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Find and request an Exam Copy (Instructor)

How to find and request a review copy

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Written by Linda
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Getting Started

  • Log into your FlatWorld account. If you do not already have an educator account with us, please sign up here.

  • You may browse our catalog, or search by title, ISBN, keyword, or author.

  • Using these options you will be able to explore our books until you come across the one you would like to review.

Locating a Title and Accessing the Request Form

  • One way to search for a title is to click on the 'Catalog' button, which will redirect you to the 'Browse the Catalog' page (top of page).

  • Select a discipline to view a list of all related titles.

  • Once you’ve found a title you’re interested in, click on the book’s cover or title to open its catalog page.

  • From there, select “Request Exam Copy” to add it to your FlatWorld Bookshelf and receive full review access.

  • Alternatively, you can use the main search bar in the top-left corner of the page to find a title by entering the ISBN, title, author, or keywords. This will generate a list of results matching your search criteria.

  • Click on 'Request Exam Copy' to be taken to the request form, and proceed with adding the digital copy to your Bookshelf.

Request Form

  • Complete the information in the request form which will give you immediate access to the full digital copy.

Locating the Digital Copy in your Bookshelf

  • Any book you request to review will be hosted under the 'Exam Copies' section on your account.

  • To navigate to this area, click on the big 'My Bookshelf' button (to the left of your name) after logging in.

  • Clicking 'My Bookshelf' will bring you to this page.

  • Click on the 'Examination Copies' to see a list of titles for which you requested copies.

  • Click on 'Read This Book' to the right of the title you would like to review.

FAQs

Q: How do I request a desk copy?

A: Please contact your rep or our Customer Support Team and provide the best shipping address.

Q: Where can I find the Supplements?

A: Supplements are hosted in your digital bookshelf, under the 'Supplements' tab. Supplement files are restricted to adopting faculty, but you may preview resources while reviewing. Resources for the first chapter are available under the preview. To access or view additional resources while reviewing, please contact your rep or our support team.

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