Training Text Analysis

["John Pickering" <johnjp@EMAIL.SJSU.EDU>]

Radiation Group,



A few years ago I wrote a text that I use to teach radiation workers in a

general laboratory environment. The University where I work produces the

text for me. I receive very little for the text. Outside individuals have

had difficulty obtaining the text becuase it would be a conflict of interest

for the bookstore and they have encouraged me to produce it through a

publisher.



I wanted more control over the text and recently revised it. I explored

using a publisher but was not very satisfied with my response from them.

They prefer to produce thousands of text and the cost would be very high to

purchase it. I am now exploring publishing it myself. To produce the text

for a reasonable cost I would have to print several hundred copies. Coming

up with the money would require looking closely at my home (refinancing). My

wife is not very comfortable with the risk but is very supportive about

producing the text on my own. I am doing a market analyses to determine if

there is a large enough audience to sell the text before I risk my home.



My question is would any of you be interested in using this text for

training employees? At this University I require that the workers receive a

copy. The text contains 25 small chapters and is a little over 220 pages.

There are many pictures that are now in color. It is not intended for Health

Physics workers, but rather the individual who works in the laboratory and

uses radioactive materials as a tool.



If you feel this text would be of value to your program and you are

interested in purchasing one or more (if available), please let me know how

many for planning purposes. If you would like to review a small section of

it, I can send a copy through the email for you to review.



The larger the number of text that I have printed the cheaper it becomes. At

350 copies, I can produce them for under $40 (US), which is about what the

University is selling it for now. I teach approximately 40 students a year

with this text. They use the entire text. Your feedback is critical for my

decision.



John Pickering, MS, MA, RSO

San Jose State University

Work: johnjp@email.sjsu.edu or (408) 924-4818

Home: pickent@attbi.com or (925) 455-6412



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