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A Plural Manual of Textbook Preparation

Third Edition

M.N. Hegde

Details: 100 pages, B&W, Soft Cover, 6" x 9"

ISBN13: 978-1-63550-768-3

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Release Date: 02/15/2025

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In the evolving landscape of higher education, creating an impactful textbook requires more than just knowledge; it demands a blend of art, strategy, and meticulous preparation. A Plural Manual of Textbook Preparation, Third Edition is the definitive guide for professors aiming to transform their expertise into educational tools that inspire and engage students.

This comprehensive manual guides authors through every stage of textbook creation—from crafting a compelling proposal and performing a market analysis to the intricacies of manuscript organization, editing, and final publication. With insights drawn from seasoned author, Dr. M. N. Hegde and Plural Publishing’s editorial and production teams, this manual provides an invaluable toolkit to help you navigate the publishing journey with confidence.
Key chapters address essential elements of textbook design, from structuring content, incorporating engaging features, and adhering to publishing standards, to developing a clear, accessible writing style. A dedicated section on ancillary materials offers guidance on integrating digital resources to create a richer, interactive learning experience.

This manual answers critical questions on style, format, editing, and revisions. Its appendices offer practical resources, including a proposal outline, permission forms, and authorial checklists, making it an indispensable reference for any academic author.

M.N. Hegde

M. N. Hegde, PhD, is Professor Emeritus of Speech-Language Pathology in the Department of Communicative Disorders at California State University, Fresno. A highly regarded and proficient author in speech-language pathology, his books include leading texts for academic courses and valuable resources for practicing clinicians. Dr. Hegde enjoys world renown as a researcher, presenter, contributor of original articles to leading national and international journals, and is also the critically acclaimed author of more than two dozen highly regarded books in speech-language pathology. He has edited more than 25 books for different publishers and is on the editorial board of several scientific journals and has been a guest editor of international journals. He also has served on the editorial boards of scientific and professional journals and continues to serve as an editorial consultant to the Journal of Fluency Disorders and the American Journal of Speech-Language Pathology.

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