[Chris Clemens]

I have a list occurring within a test question. It is not a multiple choice question and is itemized material without subdivisions. I know the Nemeth rule is that displayed material, occurring in itemized material without subdivisons, should start in cell 5 with any runovers in cell 7.

I know the rules from Braille Formats for lists say each list item starts in cell 1 with runovers in 3.
I considered this text in the test question as a list since each item begins with a bullet.
So do I braille this list within the test questions as a list. Or do I treat it as displayed material in Nemeth and start each item in cell 5?
Thanks for your help.

[Chris Clemens]

It really helps us to help you if we can see a picture of your actual print page. Could you attach such a picture? Thanks.

[dworthing]

I looked back at the test questions I have, and there is actually 1 with a list in it that has subdivisions and one with a list that’s not multiple choice. I’ll attempt to attach them both here. Thanks.

[Betty Marshall]

Thank you for posting an example for us to refer to. My personal preference is to show bulleted items in list format preceded and followed by a blank line. However, since I have seen other transcribers display this type of material, I would like to consult with other committee members before giving you a definite answer. Thanks for your patience.
Betty

[Betty Marshall]

It seems that neither Braille Formats, nor the Nemeth Code have definitive rules regarding this type of situation. Transcriber preferences in this regard also differ. They seem to agree that a blank line is required before and after, but some feel that the “list” should be indented to the position of the question runover (cell 5/7 for question1 above, and 3/5 for question 2) while others feel they should all be shown at the margin in 1/3. Be sure to check with the agency for whom you are transcribing first, but otherwise, just be consistent throughout the transcription with whatever decision you make.

Betty

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