KatrinaOstby
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5/9/2012 11:19:24 AM
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Don't key math diagrams?
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My proofreader just told me not to key math diagrams:
"I don’t think we should key the axes, grid lines, lead lines, measurement lines, visible and hidden lines in 3-D shapes, point symbols, etc. They are standard features in the math diagrams (print images don’t have them keyed either) and should be left to the reader to interpret. Keying them adds interpreted or redundant information to the graphics. In addition, reading a key adds a step in the tactile reading process and should be avoid if possible."
Now, I saw that the Graphics Symbols Page was used to key things like axis, grid, and measurement lines in the BANA Tactile Guidelines.
Do you have an opinion on the general omission of keys in math books?
Or maybe I should ask "When is a diagram simple enough that a key is unnecessary?"
Thank you, Katrina
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7/13/2012 10:25:23 AM
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Uncontracted Braille Volumes -- use of Letter Sign
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When an entire book is requested in uncontracted braille, is it reasonable to omit the use of the letter sign?
Examples include the roman page numbers on the title page i-iii, The 5 W's, heading letters in the glossary section, the m in numbers, etc.
Thank you, Katrina
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7/14/2012 10:49:25 AM
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Uncontracted Braille Volumes -- use of Letter Sign
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Thank you Joanna,
"m in numbers" is when the text refers to a letter (m) in a word (numbers). So, we both agree that the letter indicator isn't necessary in most situations.
Katrina
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