For Students: How to Use This Book
Amanda Grey
If you are unfamiliar with the Pressbooks platform, here is how to get the most out of this webbook.
Tips for Using This Textbook
Searching
If using the online webbook, you can use the search bar in the top right corner to search the entire book for a key word or phrase. To search a specific chapter, open that chapter and use your browser’s search feature by hitting [Ctrl] + [F] on your keyboard if using a Windows computer or [Command] + [F] if using a Mac computer.
The [Ctrl] + [F] and [Command] + [F] keys will also allow you to search a PDF, HTML, EPUB, and MOBI files if you are reading them on a computer.
If using an eBook app to read this textbook, the app should have a built-in search tool.
Navigating
This textbook has a table of contents to help you navigate through the book easier. If using the online webbook, you can find the full table of contents on the book’s homepage or by selecting “Contents” from the top menu when you are in a chapter. Inside of a chapter, you can use the keyboard arrows to go to the previous or next chapter.
Annotating
If you like to highlight or write on your textbooks, you can do that by getting a print copy, using the Digital PDF in Adobe Reader, using the highlighting tools in eReader apps
Alternative Formats
In addition to the web version, this book is available in a number of file formats including PDF, EPUB (for eReaders), MOBI (for Kindles), and various editable files.
This textbook is available in the following formats:
- Online webbook. You can read this textbook online on a computer or mobile device in one of the following browsers: Chrome, Firefox, Edge, and Safari.
- PDF. You can download this book as a PDF to read on a computer (Digital PDF) or print it out (Print PDF).
- Mobile. If you want to read this textbook on your phone or tablet, you can use the EPUB (eReader) or MOBI (Kindle) files.
Interactive and multimedia components
The webbook includes several interactive and multimedia components. If you are not using the webbook to access this textbook, the videos and interactive quizzes will not be included. Instead, your copy of the text will provided a link to where you can access those interactive elements.
Even if you decide to use a PDF or a print copy to access the textbook, you can access the webbook and download any other formats at any time.
Print options
Regular Print PDF Export
This book links to a number of external websites. For those using a print copy of this resource, the full URL will appear in brackets after each link.
Keep an eye out for these features
Learning Objectives
- Each chapter begins with a list of Learning Objectives to help you focus your reading on key goals.
- Reflection Point exercises (found throughout the chapters in boxes) help you to strengthen your understanding of the content and apply it to your own life.
Adapted from For Students: How to Access and Use this Textbook by Chad Flinn and Mark Overgaard, licensed under CC-BY.
