Open Textbooks @ UQ has published two more new open textbooks, Science communication 2.0: Storytelling through technology and Principles of disease: Parasitology.
About Science communication 2.0: Storytelling through technology
Science Communication 2.0 is written by Associate Professor Jack Wang of the School of Chemistry and Molecular Biosciences.
This book leverages the power of multimedia disseminated through online networks to raise public awareness of science. It breaks down how narrative archetypes integrated into educational videos can be used to communicate scientific concepts.
Science Communication 2.0 is designed for both students and academics looking to find new ways to communicate about their work to a global audience.
About Principles of disease: Parasitology
Principles of disease: Parasitology is written by Professor Malcolm Jones (School of Veterinary Science), Dr Anne Beasley (School of Agriculture and Food Sustainability) and Lyn Knott (School of Veterinary Science).
This book is designed to help veterinary sciences undergraduate students learn about parasites, including their general morphology, diversity, adaptations and life cycle strategies. It contains instructions on identifying parasites of importance and providing background information.
Supporting open scholarship at UQ
Science communication 2.0: Storytelling through technology and Principles of disease: Parasitology are made possible by the Library’s Open Textbooks @ UQ program. We support the adoption or creation of open educational resources, such as this open textbook, that are free for everyone.
