On Tue, 31 Aug 1999, Michael Sylvester wrote:
> I was perusing through a course outline and I observed that the
> instructor had certain entries which were not delineated,but seemed
> content to refer the students to the catalog.
> For Examples:
> Plagiarism (see College catalog)
>
> Attendance policy (see College catalog)
>
> Is this OK?
>
> Michael Sylvester
> Daytona Beach,Florida
I think that this is not only okay, it's a good idea.
I provide the page numbers on which information concerning relevant
regulations (such as missed examinations, religious holidays, the grading
system, medical excuse slips, and academic misconduct) can be found in the
academic calendar (catalog), and the relevant web addresses for the info
(e.g., www.wlu.ca/~wwwregi/1999-2000/sec_230.htm for academic misconduct,
for those interested in comparisons).
Sometimes I go the next step and quote the relevant passages from the
calendar in the course syllabus, or at least verbally during the first
class meeting.
-Max
Maxwell Gwynn, PhD [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Department of Psychology (519) 884-0710 ext 3854
Wilfrid Laurier University
Waterloo, Ontario N2L 3C5 Canada
