McGraw-Hill AccessScience
Product Highlights
AccessScience is based upon the McGraw-Hill Encyclopedia of Science &
Technology, 10th edition and its corresponding annual yearbooks, the Dictionary
of Scientific and Technical Terms. AccessScience contains mroe than
9,000 encyclopedia articles and research updates written by the leading figures in their fields
– including numerous Nobel
Prize winners; over 2,700 science biographies; and 15,000 high-quality illustrations,
graphs, videos, and animations; science and technology newsfeed from Science News; a study center with Q&As, study guies, and essay topics; and fully-searchable, media-rich content,
terms, images, and videos.
In addition, AccessScience is updated daily with new articles, research
updates, and current events. More information, including reviews, can be found at
the McGraw-Hill AccessScience website.
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A 30-day free trial is available by completing the
Access Science order form.
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Minitex Pricing
$.42 per FTE (2012-2013 pricing)
Please note that a $465.00 minimum applies.
Weighting Factors:
- Two-Year Colleges – 50% of FTE enrollment in previous fall semester.
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Four-Year Colleges & Universities – 100% of FTE enrollment in previous
fall semester.
- High Schools (Grades 9-12) – 75% of enrolled students.
- Junior High/Middle Schools (Grades 6-8) – 25% of enrolled students.
- Public Libraries – 5% of total population served.
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fax number).
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You may order at any time throughout the year, and your price will be prorated to
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- Web form – choose "Technical Support" option
- Phone: 800-217-0059 (Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM-5:00 PM, Eastern Time)
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McGraw-Hill Professional
Phone: 314-637-7904
Email: jayme_crowder@mcgraw-hill.com
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