Comment on Marline Whigham's post: I agree with your comment. I'm glad you mentioned the importance of the syllabus being detailed because, as you stated, it is a "contract" between the instructor and the students. Like you, I believe having a checklist handy on the first day of class instruction and even in the days thereafter would be helpful to any instructors. Regarding the instructional objectives that you mentioned (A -- D), I just posted my narrative minutes ago and included supplemental information about it. Thank you.