The Syllabus tool is a navigation item on the default Canvas menu. Adding your syllabus to the Syllabus tool in Canvas makes it easy for students to find it in the course menu.
The Syllabus tool in Canvas consists of:
You can link to a copy of your full syllabus (recommended) or copy and paste text from your full syllabus into the syllabus description. Additionally, you can add your office hours and contact information in the syllabus description.
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1. To add your syllabus, click the "Syllabus" link in the course menu, then click "Edit" in the upper right corner. You can link to a file like your syllabus using the Document tool in the editor. Click the document icon and choose to "Upload a file" or link to a "Course Document" (if you have already uploaded the syllabus to Canvas).
- Tip: You can embed the full text version of a file after you upload it by hovering over the link and selecting "Link Options."
2. Select "Preview inline" and "Expand preview by default."
3. Click "Done" to save your options.
The Course Summary schedule of assignments and events is generated automatically when you add assignments or events. Information on editing the Syllabus tool can be found in the Canvas Guide, "How do I edit the Syllabus as an Instructor?" You can remove the Course Summary by editing the Syllabus and unchecking "Show Course Summary."
If you'd rather not use the Syllabus tool, you can also link to your syllabus by creating a page or adding your syllabus file to a module.
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