4 The Role of the Authors
Authors are responsible for creating the content of their work. Other author responsibilities include:
- Submit an Expression of Interest to the Library using the Contact Us form.
- Discuss the proposed workload for the project with your Head of Discipline or other line manager.
- Sign a Memorandum of Understanding to begin the publication process.
- Commit to regular meetings with the JCU Library Open Education team to coordinate workflows and exchange updates on progress, in line with the publishing workflow.
- Follow this OER Author Guide and be aware of the approval process.
- Agree and manage expectations with co-authors.
- Write with best practices for accessibility and inclusive design in mind.
- Complete all copy editing and proofreading to a standard suitable for peer review and final publication.
- Coordinate students to contribute content if the OER is part of an open assessment.
- Record all third-party works (images, quotes etc.) in a Content Copyright Tracker [Excel] so the Library can check for copyright compliance.
- Create ancillary resources such as videos, slides, teacher guides and student resources.
- Create glossaries, bibliographies, indexes, and/or additional front and back matter where appropriate.
- Coordinate peer review of your work.
All authors will be asked to sign a Memorandum of Understanding to begin the publication process.
Chapter Attribution
This chapter has been adapted in parts from:
Open Publishing Guide for Authors by University of Southern Queensland. Licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International License.
