Textbook Editing
Ever wonder what it would be like to help write a textbook?
Project description
This project will expose students to all aspects of creating an academic textbook, which is currently projected to be an Open-Source offering (though this aspect may change). The textbook uses a systems-theory-based approach to presenting current scientific knowledge in the field of Intrapersonal Communication. This field includes self-talk, personal reflection, cognition, inner communication processes, and components drawn from many connected disciplines. We will help the author layout, edit, and compile ancillary resource materials that may be digitally available to future students and faculty in the field.
Project outcome
Outcome will be to compile a submission-ready manuscript, geared to the undergraduate-level student, complete with additional learning materials, to an online publisher.
Project details
| Length of commitment | 6-9 Months |
| Start time | Fall (August/September) |
| In-person, remote, or hybrid? | Hybrid Project |
| Level of collaboration | Large Group Collaboration (4+ students) |
| Benefits | Badge Opportunity; Research Writing and Laboratory Experience |
| Who is eligible | All undergraduate students |
Project mentor
Kenton Bruce Anderson
Professor of Instruction
Communication Science
Phone: (716) 645-2368
Email: kba2@buffalo.edu
Start the project
- Email the project mentor using the contact information above to express your interest and get approval to work on the project. (Here are helpful tips on how to contact a project mentor.)
- After you receive approval from the mentor to start this project, click the button to start the digital badge. (Learn more about ELN's digital badge options.)
Preparation activities
Once you begin the digital badge series, you will have access to all the necessary activities and instructions. Your mentor has indicated they would like you to also complete the specific preparation activities below. Please reference this when you get to Step 2 of the Preparation Phase.
Successful completion of this Badge opportunity requires attendance at weekly Zoom instruction and update meetings, contribution to assigned software use and development tasks, layout assistance and user interface recommendations, creation of ancillary student activities and materials, including games, study guides, and more. The project will be completed upon author approval of the finished manuscript materials.
Keywords
Textbook Writing, Communication, Intrapersonal, Self-talk, selftalk, Writing, Editing, Publishing Skills