Syllabus

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Upload a Syllabus File (Method 1)
Syllabus Tool (Method 2)

Overview Since most instructors have a print version of their syllabus, it is recommended that you upload the syllabus to your course as a PDF file. This is generally easier then dealing with the built-in syllabus tool. The Syllabus tool allows an instructor to use their own electronic file or to use the built in simple syllabus functions. PDF Creation Tutorial is available for installing the free Microsoft Office 2007 PDF plug-in. The tutorial also references other free and pay-for PDF solutions. For help adding the Assessment tool to your course, see Adding a New Tool. WARNING: Avoid using special characters ( @ # % & ; ) in filenames and titles.

Upload a Syllabus File (Method 1)	TOP
Under the Build or Teach Tab, click on Syllabus Under Select Syllabus Type choose Use File and press Select Click Browse Navigate to your syllabus file, and click OK NOTE: For information on how to upload files to your course, see the File Upload Tutorial WARNING: Avoid using special characters ( @ # % & ; ) in filenames and titles.

Syllabus Tool (Method 2)	TOP
If you need to add the Syllabus tool to your course, see Adding a New Tool. Under the Build Tab, click on Syllabus Under Select Syllabus Type choose Use built-in syllabus and press Select Click on Add Syllabus Item, and select the type of item you would like to add to the syllabus Fill out the appropriate information for the item, such as title, date and objectives WARNING: Avoid using special characters ( @ # % & ; ) in filenames and titles. Click Save
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