Cheryl Evans English 111 October 17th,2016 A syllabus is like a road map to your course. It will give you all the information you need to succeed in the class such as you expected course schedule,the attendance and grading policies for the class. Instructors give a syllabus out to inform students of their expectations of them for their class and what they need to do to succeed in their class. The syllabus has all the information that you will need to succeed in this class. You can find the course outline for the class and when all assignments are due. Attendance policy,grading