10 The role of authors
Authors are responsible for creating the content of their work. They also have a number of other responsibilities:
- Submit an Expression of Interest to the Library using the RMIT Open Press – Expression of Interest form.
- These agreements are usually once a manuscript is submitted and approved for publication in RMIT Open Press.
- Sign other formal agreements as directed by the RMIT Open Education Team.
- It is expected that authors will submit manuscripts that are ready for publication with all steps completed as per the Author Manuscript-Ready Checklist. they can contact us to discuss an idea and receive some initial guiding resources and advice so that the manuscript checklist is met prior to submission.
- Follow this Open Publishing Toolkit for Authors and the RMIT Open Press Style Guide.
- Write with best practice for accessibility and inclusive design in mind.
- Complete all copy-editing and proofreading to a standard suitable for peer-review and final publication.
- Coordinate students to contribute content, if the OER is part of an open assessment.
- Record all third-party works in a Content Copyright Tracker so that the Library can check for copyright compliance.
- Create ancillary resources such as videos, slides, teacher guides and student resources. Authors are encouraged to work with the college Learning and Teaching teams who can be invited as collaborators.
- Make chapter glossaries, bibliographies, indexes, and/or additional front and back matter where appropriate.
- Design a cover or use a template cover designed by the RMIT Open Education Team.
- Coordinate peer review of your work, and sensitivity reading where appropriate.
