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Creating a Syllabus
A syllabus is an important communication tool created by a course instructor to provide an overview of the course. It should include an outline of the topics covered in the course and details such as: course objectives and goals, assignments and due dates, grading criteria, attendance policies, expectations/class rules, and professor contact information (office hours and location). At the first class meeting, you should give students a copy of the syllabus and then review it carefully with them. Remember, a well-written syllabus will answer many student questions and will set the standard for what you expect throughout the semester.
“The Purpose of a Syllabus”
Jay Parkes and Mary B. Harris, College Teaching, 50(2), 55-61 (2002)
“Creating a Course Syllabus”
Pedagoggles: Exploring Teaching Practice, Centre for Teaching and Learning, Georgian College
"The Case for Sophisticated Course Syllabi"
To Improve the Academy, Professional and Organizational Development Network in Higher Education. (Anker Press, 2000)
“Twenty-First Century College Syllabi. Options for Online Communication and Interactivity”
Jack A. Cummings, Curtis J. Bonk, and F. Robert Jacobs, Internet and Higher Education (5), 1–19, (2002).
Building Your Syllabus
Kristina Kauffman, Santa Barbara City College
Sample Syllabus Template
4faculty.org
Syllabus Creation with Example Template
Lake Tahoe Community College
College Teaching: Getting Started, "Creating a Syllabus," pp. 6 - 13
Faculty and Future Faculty Learning Community, Kent State University
Building a Better Syllabus
"Nutshell Notes," Office of Teaching Effectiveness, University of Colorado at Denver
Learning-Centered Syllabi Workshop
Lee Haugen, Center for Excellence in Teaching and Learning, Iowa State University
Syllabus Checklist
Kathleen McKinney, Center for Teaching, Learning & Technology, Illinois State University
Writing a Syllabus
Howard B. Altman, University of Louisville and William E. Cashin, Kansas State University
Writing a Syllabus
"Teaching Toolbox," Center for Teaching Excellence, University of California, Santa Cruz
Suggestions for Creating a Good Syllabus
Baruch College Faculty Handbook
Lake Land College Adjunct Faculty Handbook
Lake Land College, Mattoon, IL
Syllabus Checklist (with template)
"Teaching Fundamentals," Faculty Resources, Central Oregon Community College
Faculty Syllabus Checklist
Opportunity Center for Teaching and Learning, Chemeketa Community College
University of North Florida Faculty Syllabus Guidebook
Office of Faculty Enhancement, University of North Florida
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