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Subject:RE: Textbook writing From:Sandra -dot- Downs -at- cbs -dot- fiserv -dot- com To:"TECHWR-L" <techwr-l -at- lists -dot- raycomm -dot- com> Date:Tue, 16 Jan 2001 17:10:26 -0500
FYI, the books written as adjuncts to curriculm (commonly referred to as the School and Library market -- the ones that end up on your library bookshelves) often undergo rigorous inspection. I wrapped up my fifth such book for The Millbrook Press / Twenty First Century Books division just a month ago. In all cases, I did the research, often consulting with SMEs. The manuscript then underwent review by a fact checker, who worked with my bibliography (not printed in the books). After I made any necessary corrections, it then went on to review by an independent expert reader with qualifications in the particular field, and I made corrections based on his/her feedback. From my experience, I'd trust the facts in TFCB's books. Mine are for a middle school - high school audience...see http://members.aol.com/sdownsfla for details.
Cheers,
Sandra Downs
Technical Writer
Fiserv CBS International
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