Appendix 6: Student Review Instructions
Reviews of Fanshawe-developed OER are intended to provide constructive and helpful feedback to the creators of the resources and make them more valuable to faculty and students. Your feedback is appreciated. The following criteria will be used to evaluate open resources:
| Description | Needs Improvement | Good | Exceeds Expectations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Complete | I think that information is missing because I am unsure what I should be learning. | All information is given, and I know what I am supposed to be learning. | Examples and/or descriptions are complete; I do not think I am missing information. |
| Clear | I am unsure what I should learn from the topic; the examples and descriptors are unclear. | It is clear to me what I am supposed to learn about this topic. | Examples and descriptions connect to what I am supposed to learn about the topic. |
| Concise | There are too many words with sentences saying the same thing in a slightly different way. | There are just enough words, and the sentences are clear. | The sentences are short and to the point, with examples and media that ensure I know the point of what I am learning. |
| Cohesive | The topics jump around and do not follow a logical and in-order presentation. I am not sure how the topic matches the chapter content. | The topics follow a logical order with the entire chapter and chapter outcomes. | The topics are logical and in order, and the flow of the chapter from start to end makes sense to me. |
| Courteous | The tone of the writing comes across as angry, too matter-of-fact, or confusing. | The tone of the writing is pleasant to read. | The tone of the writing is pleasant, and I want to learn more. |
Review Process
The following steps should be completed as part of the review process. Reviews should take no more than five hours.
Step 1
Confirm your participation in the review process. You will then receive an email with a link to these instructions and a link to the book.
Step 2
Read the book and track any comments you have. Keep in mind the general review criteria above. You can also make specific comments, such as notes about readability, style or the content.
Step 3
Once your review is complete, please complete the review form. If you want to be mentioned in the textbook as a reviewer, provide your information in the form.
Thank you for your contribution!
