Resources for Creating Better Syllabi
Diversity Related Syllabi Resources
A database of diversity related syllabi from the University of Maryland and other places.
The Diversity Syllabi database is a resource for journalism educators to use in creating and/or improving diversity courses at the university level.
How to create a better syllabus
University of Pittsburgh Syllabus webpage
This site includes a list of basic components of the syllabus as well we a model syllabus and links to three other sites about syllabi.
Michael Woolcock's Constructing a Syllabus
This is a full length article which includes:
The Case for the Sophisticated Course Syllabi by Micheal Strada
Micheal Strada is a professor at West Virginia. This article talks about the importance of a strong syllabus, its important elements and its heuristic benefits.
University of Minnesota's syllabus tutorial
This website offers a tutorial for creating an effective syllabus with the following components:
Some exemplary syllabi online
Introductory Philosophy by Charles Keyes at Duquesne University
U.S. Diplomatic History by Dr. Bolt at Univeristy of Richmond
Dr. Micheal Strada's exemplary syllabi list
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Marcia D. Dixson