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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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