Syllabus Sample - Kansas State University

1. All papers should be single-spaced, with 1” margins and Times Roman 12-point font.
2. All papers must incorporate the assigned readings for the current Module. Information from or referring
to any of the assigned readings, any course materials, or any other information considered an outside
source must be cited appropriately in the text of the paper and a reference list must be included at the
end of the paper.
3. Referenced materials in the form of citations in the text and reference lists at the end should be in APA
format. Teaching APA format is not part of the course. If you are unfamiliar with or need a refresher
on APA format, please see the Purdue University APA site at
http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/resource/560/01
There is also an on-line tutorial on the APA website at
http://www.apastyle.org/learn/tutorials/basics-tutorial.aspx
4. If you cut-and-paste information from a web site, please format the text so there is one font throughout
your paper. Be sure to cite the web site appropriately both in the text and on the reference list.
5. Papers should be submitted in the format of a written paper. Please do not simply cut-and-paste a list of
items or quotes from a web site as your paper, or answer specific parts of the assignment in separate
responses. You need to include information and discuss in paragraph form that flows logically in the
form of a paper.
6. Be sure to answer ALL parts of the assignment in order to receive full credit.
7. Please identify your papers by titling the files "Paper Module # last name" - for example: Paper Module
1 Robbins. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT AS YOUR READER WILL BE RECEIVING
MULITIPLE PAPERS EACH ASSIGNMENT.
8. Please submit your papers in Microsoft Word format with the extension .doc. No .docx files, please!
9. Be sure to meet all deadlines as identified on the course syllabus in order to receive full credit for your
papers. Papers may be submitted early, but are due no later than the date identified for each in the
course syllabus. Papers handed in late will only be accepted for possible credit if submitted within 24
hours/1 day of the original submission deadline. Any paper submitted late but within 24 hours/1 day of
the original deadline will receive 1/2 the points it would have if graded normally - which means that
even if the paper if perfect, the best a late paper can receive would be 10 points out of 20. No papers will
be accepted after 24 hours/1 day of the original deadline; you will receive no points for the assignment if
turned in any later or not turned in at all.
10. Please see a sample paper posted in the module titled “Syllabus and Sample Paper.”
11. Upon receipt of your graded paper, you should review the comments and feedback made via the Track
Changes function of Microsoft Word. Since your final portfolio will consist primarily of your revised
reaction papers, you should ideally incorporate the feedback and make revisions as appropriate as soon
as you receive your graded paper to avoid a time-crunch at the end of the course when putting your
portfolio together.
Evaluation of papers is based on analyzing and synthesizing the reading, application of material to advising
situation and role, and correct use of language and mechanics. Each paper is worth 20 points for a total of 140
possible points. Papers must be submitted by midnight (your time) of the due date; all due dates will be
on a Monday to allow at least one full weekend to work on the assignment. Papers may be submitted early,
but are due no later than the date identified for each on the course syllabus.