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Course Leaf SYL: How to Edit a Syllabus in SLY
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Edits can be made to syllabi that are in draft status (in progress) and to syllabi that have already been published.
1. First, navigate to the https://nextcatalog.ysu.edu or access this site from the Advisor/Faculty Dashboard card in the YSU portal by clicking on the Syllabus Repository (CourseLeaf) link.
2. Select the Syllabus Repository card on the right, when the page opens
3. Under Search Syllabi:
- Type a keyword for the course title or subject.
- Use the drop‑down menu below to select your academic term.
- Select Advanced Search to filter by specific parameters using the drop‑down menus next to each line item.
- Type the instructor’s name directly into the text field.
4. If you need to make changes to your search results, select reset to start the search process over.
5. Click on the Search button when you are ready to apply the search parameters.
6. Now select the course syllabus you want to edit from the Search Results to the right.
7. Scroll down to All Sections and select the course sections you want to edit (if more than one is available)
7a. Click on Draft Syllabus or Syllabus hyperlink under the Syllabus section
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The syllabus will open in a new window. Select the Edit Page button to begin editing.
9. The page will open in Editor Mode
a. A notification will appear at the top of the page confirming that you are in Editor Mode.
b. You will see an editing box for each category. Sections that can be edited are marked with a green square containing a pencil icon.
c. Sections that cannot be edited will not display the green square with the pencil icon.
Understanding the Editor Window and Dialog Boxes
1. This editor functions much like a standard word-processing tool (such as Microsoft Word or Google Docs) and allows you to enter and format text directly within the syllabus.
You can:
- Type or paste text into the main editing area.
- Use paste as plain text feature in the editor when copying and pasting text (highlighted for reference)
- Apply basic formatting such as bold, italics, bullet lists, and headings
- Use the toolbar at the top of the editor to format content
1a. Paste your copied text directly into the Paste as Plain Text window.
Select the OK button when you are finished in this area, then select OK in the editor to save your updates.
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Editing Instructor Information
Use the options shown below to manage instructor information:
a. Click the plus (+) icon to add additional instructor(s).
b. Select the trash can icon to delete an instructor.
c. Use the arrow icons to reorder instructors within the row.
d. Click the text editor (pencil) icon to make updates or changes to instructor information.
e. Click Save when you are finished editing to apply your changes.
3.
Editing Textbook Information
Use the options shown below to manage textbook details:
a. Select the Group drop‑down menu to choose the textbook material type (for example, Required or Optional).
b. Type the Title, Author, and ISBN into their designated text fields.
c. Click the plus (+) icon to add additional textbook information on a new line.
d. Select the trash can icon to delete textbook information from the line.
e. Use the arrow icons to reorder textbook information within the row.
When you are finished making changes, click Save to apply your updates.
4.
Editing Assessment Information
Use the options shown below to manage assessment details:
a. Select the Grading Type from the drop‑down menu to define how assessments will be evaluated (for example, Percent, Points, or Pass/Fail).
b. Click the plus (+) icon to add assessment details. A second editor window will open, allowing you to enter assessment information.
When you are finished making changes, click Save to apply your updates.
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Editing the Schedule of Topics and Assignments
Use the options shown below to build and update the Schedule of Topics and Assignments:
a. Type a Schedule Title in the Schedule Title field.
b. Select the Schedule Type from the drop down menu (Daily or Weekly) to determine how the schedule will be displayed.
When the schedule is generated, enter details such as readings, proposed topics, and preparation items directly into the table.
More Helpful Resources on Understanding Editing, Visibility and Access Settings
1. Video Resource: Understanding Syllabus Edit View
2. Editing Syllabi: Live Demonstrations and Best Practices!
What to Do If You Forgot to Add Information After Publishing Your Syllabus
1. Go the next site https://nextcatalog.ysu.edu
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Select Pending under the Items tab to access and edit your syllabi.
Video Resouce: Editing Your Syllabus Post‑Publication: What You Need to Know
