Information About Acquiring the Course E-Book

 

Hi class and welcome to this web-based course on quantitative social work research. We will be using an e-book written by William Trochim, entitled Research Methods Knowledge Base. This is a dynamic online book that has some interesting features. It will remember things such as where you left off and allow you to highlight sections that you thing are important. Some of the illustrations are animated and some unfold as you click. The e-book will also allow me to make a few notes or point out something to you in your edition. It is available strictly online or online and in print.

 

The publisher is Atomic Dog Publishing (513 333-0438 ext 8) at www.atomicdog.com . It can be purchased in two ways. The online version costs $19.95 US  and the online and print version costs $44.95 US. To purchase, sign on to www.atomicdog.com . Click on the “Students-Purchase/Activate Textbooks” link. On the next screen type in the course ID which is 241245510310. My name and the course number (ASR1001) will also appear. Select either the online or the online and text option and don’t check the Book Activation Key. The Book Activation Key is not relevant to the way you are purchasing the text. The Online Edition provides web-only access, meaning you need to be connected to the internet in order to view the book. The course does not require that you purchase the printed text. The online edition is fine unless you prefer to have both. If you select both, then you will need to select the shipping type. Select US Postal Service Global Express Mail and not UPS Standard. Shipping is $17 U.S. and I am told by the publisher that if you select the US Postal Service Global Express Mail there should be no import charge. If you decide to have the text shipped, it may be wise to call the publisher 513 333-0438 ext 8 and confirm these details for yourself. If you use a credit card, the system sets you up immediately to access the book. You will need to put in your e-mail address and select a password. Each time you log in, the system knows that you are in our class and the text that you are reading and where you left off. Although not mentioned in the instructions below, there is an option to send in a cheque or money order in U.S. funds and they will enable you when it is received. You may wish to call about this to confirm the details.

 

 

I’m including the Publishers’ step-by-step instructions below for your reference if something isn’t clear.

 

Student Purchase Procedures

for Atomic Dog Publishing

 

Your instructor has chosen an Atomic Dog Publishing text for your course.  This text is available in print and online formats.  Access to the online content is included when a new print version is purchased.  Atomic Dog provides two means to obtain your course materials:

 

Ordering direct from Atomic Dog Publishing:

 

  1. Go to www.atomicdog.com (You may want to bookmark this site for future access)
  2. Click on the “Students-Purchase/Activate Textbooks” link. The "Student’s Purchase/Activate Textbooks" screen appears, enter the Course Registration ID 2412455103010.
  3. The next screen will prompt you to verify your course and instructor. Then click on the “Next” icon.

4.       On the next screen, “Shopping Cart.” You have the option to select the Paperback + Online Edition or just the online edition. The online edition provides web-only access, meaning you will need to be connected to the Internet in order to view the book.  Purchase of a paperback copy includes access to the online edition at no additional fee. Your subtotal will appear at the bottom of the screen.  Once complete, select “Checkout Now.”

5.       Setting up your online account is the next step.  Enter your personal information including your email address, we will send you your order confirmation to this address. Your email address will also serve as your user login.  You will choose your own unique password that you will use to access the online content in the future.

6.       Next, complete the “Billing Information” form. Note that you must use the U.S. Postal Service shipping options when shipping to a PO Box. Lastly, select where you would like the texts shipped.  Then select “Next.”

7.       On the next screen you have the option to select your preferred shipping method.  The least expensive is indicated first.  Once selected click on “Next.”  See my note above

  1. You are now asked to verify the information you have entered is correct and select your payment option.  The total charges are indicated here.  Select your payment method, enter the appropriate information and select “Complete Purchase.”  Please allow a few minutes for processing and verification.  Only hit “Complete Purchase” once or you may duplicate the order. 
  2. The credit card or electronic check transaction will process. Upon approval you will be taken to the Order Confirmation page, and receive an email message indicating your transaction has been processed.  (This is your receipt) Select the "Continue to My Backpack button.  The "My Backpack" screen will appear allowing you to view your personal information, purchase another Atomic Dog title, view your course information and course books, and link to the online content of the text.
  3. To access the online content in the future, go to www.atomicdog.com click on “Current Users Login.”  Enter your email address and password.  This will take you to your “Backpack” where you will locate your purchased text(s) with a link to the text(s). 

 

If you have any problems you can call the Atomic Dog telephone number (513 333-0438) or e-mail support@atomicdog.com . If problems persist e-mail me at robert.macfadden@utoronto.ca or call 905 820-6525 and I’d be happy to help.

 

 

Rob