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The syllabus is often overlooked by students, but in high school and college, it is one of the most important documents your instructor will give you. The syllabus provides insight into how he or she will conduct the course and exactly what is expected of students in order to succeed. Download a copy of the syllabus to your desktop or mobile device. Refer to it regularly to assess and organize your workload, manage your time, and understand your instructor's grading and academic honesty policies. Knowing how and why to use a syllabus is an important skill for college readiness. PRODUCT PREVIEW Texts and supplies. School budgets are tight, so students are increasingly asked to provide their own supplemental resources and supplies, such as books for their literature class. The syllabus identifies the resources and supplies students need , and when they’re due. You might even earn points by getting resources in on time, so pay attention to the due date. Academic Honesty Policy. Don’t assume that because you’re such an angel you needn’t be concerned with academic honesty. Your teacher may have a much broader definition than you of what constitutes cheating or plagiarism. Know your teacher’s academic honesty rules, definitions and consequences. In college, academic honesty policies get more more complex, and students can inadvertently violate rules. The consequences of academic rules violations are very serious. Get into the habit of reading the syllabus to understand what’s OK and what may land you in hot water or possibly even get you expelled.
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