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BACK TO CONTENTS<br />

Guide to Sampling and Prescribing Textbooks<br />

Dear Lecturer,<br />

We have developed the flow chart below to make the sampling and prescription process<br />

as easy as possible for you. With more than 60 000 international titles and a growing list of<br />

more than 200 local titles, we’re confident that we can provide suitable material for almost<br />

any course. Simply follow the steps to make sure you find the right book and that it is<br />

available for your students:<br />

Phase 1: Sampling<br />

Request<br />

sample<br />

OR<br />

Browse <strong>Pearson</strong><br />

Catalogue<br />

Consider textbook<br />

options<br />

Consult with<br />

<strong>Pearson</strong> sales consultant<br />

www.pearsoned.com<br />

www.pearsoned.co.uk<br />

www.pearsoned.co.za<br />

Considerations<br />

• Is the publisher’s solution<br />

comprehensive and up-to-date?<br />

• Does it offer support for me and<br />

my students?<br />

• Will it engage my students and<br />

promote learning?<br />

• Does the price translate into<br />

value for money?<br />

• Will I receive after-sales support<br />

from the publisher?<br />

Phase 2: Prescribing a Textbook<br />

Lecturer<br />

confirms textbook<br />

prescription<br />

Lecturer advises<br />

<strong>Pearson</strong> and<br />

Bookseller of following<br />

information<br />

• Title<br />

• ISBN<br />

• Course name<br />

• Course code<br />

• Expected student numbers<br />

• Semester<br />

• Technology component<br />

Phase 3: Ordering Prescribed Books<br />

Bookshop<br />

places order<br />

Publisher ships<br />

How long does it take?<br />

• By ship = 6 weeks<br />

• By air = 3 weeks<br />

• Local book takes 1–2 weeks<br />

Bookshop sells to<br />

students<br />

Section<br />

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