College Physics

Reviewed by Alan Covell, Instructor, University of North Caronlina at Greensboro on 12/5/16

Comprehensiveness rating: 5

OpenStax's college physics includes all topics, with standard examples, that would normally be found in an introductory college physics text. I have not found anything lacking.

Content Accuracy rating: 5

OpenStax has done a very good job in reviewing their material, and as such I have found no errors within the text as I have used it.

Relevance/Longevity rating: 5

Another good point about the OpenStax text is that it can be updated by the community at large. This means submissions for updates are reviewed and then included if they add to the text. College Physics includes relatively recent examples of content just like any other introductory text.

Clarity rating: 5

OpenStax's College Physics reads quite well. It is perhaps not as well written as some of the more costly texts, but it is far better than the worst I've seen. Everything is clearly defined and laid out.

Consistency rating: 5

I have yet to find inconsistencies within the text.

Modularity rating: 5

The text does flow well and is easily organized. The chapter layouts are intuitive and can easily be reworked for any purpose. An added bonus with the OpenStax text is that the online version is free, along with other tools that make the text even more accessible and user friendly.

Organization/Structure/Flow rating: 5

As well organized as any text in the market.

Interface rating: 5

The quality of the text is top notch, and with the added online interfaces and tools, the OpenStax text is even better than commercial texts.

Grammatical Errors rating: 5

I have not found any grammatical errors.

Cultural Relevance rating: 5

I know of no issue concerning this.

Comments

I would recommend this text for all instructors of introductory physics as it represents a huge savings for most students without sacrificing quality.