22 The Final Check
Before you publish your text, it’s a good idea to conduct one last review of the content. There are several elements you will need to have ready before UniSQ Library can publish your text. Complete the following checklist before submitting your open text for publication.
- Have you signed a Memorandum of Understanding and returned it to the OEP team?
- Is your text copyright compliant, and compatible with your chosen open licence?
- Does your text have an Acknowledgment of First Peoples in the front matter?
- Does your text have an accessibility information page in the front matter?
- Is there an About the Author page?
- Does your text have a cover?
- Is all relevant Book Information and metadata filled out?
- Does your text have an ISBN?
- Have you adhered to or acknowledged any funding requirements?
- Is the blurb about your open text written for the landing page?
- Are all sources, including images attributed or referenced?
- Are all images alt-tagged?
- Have you ensured your text is compliant with accessibility requirements?
- Is your text proofread?
- Is your text peer-reviewed?
- Is your text diverse and inclusive?
- Have you included any relevant supplementary materials, including any interactive resources?
- Have you checked the structure and layout of your text, including elements like:
- learning objectives
- exercises key
- takeaways
Remember to refer to your adopted style sheet if you are making any final changes to the text.
Resource – Pre-Publication Checklist
You can download and print the open text pre-publication checklist. You can use the checklist to keep track of tasks and it can be submitted with your request for a final pre-publication review of your work.
