It's the first day of class and the professor hands out a stapled stack of papers to the class. You hold it in your hands and try to count the pages without the professor noticing. It's printed front and back and is ten--no--eleven pages! The professor starts talking and you start wondering if the vending machine in the hall is out of your favorite snack. Maybe you should go check. You can always email the professor later if you have any questions, right? Only what happens when you send that email a week later? You get a reply telling you the answer to your question IS IN THE SYLLABUS. Does anybody really read that thing, you wonder? The answer to your question is yes! Not only do effective students read the syllabus, but they come back to it over and over again throughout the semester. The syllabus lays out the requirements of the class. It tells you what to expect from the course and your professor. It includes a list of specific materials you will need for success in the course. The syllabus reflects your professor's style and vision for the course. The problem is that because the syllabus contains all this information, it tends to be an overwhelming document. Yes, the answer to your question is in the syllabus, but where??? How to Read Your Syllabus (click to expand each section)Most syllabi have the following sections, but not all of them. Click each item on the list to read the full explanation. 9. Grading. 12. Schedule.
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