Update syllabus content and checklist

Fixed #4 (closed) by going in a different direction. Now using sequential due dates.

data_science_journal_club_checklist.md

@@ -6,23 +6,26 @@ The course runs every session each year: Fall, Spring, Summer. The UAB Academic
 
 ## Course Setup Checklist
 
-Steps can be performed by any Instructors unless otherwise noted.
+Steps can be performed by any Teachers and Instructors unless otherwise noted.
 
 - [ ] Merge GBSC and IDNE sections.
-    - Must be done by IOR.
+    - Must be done by [IOR](#abbreviations).
     - Please visit [Canvas: Course Cross-Listing SLA page](https://uabprod.service-now.com/service_portal?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=393e9275377d630024a67c1643990e27).
-- [ ] Add course Teaching Assistants and Instructors as needed.
-    - Must be done by IOR _after_ merge step is complete! Otherwise, adds may need to be redone.
+- [ ] Add course Teachers and Instructors as needed.
+    - Must be done by [IOR](#abbreviations) _after_ merge step is complete! Otherwise, adds may need to be redone.
     - Please visit [Canvas: Add/Remove User(s) SLA page](https://uabprod.service-now.com/service_portal?id=sc_cat_item&sys_id=76f97b59374a670024a67c1643990ece).
 - [ ] Upload [Syllabus HTML](data_science_journal_club_syllabus.html)
     1. Navigate to Syllabus page.
     2. Switch text entry box to raw HTML mode by clicking `</>` symbol at bottom-right of box.
     3. Copy-paste [HTML](data_science_journal_club_syllabus.html) into text entry box.
-    4. Switch to WYSIWYG mode: click `</>` symbol again.
-    5. Check "Show Course Summary" checkbox.
-    6. Verify formatting is correct.
-    7. **Manually verify all links by clicking them!**
-    8. Make a note of the Syllabus page URL for use with the Assignments page. _Not_ the Syllabus editing page!
+    4. Update Demonstration assignment links.
+        1. Look for the three HTML tags like `<a title="Demonstration #1" href="">`.
+        2. For each one, add the appropriate assignment page path, which should look like `/courses/$course_number/assignments/$assignment_number`, e.g. like `/courses/1601187/assignments/6860919`. This can be found by visiting the assignment to get the `$course_number` and `$assignment_number` values.
+    5. Switch to WYSIWYG mode: click `</>` symbol again.
+    6. Check "Show Course Summary" checkbox.
+    7. Verify formatting is correct.
+    8. **Manually verify all links by clicking them!**
+    9. Make a note of the Syllabus page URL for use with the Assignments page. _Not_ the Syllabus editing page!
 - [ ] Set up the [Assignments HTML](data_science_journal_club_assignment.html)
     1. Update the Syllabus link in the [Assignment HTML](data_science_journal_club_assignment.html).
         1. On the first line is an HTML tag that looks like `<a title="Syllabus" href="">`.
@@ -35,40 +38,57 @@ Steps can be performed by any Instructors unless otherwise noted.
     7. Switch to WYSIWYG mode: click `</>` symbol again.
     8. Set the following field values in the remainder of the form.
         - Points: `1`
+        - Assignment Group: `Assignments`
         - Display Grade as: `Complete/Incomplete`
         - Submission Type: `No Submission`
         - Group Assignment: unchecked
         - Peer Reviews: unchecked
         - Assign:
             - Assign to: `Everyone`
-            - Due: last day of final exams according to the current session on the [Academic Calendar](https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/academic-calendar)
+            - Due: **varies, see table below**
+
+                Assignment due dates should be staggered, with at least three weeks between them, always on a Friday. The following table contains due dates for each. You will need to determine the actual calendar dates for each semester.
+
+                | Session Length | #1 Due Date | #2 Due Date | #3 Due Date |
+                | -------------- | ----------- | ----------- | ----------- |
+                | 14 weeks       | 6th week    | 10th week   | 14th week   |
+                | 10 weeks       | 4th week    | 7th week    | 10th week   |
+
             - Available from/until: blank
     9. Click save and publish!
-    10. Repeat steps (2) through (9) for `Demonstration #2` and `Demonstration #3`.
+    10. For `Demonstration #2` and `Demonstration #3`:
         1. Go to the main Assignments page.
         2. Click the vertical three dots next to the `Demonstration #1` assignment you created.
-        3. Click "Duplicate" and go from there.
+        3. Click "Duplicate".
+        4. On the new entry, click the vertical three dots, then "Edit Assignment".
+        5. Modify the "Name" field appropriately.
+        6. Click "Save & Publish".
     11. Verify the assignments are published in the Assignments main page, with a green checkmark icon next to each.
     12. **Manually verify all links by clicking them!**
-- [ ] Set up the [settings]
+- [ ] Set up Home page.
+    1. Navigate to Home page.
+    2. Click "Choose Home Page" button.
+    3. Select "Syllabus".
+    4. Click "Save" button.
+- [ ] Set up Settings page.
     - Course Details tab:
         1. Set appropriate start and end dates according to the [Academic Calendar](https://www.uab.edu/students/academics/academic-calendar).
         2. End date should be at least one week after the last day of final exams so students may review their grades and course material
         3. Typically Canvas does a good job of picking these dates
     - Navigation tab:
         - Disable all except:
-        - Home
-        - Announcements
-        - Syllabus
-        - Assignments
-        - Grades
-        - People
-        - Chat
-        - UAB Libraries
-        - UAB Cares
-        - UAB Policies
-        - Technology Resources
-        - Student Academic and Support Services
+            - Home
+            - Announcements
+            - Syllabus
+            - Assignments
+            - Grades
+            - People
+            - Chat
+            - UAB Libraries
+            - UAB Cares
+            - UAB Policies
+            - Technology Resources
+            - Student Academic and Support Services
         - Put them in the above order!
 - [ ] Use Student View to verify the course has appropriate appearance and function.
     - Make sure syllabus looks correct.
@@ -100,13 +120,17 @@ Steps can be performed by any Instructors unless otherwise noted.
 
 ### Abbreviations
 
+- **DSJC**: Data Science Journal Club
+- **GBSC**: Graduate Biomedical Sciences
+- **IDNE**: Neuroengineering
 - **IOR**: Instructor of Record
-- **TA**: Teaching Assistant
+- **RC**: Research Computing
 - **SLA**: Service Level Agreement
+- **TA**: Teaching Assistant
 - **WYSIWYG**: What You See Is What You Get
-  - Refers to a kind of text editor that lets you see what the resulting document will look like as you make changes.
-  - Microsoft Word is WYSIWYG.
-  - Most Canvas Page text entry boxes are WYSIWYG by default.
+    - Refers to a kind of text editor that lets you see what the resulting document will look like as you make changes.
+    - Microsoft Word is WYSIWYG.
+    - Most Canvas Page text entry boxes are WYSIWYG by default.
 
 ## Notes on Using Canvas