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How to Manage Your Teaching Materials

Required Textbooks and Materials

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  • The Required Textbooks section is required and ±è³Ü²ú±ô¾±³¦â€‘f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ.
  • At least one entry is required to complete the syllabus.
  • Textbooks may be added by: 
    • Using the Book Search (search by title, author, or ISBN), or
    • Entering textbook information manually.
  • Book Search automatically populates fields such as title, ISBN, and thumbnail.
  • If a course has no required textbook, a placeholder such as “No required textbook†may be entered.
  • Textbooks that are part of an inclusive access or online platform may be listed with clarifying notes.
  • This section supports state reporting requirements and must remain visible.

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Required Ancillary Materials

  • The Required Ancillary Materials section is required and ±è³Ü²ú±ô¾±³¦â€‘f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ.
  • Use this section to list required non‑textbook materials, such as:
    • Articles or book chapters,
    • Equipment or supplies (e.g., lab materials, safety gear),
    • Software, platforms, or online resources,
  • Materials may be entered manually using a rich text editor.
  • Full citations or links should be provided when applicable.
  • Links to Blackboard, library resources, or external websites may be included.
  • Images or thumbnails are optional.
  • If no ancillary materials are required, “N/´¡â€ may be entered to satisfy the requirement.

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Recommended Textbooks and Materials

  • The Recommended Textbooks and Materials sections are optional.
  • This section is ±è³Ü²ú±ô¾±³¦â€‘f²¹³¦¾±²Ô²µ when used.
  • Use this section to list supplemental or optional resources that support learning.
  • Recommended materials may be added using:
    • Book Search, or
    • Manual entry
  • If no recommended materials are provided, the section may be left blank and will not display.

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