LaWanda Burrell

Helpful Tips for Syllabus Writing

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Please check with your individual

departments about subdivision

specific guidelines on your syllabus.

Purpose of a Syllabus

1st Impression of Instructor Set Expectations

Course Map/Checklist

Communication Tool

If Your Syllabus Could Talk....

Model the behavior you expect from your studentDisplay your instructor style to studentsUsing details looks approachable & helpfulGives students a sneak peak preview of the classProofread and spell checkPrevent the "I Didn't Know" Phenomenon

Moraine Syllabus TemplatePart 1. Instructor and Section InformationEnter the basic details about yourself. Obtain information from department chair

Part 2. Course InformationThis area allows you to layout the course. Most of the information in this section can be taken from the Master Course Outline of your course.

Part 3. Classroom InformationThis is the area where you personalize the syllabus and make it speak to the climate of your class. The student can get a sneak peek of what the class will be like from this section.

Strategies to Ensure Students are Reading Your Syllabus

Syllabus Quiz (individual or group)Essay response (i.e. in your own words, explain…)Hold a question/answer session on the syllabusTalk about the syllabus in more than the first classRefer to syllabus when discussing new assignmentsAsk for feedback on revising the syllabus

LaWanda Burrellburrelll2@morainevalley.edu

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Minimalist ApproachWeek 1: Chapter 1

Week 2: Chapter 2

Week 3: Chapter 3

Week 4: Chapter 4

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