Each workbook starts with an overview of the SoTL by Design course goals and learning objectives, a pathway diagram for navigating any SoTL project, and a detailed table of contents. Individual parts within the workbook also begin with a section overview and a review of which goals and objectives are covered in that section.

The second section of the workbook is focused on exploring different examples of SoTL and the various categories of SoTL research designs. Worksheets include activities for writing down initial questions about research design, taking notes on examples of five categories of research designs reviewed in the course videos, and choosing a project sample size.

The fourth section of the workbook is focused on mapping the evidence collection plan for a SoTL project. Worksheets include activities for identifying appropriate evidence, determining evidence validity, deciding how much evidence is needed, choosing methods for collecting evidence, creating a plan and timeline for evidence collection, and ensuring that the evidence collection plan aligns with the project’s research questions.

The sixth section of the workbook is focused on drafting a timeline and work plan for effectively completing a SoTL project. Worksheets include activities for drafting quarterly milestones, creating a comprehensive SoTL project task list, creating weekly and monthly work plans, and for taking notes on the answers to some common SoTL project questions covered in the course videos.