William S. Altman, Ph. D.

Stack of booksHow to Select a Great Departmental Textbook

Most of us struggle with the selection of appropriate textbooks and ancillary materials. To ensure that all sections cover the same basic information, many departments specify a common textbook for introductory psychology. In this workshop, participants will learn an inclusive and objective selection process that can help bring people together in support of the final choice.

You can learn more about this topic on your own by looking at some information I presented at NITOP, including the rating sheets I developed for faculty and students. And here's an updated version of the faculty rating sheet.