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LaWanda Burrell
Helpful Tips for Syllabus Writing
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Before We Move On...
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
Contact Information
Minimalist ApproachWeek 1: Chapter 1
Week 2: Chapter 2
Week 3: Chapter 3
Week 4: Chapter 4
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THANK YOU!!!
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