Syllabus
Selected Bibliography
- (2001). Creating an effective online syllabus. In Teaching Online, A Practical Guide (Chapter 4). Houghton Mifflin. From http://college.hmco.com/instructors/catalog/walkthroughs/pdf/walk_061800....
This chapter provides a broad overview of information to include in a course syllabus. The bulk of this work focuses on constructing a syllabus for an online or blended class format.
- (2009). Thriving at Simpson: A guide for faculty
This resource was developed by Simpson College as a guide for new faculty. While some of its content is institution-specific, the majority of the information it provides is applicable to a variety of constituents.
- Altman, H. B., & Cashin, W. E. (1992). Writing a syllabus. Idea Paper (No 27). Retrieved February 6, 2009, from ERIC database.
This article focuses on the major content areas of a syllabus and offers suggested improvements to consider when constructing a syllabus.
- Grunert O’Brien, J., Millis, B. J., & Cohen, M. W. (2008). The course syllabus: A learning-centered approach (2nd ed.). San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
This text provides the reader with an understanding of the need for creating a learning-centered syllabus. It is an excellent source of examples and additional resources for faculty and instructors.
Syllabus Guidelines: Selected External Resources
- Distance Learning Syllabus Guidelines (Austin Community College)
- Faculty Senate Curriculum Committee Syllabus Guidelines (Renssalaer Polytechnic Institute)
- Syllabus Checklist (University of Minnesota Center for Teaching and Learning)
- Syllabus Example – Classroom Course (Honolulu Community College)
- Syllabus Guidelines (Indiana-Purdue University Fort Wayne School of Visual and Performing Arts)
- Syllabus Guidelines (University of Maryland Faculty Handbook of Policies and Resources)