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Hayes, C. Lansing – Health Education (Washington D.C.), 1980
Specific guidelines for having textbook manuscripts published are presented with emphasis on procedures used by commercial textbook publishers. (JMF)
Descriptors: Guidelines, Publishing Industry, Textbook Preparation, Textbook Publication
Peer reviewedFrager, Alan M.; Vanterpool, Maureen – Reading Horizons, 1993
Presents a point-counterpoint discussion focusing on four issues involved in the positive and negative values of using textbooks: (1) encyclopedic or comprehensive; (2) third-hand sources or efficient compilations; (3) expensive or cost effective; and (4) authors, known and unknown. Suggests that textbook adoption decisions should be based on the…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Textbook Evaluation, Textbook Selection, Textbook Standards
American School Board Journal, 1979
Provides guidelines a board of education should follow before a censorship controversy arises. Also includes a brief list of organizations that can assist in the preparation of guidelines for the selection of textbooks and other curricular materials, and, in handling complaints. (Author/IRT)
Descriptors: Board of Education Policy, Censorship, Guidelines, Textbook Selection
Texas Education Agency, Austin. – 1991
This manual on the procedures for Texas textbook coordinators is divided into eight sections. Section 1 details general information on textbook responsibilities of individuals and groups, transfers of texts from school to school, textbook funds, waivers for textbook selection, and important facts to remember--rules, deadlines, and changes. Section…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Public Schools, Resource Materials, Textbook Selection
Peer reviewedSchumm, Jeanne Shay; Doucette, Martha – Reading Horizons, 1991
Integrates strategies and suggestions from professional books and articles to provide educators with an overview of components of the textbook selection process. Organizes the smorgasbord into three sections: the salad bar (initial screening), the main course (examination of textbooks), and the dessert bar (plans for implementation of the textbook…
Descriptors: Elementary Secondary Education, Reading Material Selection, Textbook Content, Textbook Evaluation
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
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
