10 Answers2025-07-03
The details in writing citations are key. Note that the correct title for the McGraw-Hill Connect platform is ‘McGraw-Hill Connect’ (with a hyphen and a capital C). This is how it looks online. So, ‘McGraw Hill Connect’, ‘connect’, ‘M-H Connect’ etc. are all incorrect. The attention to detail in writing these minor formatting details will mean that, when all other points are equal, you gain the higher grade between an A and an A- that a strict professor awards.
9 Answers2026-07-27
When the original text is public domain, but it has been digitized into a specific e-text edition, many find this citation tricky. MLA handles this as: Author. Title. Project Gutenberg, eBook number, Publication date (the e-text release date given on the author’s Project Gutenberg homepage), URL. The fact that it is an e-book or digital file does not need to be noted in the bibliographic citation since it is a publication by Project Gutenberg. Always verify the proper eBook number and the e-text’s release date for that edition from the author’s book homepage on the Project Gutenberg website; there are often multiple versions.
10 Answers2025-07-28
By free, I really mean free. Lots of "free" textbooks, etc., are actually just old or pirated versions of paid work, posted by unaffiliated or even scams sites. So, scan of of a reputable publisher like McGraw Hill (often in textbook reserve rooms at the universities' libraries) would be your "free"est option. Heavily scanned pages are blurry, etc. The worst part is that lots of the "free" options can have hidden viruses. But scanned copies of books are all you get for free with really good textbooks. Take pictures of the chapters you need with your phone at the library and you're done.
Your prof may have an extra copy of the eBook code from their rep. Be nice to them after class and explain your financial constraints. They may be able to get you temporary access to the required eBook or even better direct you to an alternative resource that the prof knows about.
10 Answers2025-07-28
I have a story to share. A friend downloaded a ‘free’ textbook from a forum in PDF format. Little did he know that the PDF contained a virus which would steal his university login credentials. His identity would have to be recovered from university databases. The risk of contracting viruses, ransomware or even spyware from unauthorized sites, including ‘pirate’ ones, is very real. Even if you are utilizing an ad-blocker, you can never be quite sure of the safety of downloaded files. Yes, the legal route may take longer to arrive at your doorstep (possibly even requiring a library card). But they are safe. That is all that really matters. Protecting your computer and personal data from potential disaster is worth being slightly inconvenienced in finding out how to obtain a free book in the first place.
3 Answers2025-07-27
As the owner of a small online bookstore, I rely on a variety of sources to secure the best deals on the books that I sell online. For McGraw-Hill books, I look to their bulk ebook pricing, which varies based on the amount of copies of a book that you purchase. Typically, the discount begins at 10% on orders of 10 or more and increases to 30% or so on larger orders. Also, often, ebook licenses can be set up to include features such as multiple users or extended download periods, etc.
For example, I just recently had ordered up 10 copies of the ‘McGraw-Hill Education’s SAT Prep’ ebook and received a custom offer for a mixture of their top sellers and their most current titles at lower prices than regular list. If you’re ordering up for a classroom or for corporate training, be sure to ask about special agreements, as they can usually work with you.
Sign up for the McGraw-Hill Educator newsletter (if you are eligible) for information about bulk offers on their books. In addition, make sure to ask about free shipping on ancillary items that accompany e-books that you order in bulk. There is often significant savings hidden in such offers.
6 Answers2025-07-03
Has McGraw-Hill ever issued a press release on this policy, explaining the reasons behind it beyond the savings of preventing piracy? Are there any pedagogical studies backing up the idea of locking up content? Or is this simply another money-making decision by a for-profit educational corporation? (So far, they’re not commenting on this.)
3 Answers2025-04-21
When searching for the publication date of a book for a book citation, it can take a little bit of hunting but for the most part it can be found. I start by looking for the copyright page at the front of the book and this usually states the year of publication and the publisher’s details for the edition that you are using. Many e-books have their publication dates listed in their metadata or in the book’s details.
For older books, rarely printed books, or difficult-to-find books, information on publication dates can be found in library catalogs (e.g. WorldCat) as well as in academic databases. More current information regarding publications can be found on online retail sites (e.g. Amazon) as well as on the author’s or publisher’s website, typically in the book details.
Be sure to note any reprints or revised editions, because the dates for these versions may be listed on the copyright page. Use the most current date in your citation. Sometimes this small detail can have a very large impact on the credibility of your work.
7 Answers2025-08-08
Another old question. No. Connect is a separate beast from your textbooks (even if they are sold as part of a 'bundle'). Same way that a particular proctoring software for your exams won't work on a Kindle, Connect is a class portal that you access through a web site (or, if the instructor chooses, through an app).
In addition to video tutorials, interactive quizzes, and study planning tools, the Connect app for the hybrid course contains digital textbooks. These smartbooks can be tailored to the specific needs of a class by instructors and thus may not be identical from one edition to the next. Some highlights and notes made in a Connect smartbook may not be able to be exported to a Kindle ebook.
You can also often buy used textbooks for a few dollars and then just the access code for the Connect homework for the rest of the semester. This is an unconventional approach to saving money but it can work well for those who prefer physical copies of textbooks for reading outside of class and connect for homework that can be completed on a computer for graded work.
7 Answers2025-07-03
Contact the instructor. The instructor will most likely appreciate a legitimate request to copy a diagram or a few sentences for reasons of disability or for proper citation in an assignment. This can often be supplied directly or an alternative source located.
8 Answers2025-07-03
I keep a separate Word document open while I study. When I find a concept on Connect that I want to remember later, I simply type it out and add the page number to the document. This forces me to process the information as I write it out, which is actually another study technique. Yeah, it’s not as quick as copy and paste, but I find that I get better recall of the material that I took the time to rephrase.