Evaluating the Syllabus

Scale Format
Penn State Faculty Senate Syllabus Requirements
yes

no

Detailed explanation of grading provided

Comment:
Examination policy explained
(evening exam schedule, if necessary)
Comment:
Academic Integrity Statement included
Comment:
Syllabus subject to change statement included
Comment:

Penn State Faculty Senate Recommendations

yes

no

Disability Statement included

Comment:

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Clarity and Tone

Syllabus is clear
Comment:

NA

Format of the syllabus is clear and consistent

throughout
Comment:

NA

The syllabus is free of spelling and grammatical

errors
Comment:

NA

Syllabus sets a positive and respectful tone for

the class
Comment:

NA

Rights and responsibilities of both students and

faculty are clearly defined
Comment:

NA

Communication (student-student; facultystudent) is encouraged

Comment:

NA

Active and collaborative learning is encouraged

NA

Course objectives are correctly written and

clearly expressed
Comment:

NA

Teaching methods are clearly defined

Comment:

NA

Comment:

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Course Policies
Syllabus clearly describes grading policies

NA

Weighting of exams and projects is clearly

defined
Comment:

NA

Policies for missed exams and assignments are

clearly addressed
Comment:

NA

Attendance requirements and lateness policies

are clearly articulated (if appropriate)
Comment:

NA

Lab policies are clearly defined (if appropriate)

Comment:

NA

Assessment/evaluation techniques are defined

NA

NA

NA

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Course Characteristics
Content and skills described are realistic for an
academic course at this level
Comment:

NA

Course schedule and pace is realistic

NA

Requirements for the course are clearly

articulated
Comment:

NA

Supplementary materials and course resources

are clearly identified
Comment:

NA

NA

NA

NA

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