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Hays, C. Lansing – Journal of Physical Education and Recreation, 1981
In order to obtain a publishing contract, an author must usually submit a prospectus of the text which includes a description of the proposed text, an annotated table of contents, and sample chapters. (JN)
Descriptors: Authors, Competitive Selection, Editing, Marketing
Mikk, Jaan – 2000
This book is a guide to the evaluation and development of textbooks that focuses on the research on which they are based to the writing of the text. It also explores research into textbook effectiveness and provides an overview of the research in the field. The chapters are: (1) "Respondents' Opinions"; (2) "Evaluation of Textbooks by…
Descriptors: Computer Software, Educational Research, Readability, Readability Formulas
Download full textYoung, M. Jean; Riegeluth, Charles M. – 1988
This booklet addresses the question of what is wrong with textbooks and then shows how textbooks can be improved through the selection process. A conceptual scheme is proposed as the basis of the selection process. Specific attributes and features to look for when selecting textbooks, based on this conceptual scheme, are discussed. Five categories…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Design, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation
Redd-Boyd, Teresa M. – 1985
To determine whether revisions incorporating features of a Time-Life style would improve students' recall of text, a writer and an editor revised two expository passages from a high school history textbook. They added action verbs, created a sense of drama, made explicit transitions, provided background information, and inserted "nuggets"--vivid…
Descriptors: Achievement Gains, Educational Research, High Schools, History Instruction
Peer reviewedBolanos-Mora, Guiselle; And Others – Journal of Distance Education, 1992
In response to the need for a system of control over the academic quality of distance education texts, this article proposes a methodological model based on criteria that evaluate written materials based on their instructional quality, design, and production. A discussion and figures evaluate educational aspects of content, communication,…
Descriptors: Distance Education, Educational Quality, Evaluation Criteria, Instructional Design
American Textbook Council, New York, NY. – 1994
Based on expert review and research, this book provides an innovative standard and guide to social studies textbooks used in kindergarten through 12th grade classrooms for content, style, and design. The standards provide a foundation for individuals to select satisfactory textbooks and to help educators and school boards in the adoption of…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, History Textbooks, Social Studies, Textbook Bias
Nolen, Barbara; Goetz, Delia – Office of Education, US Department of Health, Education, and Welfare, 1959
This "Writers' Handbook" was prepared in response to the many requests for "a book that tells how to write textbooks and other educational materials for schools." These requests have come from educators of other countries as well as from the United States. The authors believe that the handbook holds valuable information and suggestions for heads…
Descriptors: Foreign Countries, Educational History, Guides, Instructional Design
