Course Essential #3: Course Materials and Resources

Instructional materials:

• Conform with university policies
• Relate to the student learning outcomes.
• Use a variety of media in a consistent, accessible, and engaging format.
• Link to Antioch Library and Writing Center resources whenever appropriate.
• Cite and reference materials using conventions common to the discipline.

Resources

Instructional materials:

1. Conform with university policies

• AU Syllabus Elements
• Audio/Video Recording Acceptable Use Guidelines

2. Relate to the student learning outcomes.

• Strategies to incorporate active learning into online teaching

3. Use a variety of media in a consistent, accessible, and engaging format.

• Mind Over Matter

• 10 Tips for Creating Accessible Online Course Content

• Online Course Accessibility Checklist

4. Link to Antioch Library and Writing Center resources whenever appropriate.

AU Libraries

• Los Angeles
• Midwest
• New England
• Santa Barbara
• Seattle

AU Writing Centers

• Los Angeles
• Midwest
• New England
• Santa Barbara
• Seattle
• Virtual Writing Center 

5. Cite and reference materials using conventions common to the discipline

American Psychological Association (APA)

• APA Academic Writer
• Purdue Owl
• APA Style An Introduction - AUNE Writing Center
• Frequently asked questions about APA style - American Psychological Association
• Writers Workshop: Writer Resources (APA) - The Center for Writing Studies
• Citation Managers

Modern Language Association (MLA)

• Purdue Owl
• The MLA Style Center
• Citation Managers

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