[ATTW-L] To Use a Textbook or Not to Use a Textbook. . .

[Jonathan Arnett]

A few of us at Kennesaw State have put together an OER for our 
intro-level TC class; it's called "Sexy Technical Communication" (/nota 
bene/: I didn't choose the name) and is available at www.sexytechcom.com

If you're interested, please take a look and tell us what you think. 
And, if you like what you see, please feel free to use it.

Jonathan

E. Jonathan Arnett, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor, Department of Technical Communication & Interactive 
Design
Kennesaw State University
jonathan.arnett at kennesaw.edu


On 4/9/2019 11:44 AM, Hinson, Dr. Katrina wrote:
> I've been puzzling over this question for a while and thought I'd see 
> what others thought. It's time for book orders to our bookstore ( both 
> for fall and for summer). Each time I have to place an order for 
> books, I'm always shocked by the price of the text and then knowing 
> the bookstore is  going to have its own mark up. In particular, I'm 
> questioning the need for technical writing textbook. I have seriously 
> contemplated not using a textbook for this particular class because 
> I'm somewhat certain that few students actually use it; some students 
> can't afford it; and, good information is also easily available 
> online.  I'm also thinking the only reason I require a textbook is 
> because of a mental mindset that associates college with textbooks. 
> Anyway, I thought I'd see what others felt about textbooks - to use or 
> not use.
>
> I look forward to hearing your input.
>
> With regard,
>
> /Dr. Katrina L. Hinson
> /
> Dr. Katrina Hinson,
> Ph.D. Rhetoric, Writing and Professional Communication
> Assistant Professor of English
> Tarleton State University
> “progress not perfection"
>
>
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