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Exam Copies from CourseSmart
CourseSmart lets instructors request FREE exam copies and desk copies as eTextbooks on over 90% of core higher education titles from leading publishers like Pearson, Cengage, McGraw–Hill Education, Macmillian, John Wiley & Sons, and more. CourseSmart helps instructors and faculty streamline the textbook evaluation to adoption process with digital course materials and other online tools.
Use 'Search' or browse by subject to find eTextbooks for your course.
To request an online copy, look for this button in search results or the book product page.
Submit your request for the title you need and once approved by the publisher, it will be added to your bookshelf.
Visit 'My Bookshelf' to use your eTextbooks on your computer or mobile device anytime, anywhere.
For an even better reading experience on your iPad, iPhone or Android device, download our free apps.
Help your students prepare for class. Use the Share feature to copy/paste direct page links to your syllabus, lesson plan or course management system. Email pages, notes, and assignment instructions to students. Simply click the Share button from the pages of your eTextbook.
Give your students more study options and ways to save money. CourseSmart offers students free trials on eTextbooks and digital rentals at up to 60% off the price of printed books. Look for links to refer an eTextbook to your students from your bookshelf and when browsing.
Helpful Tips
First Time Requests - Try signing in to CourseSmart with your school email address before creating a new account. A publisher may have already created an account for you with suggested books already on your bookshelf.
Get Instant Access - Once there's a book on your bookshelf, you're eligible for faculty instant access which let's you add more books directly to your bookshelf without the wait for publisher approval. Look for the 'Instant Access' link to appear in the top right corner of the Instructor website to opt-in.
Get Digital Desk Copies - With a digital desk copy, you'll have permanent access to your adopted book. Use it to make class prep and classroom teaching more effective. To request a digital desk copy, select the book from your bookshelf and click 'Get More'.
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