Monday, October 26, 2009

Your Syllabus is a Contract

The main reason why the syllabus is so important is because, as far as the instructor is concerned, it's the class law. If a student hands in a paper late and then complains about the lateness penalty, the instructor will say, "Hey, it's on the syllabus." By reading the syllabus and then agreeing to stay in the class, you have essentially agreed to the terms of the contract. At the same time, the professor cannot change the contract and hand out a harsher lateness policy at will.
  • A list of required (and sometimes optional) readings for the course
  • Information on where to get the readings
  • A grading scale. Typically, you'll be informed how many points you need to get an A, a B, and so forth
  • Information about the course absence or lateness policy, if there is one
  • information about how you will be penalized if you turn in an assignment late
  • Information on how to appeal a grade
  • Policies on how to conduct work in the lab, if applicable
  • Guidelines for class discussion
  • Guidelines for participating in online class activities, if applicable
  • Other rules about course conduct
  • Tips on how to succeed in the course

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