Scientell
ScientellScientell conducted a thorough review of a new series of textbooks, e-publications and digital materials for Years 7-10, published by Cengage Australia, to ensure scientific accuracy and readability.
Client: Cengage
Audience: Secondary school students
Description
Cengage, an education and technology publishing company, developed new content for a range of products written for the new Australian curriculum.
Scientell edited dozens of chapters in the Nelson Science and Science in Focus series of textbooks. Our editing aimed to refine the content and activities in the textbooks to ensure that they were engaging, accessible and written with a consistent voice. As part of our approach, Scientell checked the science, suggested additional or alternative content, and identified any gaps.
Scientell reviewed the scientific accuracy of a variety of chapter topics, including:
Our editing focussed on accessibility and readability of language, ensuring language was pitched at the right level and avoided unnecessary use of complex words. We ensured a consistent, engaging and direct tone, and identified any duplication of content.
The ePub platform allows students to see a modified version of the book text if they require simpler language. Importantly, Scientell’s subject matter experts focussed on the accuracy of the scientific content and the clear development of concepts in the revised text.
Reviewed in 2023–24