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Attachments: Tips for Teaching: Hints for Preparing Assignments

  • Check to see if the information is still where you think it is.
    Editions change!
  • Recheck your online/web examples each semester or be prepared to ad-lib when things have changed.
  • Check your local resources. Is the book available?
  • Does the number of students fit the number of resources?
    100 students trying to use a single copy of Merck is difficult.
  • Plan ahead for reserves, photocopying at the library.
  • Are the time demands of the exercises appropriate?
    Give the students a bail-out point.
    E.g. if they get no positive results in 2 hours they should seek help.
  • Make sure the library is open when students need to use the materials.
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