Appendix C: Agreement to contribute to open textbooks

AGREEMENT TO CONTRIBUTE TO OPEN TEXTBOOKS

I, _________________________________, agree to participate in the creation of Social Justice Picture Books, an open textbook, in collaboration with my professor, Dr. Ruth McQuirter. This work will comprise part of my coursework for EDBE 8P43 – Language Arts, Year 2.

I understand that inclusion of my work in the final text is conditional upon my willingness to license my contributions under a CC-BY license (Creative Commons).

I have read the Guide to Creative Commons Licenses and understand that a CC-BY license allows others to share, use and adapt my work so long as they attribute me as the original author.

I understand that I have the right to request that my name and/or work be removed from the original text, or change the license on my contributions at any stage prior to publication.

Signed: _____________________________     Date: ________________________

I, Ruth McQuirter, agree to work with my student _____________________________ on the creation of Social Justice Picture Books, an open textbook in partial completion of EDBE 8P3 – Language Arts, Year 2.

I commit to supporting ____________________________ throughout this project, and ensuring they have the knowledge and resources they need to be an informed contributor.

I agree that the student may request that their name and/or work be removed from the original text or change the license on their contributions to this work at any stage prior to publication of the work.

I confirm that the student’s decision to change the license they place on their work or to not participate in the project will not impact on their course assessment.

Signed:

Date: January 30, 2020

Adapted from Mays, E. (Ed.) (n.d.). A guide to making open textbooks with students. Retrieved from: https://press.rebus.community/makingopentextbookswithstudents/