If there were one single question your review should seek to answer, it should probably be: The audience will primarily consist of undergraduates pursuing the major, however can also include some mixed-major undergraduates.” You can include as much detail as you think is necessary, such as technical requirements, reading levels, etc. For example: “This OER is meant for use in first-year introductory courses. Insert a few sentences about the OER’s intended audience here. You should also link to project info page, so interested readers can learn more. Include a quick summary and description of your project and book here. Take a moment to read through the project summary to familiarise yourself with the book’s purpose and audience before beginning your review. No OER can serve all learners, so it is important to be aware of the context the book is meant to live in. Your name will be mentioned in the published version of the book as reviewer. Before We BeginĪs we strive to work openly, all contributions made to this textbook will be licensed under a CC BY 4.0 International License. If you have any questions, email the project lead. Please read through sections below, and use this as a reference as you complete your review.
You are welcome to print this Google doc, make a copy for yourself, or share with others. This guide is meant to help you give great, useful feedback on the open textbooks we are helping to develop. Welcome to the guide for Rebus open textbook reviewers. Our thanks to Billy and the team at BCcampus Open Education. Find an editable version here. This template was adapted from a similar work created by Billy Meinke-Lau at the University of Hawaii, and includes a rubric developed by BCcampus Open Education. This template may be used as you’re conducing peer review on your project in Google Docs or Hypothes.is.