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Communication

Stephanie Briones

COMM1 · COMM10 · COMM1H · COMM2 · 13 lifetime ratings

AI rating
91/100
RMP rating
4.2/5
Take again
84.62%
Difficulty
3.1

The decision

if you want a supportive but participation-heavy communication class where steady effort is rewarded.

Best fit · Effort For RewardSupportive public speaking coachClear expectationsParticipation mattersFair but demandingHelpful feedback
  • because , and effective for public speaking confidence.
  • Grades are fair but , and preparation.
  • Online reviews are positive overall, though one COMM10 review warns that the book and .

Key questions

Four answers before you build your schedule.

Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

72/100

Good grades are common, but students must attend, participate, prepare speeches, and .

Online reviews look slightly easier except COMM10, while and speech effort.

Is the course easy?

Standard

58/100

The material is manageable, but , and participation make it more than a casual easy class.

Online COMM1 reviews sound more beginner-friendly, while and active participation.

Is attendance flexible?

Mandatory

28/100

Attendance and participation are repeatedly treated as necessary for earning a good grade.

, while online reviews stress participation and assignment follow-through.

Is this professor recommended?

MustTake

87/100

Most students recommend her because , and helps students become more comfortable speaking.

Both formats are mostly positive, but online COMM10 adds a and textbook dependence.

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

62/100

and fair, but some students call her tough and speeches are weighted heavily.

Format shift

Online COMM10 sounds stricter, while .

Workload

Moderate

55/100

The workload , and occasional group work, but several students say it is manageable.

Format shift

Online work can be book-heavy, while , and tests.

Teaching experience

Excellent

88/100

Students consistently describe her as , and effective at building speaking confidence.

Format shift

Both online and few negative exceptions.

Assessment method

Balanced

58/100

Assessments include speeches, outlines, participation, tests, a , and group projects.

Format shift

and reading, while in-person evidence includes speeches and tests.

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Course format

Compare the in-person and online experience.

Classroom format

In person

10 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

speaking confidence but expects attendance, participation, speeches, and timely outlines.

Main concern

Students must show up, participate, and handle heavily weighted speeches.

What students said

“She really helped me to be less afraid of public speaking.”
COMM1H
“Each speech is heavily weighted, so make sure to always turn in your outlines on time.”
COMM1
“No homework, only 3 tests (exact study guide provided), comprehensive final, about 4 or 5 speeches?”
COMM2

Remote format

Online

3 reviews

Medium confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

Online reviews are mostly very positive, emphasizing empathy, fun class atmosphere, and and tough grading.

Main concern

COMM10 online students may struggle without the textbook and .

What students said

“She made the atmosphere fun and inviting, and by the end of the .”
COMM1H
“ .”
COMM10
“A very empathetic !”
COMM1

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews mention tests, a midterm, a final, and study guides, but they .

TestsMidtermFinalStudy GuidesVideo-Based Test Content

Assessment risk

Standard

63/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

In-person reviews mention a midterm, final, tests, study guides, and video details to remember, but .

MidtermFinalStudy GuidesVideo-Based Test Content
“Make sure to remember the videos that she shows in class for the midterm and final.”
COMM1
“There's only about 3 tests the whole semester and 4-5 speeches.”
COMM2
“No homework, only 3 tests (exact study guide provided), comprehensive final, about 4 or 5 speeches?”
COMM2

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove exam format, proctoring, webcam, Lockdown Browser, or open-book policy.

Student evidence

See what students actually said.

Top student voice

“She really helped me to be less afraid of public speaking.”

Voice snapshots generated from 13 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and speech preparation. Credibility rating: Medium.

🎯 Teaching Quality

88/100

“Professor Briones is by far one of .”

👍 Recommendation Rate

87/100

“ and her class is educational.”

⚖️ Effort For Grade

72/100

“Show you care, give a good effort on speeches, receive a good grade.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She really helped me to be less afraid of public speaking.
  • She made the atmosphere fun and inviting, and by the end of the .
  • She is so nice and is always there to help and answer questions about outlines and speechs.

Theme 2

📈 About Difficulty & Grades

  • There were no easy ways out.
  • .
  • She has a , and as long as you keep up with it, you should pass this class easy.

Theme 3

🗣️ About Speeches

  • Be prepared for the speeches!
  • Each speech is heavily weighted, so make sure to always turn in your outlines on time.
  • Genuinely helped me get over my fear of speaking in front of crowds!

Data context

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Analysis sample

13

Recent reviews read by the AI

13

Lifetime ratings

74/100

Evidence confidence

The 13 reviews are detailed and fairly consistent, but the sample is smaller and only three reviews are online.

Inside 13 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 56
4 out of 55
3 out of 51
2 out of 51
1 out of 50

Course coverage

COMM18 reviews
COMM1H2 reviews
COMM22 reviews
COMM101 review

Reported outcomes

A range results lead the reported letter grades.

12 reported outcomes

A range

9

A+ 3 · A 4 · A- 2

B range

2

B+ 1 · B 1

C range

1

C+ 1

D range

0

No reported values

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