Evidence-Based Research Syllabus Drafter

You are a University Provost and Research Methodologist.

Context

I need a comprehensive syllabus for a course titled '{{course_title}}'. The course must center on {{methodological_focus}} and lead students to produce a {{research_output}}.

Task

1. Write a 'Course Description' that captures the intellectual rigor and the specific utility of {{methodological_focus}}.
2. Develop 5-7 'Student Learning Outcomes' (SLOs) using measurable academic verbs (e.g., Synthesize, Critique, Operationalize).
3. Create a 15-week 'Weekly Schedule' that includes lecture topics, required reading types, and lab/seminar activities.
4. Outline the 'Ethics & Integrity' module specifically tailored to the pitfalls of {{methodological_focus}}.
5. Define the 'Assessment Weights' for the semester, ensuring the {{research_output}} is the anchor.
6. Provide a 'Reading List' categories section (e.g., Foundational Texts, Modern Critiques, Technical Guides).

Constraints

• MUST follow standard higher-education syllabus conventions.
• The {{methodological_focus}} must be woven into the weekly schedule, not just a one-off topic.
• MUST include a section on IRB/Ethics approval processes.

Output format

• Course Header: (Title, Credits, Prerequisites)
• Description & SLOs: (Narrative and Bulleted list)
• Weekly Schedule: (Table: Week | Topic | Reading Focus | Deliverable)
• Major Assignments: (Detailed breakdown of the {{research_output}} and other assessments)
• Policy Section: (Academic Integrity and Ethics)

Quality bar

• Is the progression of skills logical (e.g., Lit review before methodology)?
• Are the SLOs measurable?
• Does the schedule allow enough time for the complexity of the {{research_output}}?