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Syllabus
Q: How do I get my syllabus online?

• After you log into your CourseWorks site, go to "Settings" to activate the Syllabus section. Click on "Save Changes," select the "Syllabus" button from the left navigation menu and select the "Create Sessions" button. From here you can begin to create your syllabus. For additional help on setting up your syllabus, download our Syllabus QuickStart guide.

Q: How do I enter text that is highly formatted (e.g. with a specific font and/or layout)?

• Some operating systems and browsers will support formatted text better than others. You'll have the most editing options if you use Windows with Internet Explorer as your web browser. You may also use Hypertext Markup Language (HTML). Please contact CCNMTL at (212) 854-9058 for more information on this subject.

Q: How can I order my sessions?

• Download the Syllabus QuickStart guide.

Q: I have posted my syllabus using the Syll_all function, yet students tell me that they cannot see it. Why?

• The Syll_all function in CourseWorks has two requirements: a) you have to have something written in the "Topic" input box, and b) the words "Class Plan" must remain in the next input box. To confirm that these requirements have been met, click on the "Syll_all" link at the bottom of the Syllabus page, and then click on the "Edit Session" button.

Q: Is it possible to bring an RSS feed into one of my CourseWorks sessions?

• Yes. Once you have the URL of the feed, you will need to generate some JavaScript code that CourseWorks can read. We've created a site to do this; it's called feedsplitter: http://ccnmtl.columbia.edu/remote/feedsplitter/index.php?feed=&format=jstable&altfeed=&maxitems=&submit=generate Input the information for your RSS feed and click "Generate." Copy that code and paste it into a CourseWorks input box (remember: if you're using Windows with Internet Explorer, you will need to switch over to "Edit Mode"). The RSS feed will now show up in your session.