sure its in a time limit or .”
COM1

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“this class is NOT an easy A, so if you are expecting that then I would suggest opting out. However, Mrs. Stinson does set you up for success.”

Voice snapshots generated from 50 reviews, highlighting teaching passion, workload, and . Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Passion

76/100

“Mrs. Stinson is one of the most dedicated, passionate professors that I have ever had the privilege to learn from.”

📈 Not an Easy A

30/100

“Definitely not an easy A, you must work for the A.”

📅

18/100

“I'd suggest you come to class on time and .”

⚖️ Tough Standards

34/100

“She is looking for perfection (because she thinks she is perfect) and if you are not you will not be getting an A.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • Her lectures are never boring, you will walk out of her classroom feeling elevated.
  • She equips you with the tools needed for success.
  • She is overwhelming brilliant and has helped me better myself.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • This class is NOT an easy class
  • Be prepared to work and rehearse your speeches.
  • Lots of work but it definitely makes you a better person and communicator.

Theme 3

⚠️ About Support & Tone

  • She is also rude and condescending and then says its not personal.
  • Do not ask her for help because she will say you should know how.
  • stay away from this professors class at all costs.

Data context

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Analysis sample

50

Recent reviews read by the AI

261

Lifetime ratings

86/100

Evidence confidence

50 reviews with a long time span and detailed comments give strong evidence, though older glowing reviews outweigh a smaller recent negative cluster.

Inside 50 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 5160
4 out of 573
3 out of 515
2 out of 55
1 out of 59

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

No letter grade reported results lead the reported letter grades.

31 reported outcomes

A range

8

A+ 1 · A 7

B range

5

B+ 2 · B 3

C range

4

C+ 1 · C 3

D range

0

No reported values

F

0

No reported values

No letter grade reported

14

Drop/Withdrawal 1 · Not sure yet 12 · Rather not say 1