This short library video will show you how to use course outlines to your advantage. The basics of a course outline include the course description, class time and location, and course and university policies. What’s more important than this information is how you use it to prepare for assignments and exams.

Evaluation

The evaluation section of your course outline lists each assignment and exam, when they’re due and how much they’re worth. This information can teach you how to prioritize your time between course assignments and exams.

Onscreen text: Prioritize Definition: designate or treat (something) as more important than other things 

For example, you will likely want to spend more time preparing for a 30 per cent midterm on Saturday than your 1 per cent online assignment due Wednesday. The evaluation section can also give you tips on how to study for midterms and exams. For example, this midterm will have multiple-choice, short-answer, and problem based questions. When studying, you should practise answering each type of question.

Learning Outcomes

The learning outcomes listed in your course outline describes what you should be able to know and do by the end of the course. You may also find more specific learning objectives. Every time you see an outcome or objective, use it to quiz yourself.

Course Materials and Resources

The course materials and resources on your course outline provide you with tools you can use to succeed in the course. Make special note of these. They’re in the course outline to help you!

This concludes this short library video on how to use course outline to your advantage. Need more help? Get help via chat or email via the Library website, phone us at 519-824-4120 ext 53617 or visit the AskUs Desk