E-Publishing Anas Hardan

What is electronic publishing? E Publishing involves storage of information in electronic or digital form, instead of paper.

E-Publishing Topics: Digital Publications - E-Books –E-Journals –New Digital Media & Content –E-Newspaper

E-book eBooks are not meant to replace paper books. Instead, eBooks provide an alternate reading choice for lovers of technology. eBooks offer a new dimension to the written word, allowing books to be distributed and enjoyed so much more easily. eBooks features that traditional paper books may be missing: You can search through the text for a specific word or phrase You can carry eBooks with you on your PDA or Smartphone device You can shrink or enlarge the text size You can add digital bookmarks You get instantaneous delivery You help the environment by not using paper or requiring packaging

E-Journals Allow for enhanced peer review. Readers can interact with author. Allows for linked media materials. Reduces time for publication. No space constraints.

New Digital Media & Content Videoconferences –graphs, files, video, audio, timing scripts Interactive Media –games, educational readers –expert advisors Three Dimensional Reconstructions –medical research –education. Multi-User Simulated Environments

E- publishing SWOT

there are some issues to consider if you're thinking of e-publishing. Limited audience Limited exposure and availability Small sales Lack of stability Lack of professional credit Less marketing Rights issues

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