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Communication

Jan McKissik

SPCH2 · SPECHSECT · CMST2 · CMST4 · ORALINTERP · CMSTFOUR · CMST10 · CMST06 · CSMT10 · COMMSECT · SPEECH2 · N5182 · SPEECH6 · CSMT2 · CMST54 · 31 lifetime ratings

AI rating
54/100
RMP rating
3.2/5
Take again
50%
Difficulty
3.0

The decision

if you and group work without needing tight structure.

Best fit · Effort For RewardHeavy workloadGroup projectsEasy if organizedMixed teaching qualityOutdated organization
  • The course is often easy in content but heavy in , and .
  • Students are sharply and finding the class disorganized.
  • Getting an A is possible with steady completion, but procrastination or weak groups can make the course frustrating.

Key questions

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Is this an easy A?

FairEffort

68/100

An A is realistic if you complete the , but the workload and group dependence keep it from being a low-effort A.

Online reviews sound easier, while and group-work pressure.

Is the course easy?

Beginner

64/100

The communication content is usually not intellectually hard, but the class can feel difficult because of organization, speeches, and workload timing.

Online comments call the class easy, while and overwhelming.

Is attendance flexible?

Varies

45/100

, while older reviews complain that the professor canceled or left class often.

Online reviews do not clarify attendance, and .

Is this professor recommended?

Depends

50/100

and fun speeches, but many warn against the workload and organization issues.

Online reviews are mostly positive, while .

Course guide

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Grading

Fair

55/100

as easy for prepared students, but one review says nervous public speakers were graded harshly.

Format shift

Online reviews call her fair and easy-going, while speech grading.

Workload

Heavy

25/100

Many students describe lots of , and outside group work.

Format shift

Both formats mention homework, but as much heavier and more frustrating.

Teaching experience

Average

58/100

She can be helpful and encouraging for public speaking, but , and outdated teaching style.

Format shift

Online reviews praise communication and accessibility, while .

Assessment method

FocusOnAssignments

25/100

Assessment appears dominated , and group work rather than exams.

Format shift

Online evidence mentions reading and homework, while , and outlines.

Luni fit check

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Course format

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Classroom format

In person

29 reviews

High confidence · Best fit for Effort For Reward

speech support but strong complaints about workload, organization, and group projects.

Main concern

The main concern is a heavy, sometimes disorganized workload built around speeches, outlines, and group projects.

What students said

“As long as you do all the work, it's an easy A.”
CMST4
“The workload for this class is absolutely ridiculous.”
CMST2
“she grades pretty easy and helps set up your speech before you give them so you know what you're doing and don't feel lost.”
SPCH2

Remote format

Online

2 reviews

Low confidence · Best fit for Self Taught Pro

Online reviews describe an easy and and prompt communication.

Main concern

Homework volume and .

What students said

“Lots of homework. Jan created a great online learning community. Pretty easy class.”
CMST10
“You need to read the material and do the homework, but and communicates promptly via message.”
N5182

Exam style

Know what to expect from exams and major assignments.

Reviews do not clearly prove a consistent exam policy, and , and outlines.

Project-Heavy AssessmentTests MentionedExam Policy Unclear

Assessment risk

Varies

50/100

Low score means less forgiving assessment conditions.

In person

, but do not clearly prove book policy, proctoring, or .

Tests MentionedProject-Heavy Assessment
“I've been keeping up with the reading and still find the concepts and .”
CMST4
“ and entire speeches struck from the schedule because of her poor attendence.”
SPEECH6

Online

Online reviews do not clearly prove an .

Student evidence

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Top student voice

“As long as you do all the work, it's an easy A.”

Voice snapshots generated from 31 reviews, highlighting key themes in , and format differences. Credibility rating: High.

🎯 Teaching Quality

58/100

“Jan was a great teacher. I usually hate talking in front of people, she made it fun and intetesting.”

📚 Workload Pressure

25/100

“Ridiculous work load. Her 3 , and busy work than my other three classes combined!”

⚖️ Grade Value

68/100

“The bottom line with her class is if you work hard and but effort in the class you will get an 'A' but if you slack off or try to brush it off as an easy A class, you will do pretty bad.”

Theme 1

👨‍🏫 About Teaching Style

  • She is so fun! She really makes 8am classes enjoyable.
  • This woman is so the hw worked till spring break.
  • and knows how to prepare people in the world of public speaking.

Theme 2

📈 About Workload & Grades

  • There is a lot of .. but it is more tedious than difficult.
  • As long as you do all the work, it's an easy A.
  • More work than my Anthropology,Stats and Poly Sci combined.

Theme 3

🧑‍🤝‍🧑

  • She places a lot of emphasis on group work, even when your group sucks.
  • As long as you attend EVERY single class, you'll pass with an A.
  • She does cancel almost half the classes and leaves early the other half.

Data context

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Analysis sample

31

Recent reviews read by the AI

31

Lifetime ratings

80/100

Evidence confidence

Credibility is high because there are 31 reviews across many years, though many are older and opinions are inconsistent.

Inside 31 stored ratings

Quality ratings

5 out of 57
4 out of 510
3 out of 55
2 out of 54
1 out of 55

Course coverage

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Reported outcomes

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B range

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C range

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