The Ohio State University Pressbooks Catalog

This book covers five parts:

• Starting Out in an American Classroom
• Plagiarism at the ESL Composition Program
• Reading as an Active Process
• Writing at the Graduate Level
• Communication in American Classrooms

Each chapter focuses on different cultural, social, and linguistic concerns that graduate-level ESL students might struggle with.

Throughout this eBook, the authors not only examine theories of innovation adoption and propose guidelines for learning designers to understand change, but, more importantly, they also analyze, problematize, and critique real innovations in practice. They write about concrete strategies to face and handle change, and adoption and diffusion of innovation in today’s organizations. This eBook offers a thoughtful account of the drivers and factors that lead educational change in different contexts, groups, and networks.

Theories and Biological Basis of Substance Misuse Part 1 (2019) is an OER coursebook applying a biopsychosocial lens for educating an interdisciplinary professional workforce to identify, understand, and address problems related to substance use, substance misuse, and substance use disorders. These materials were developed using a variety of published sources and online materials, including resources produced by U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH), National Institute on Alcoholism and Alcohol Abuse (NIAAA), National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA), and Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA), as well as the World Health Organization (WHO) and the Routledge Handbook of Social Work and Addictive Behavior (2020), edited by A.L. Begun and M.M. Murray. A total of 6 modules are presented in this Part 1 coursebook; an additional 7 modules specific to different types of substances, co-occurring problems, prescription and over-the-counter substance misuse, and pharmacotherapy strategies appear in Theories and Biological Basis of Substance Misuse Part 2 (2020).

Each module begins with a brief introduction of the topic and list of reading objectives and concludes with a Module Summary, a linked “Key Terms” section, and full reference citations list. Content for each module is organized into a set of chapters, some of which involve linking to outside reading resources, and various “Stop and Think” interactive activities. The coursebook can be used interactively in the online environment or can be downloaded as pdf files but the learning activities will no longer be interactive. The coursebook contents are relevant for social work, psychology, sociology, criminal justice, medicine/nursing/allied health, education, and other professional or disciplinary education purposes. An example course syllabus for use in social work education is presented as an Appendix.

The modules presented in Theories and Biological Basis of Substance Misuse Part 1 include:

Module 1—Introduction

• Ch. 1: Background Facts & Figures
• Ch. 2: Brief History of Substance Use & Policy Responses in the U.S.
• Ch. 3: Considering the Language We Use

Module 2—Key Definitions, Diagnostic Criteria, Classification of Substances, & Trending Topics

• Ch. 1: Key Definitions & Diagnostic Criteria
• Ch. 2: Classification Systems for Different Types of Substances
• Ch. 3: Trending Topics

Module 3—Biological Models and Substance Misuse, Pharmacokinetics & Psychopharmacology Principles

• Ch. 1: Genetic Influences
• Ch. 2: Neurobiology & Substance Use
• Ch. 3: Basic Pharmacokinetic and Psychopharmacology Principles

Module 4—Psychological Models of Substance Misuse

• Ch. 1: Cognitive & Learning Theories
• Ch. 2: Developmental Theories
• Ch. 3: Theories of the Psyche
• Ch. 4: Expectancies & Cravings

Module 5—Social Context & Physical Environment Models of Substance Misuse

• Ch. 1: Social Contexts & Physical Environments
• Ch. 2: Family as a Social Context
• Ch. 3: Peer Groups as Social Context

Module 6—Theory Integration, Transtheoretical Model, and Vulnerability/Risk/Resilience/Protective Factors in Substance Misuse

• Ch. 1: Theory Integration and Prevention
• Ch. 2: Prevention & the Continuum of Care
• Ch. 3: Theory Integration in the Transtheoretical Model of Behavioral Change

This book will allow the medical  learner to identify and acknowledge bias in the medical setting through the eyes of patients, medical professionals, and content experts who discuss their experiences with this subject. Learners  will use self-assessment via the Implicit Bias Test created by Harvard University’s Project Implicit, and reflection through knowledge checks, to solidify learning.  It is written in dedication to our future medical professionals and patients we care for with the hopes of cultivating compassion through self-knowledge and awareness.

This text, The Cause and Consequence of Human Trafficking: Human Rights Violations, is intended to convey the importance of understanding how the violation of human rights is a cause and consequence of human trafficking. In other words, human rights violations are egregious and they compound destitution.  They deprive the man, woman and child of their basic humanity. Whenever any dimension of one’s humanity is deprived, it puts the person in a compromised state.  Compromised states lead to some degree of impairment, distress or suffering. Impairment, distress or suffering leads to a disequilibrium in a person’s life. In an effort to quiet that compromised state, the individual may unknowingly make decisions that further compromises his or her state of being or result in human trafficking.

Good writing skills are important in today’s competitive work environment. This is especially the case for communication-related professions such as public relations, brand communication, journalism, and marketing. Writing for Strategic Communication Industries emphasizes practical application of academic inquiry to help readers improve their writing skills. This book gives readers:

• Straightforward chapters that use real-world examples to illustrate key points.
• Discussion of different writing styles and techniques.
• Examples of communication materials such as press releases, creative briefs, feature articles, and more.
• Embedded videos of insights from communication professionals.
• Tips on pitching to the media.
• A collection of popular sources for further explanation.

This identification guide provides technical descriptions and photos for Ohio’s 21 invasive and noxious weed species. These descriptions include information on habitat, life cycle, key plant characteristics, and a summary of problematic features. Photos included in this guide present the weed species at different stages of maturity for optimal identification aid. This book also provides information on Ohio’s noxious seed law, extension guides to weed control, and a quick guide to weed regulations in Ohio law.

Launching Digital Writing in the Elementary Classroom tells the stories of seven teachers who were willing to take risks and venture into new territory by integrating technology into their workshops in meaningful ways. All of them are writing teachers who write. They believe that it’s important for them to do the work they ask of their students. It is in that practice that they learn about the real work writers do. Each chapter tells a different teacher’s story: the successes and challenges of adding digital tools to their writing workshops.