Madonna Bigelow

I find other instructors in the area of study and ask them for a copy of their's and for ideas.

I look at the objectives and research a variety of methods of instruction.

Check with businesses and industry to see what they would like to see covered.

Ask other professionals.

Scott Nolfi

I find that it's easiest to analyze the course and determine what skills or outcomes I would like to see in my students by the the end of the term.

Using that information, I try to work backwards and figure out what assignments, lectures, and demonstrations will most readily accomplish my goals. This typically provides an excellent starting point for the technical areas, and I try to connect that with current situations or information.

Gary Meers, Ed.D.

Hi Brandt,
From the business or industry that students will be entering. The syllabus in format should follow the one the college recommends and the content should be based upon the outcomes you want your students to achieve. The actual course curriculum should be drawn from the standards of the field and what the best practices are. If you are teaching a support or general academic course you should talk with other instructors that have taught this course either in your college or at other institutions.
You will start to see an outline emerge that will take you through the course and this outline is what you can include in your syllabus.
Gary