notes in science book

[Janice Taylor]

I have just received a life science book and I have a question about the correct format to use when a word is marked with an asterisk and the note associated with that word is at the bottom of the print page. Is it done in a similar fashion as literary? I know the mark is different in Nemeth but am not sure what to do with the note. Thank You Janice

[Janice Taylor]

Janice,

Thank you for checking on the format for notes in an EBAE-Nemeth transcription. You're right that you should use the Nemeth asterisk ([simbraille]@#[/simbraille]). This and more information is contained in Nemeth Code Rule VII. Please make particular note of section 48:

[quote=]a. When a reference sign which calls attention to or introduces a footnote is attached to a word or mathematical expression, the reference symbol must follow that word or expression with a space between. If such a reference sign is unattached its position relative to its surrounding material must be preserved, and a space must be left on either side of the reference symbol. However, if there is punctuation which applies to such a reference, no space should be left between the reference symbol and the punctuation mark which applies to it.
b. ... All reference symbols, whether or not they call attention to or introduce a footnote, must be spaced away from the words to which they apply.
c. The placement and indention of footnotes are subject to the rules for footnotes in the "Code of Braille Textbook Formats and Techniques." [--> which now means, placement and indention of footnotes should follow the guidelines of Braille Formats: Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription, 2011.][/quote]

If you have questions as you move further into this Life Sciences book, please do not hesitate to share them.

–Kyle

[Janice Taylor]

[quote=kdejute]Janice,

Thank you for checking on the format for notes in an EBAE-Nemeth transcription. You're right that you should use the Nemeth asterisk (@#). This and more information is contained in Nemeth Code Rule VII. Please make particular note of section 48:

[quote=]a. When a reference sign which calls attention to or introduces a footnote is attached to a word or mathematical expression, the reference symbol must follow that word or expression with a space between. If such a reference sign is unattached its position relative to its surrounding material must be preserved, and a space must be left on either side of the reference symbol. However, if there is punctuation which applies to such a reference, no space should be left between the reference symbol and the punctuation mark which applies to it.
b. ... All reference symbols, whether or not they call attention to or introduce a footnote, must be spaced away from the words to which they apply.
c. The placement and indention of footnotes are subject to the rules for footnotes in the "Code of Braille Textbook Formats and Techniques." [--> which now means, placement and indention of footnotes should follow the guidelines of Braille Formats: Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription, 2011.][/quote]

If you have questions as you move further into this Life Sciences book, please do not hesitate to share them.

–Kyle[/quote]

[Janice Taylor]

Kyle, Thank you for your response. I was confused if I should be using the page break as Formats instructs and in 7,5 format for the note as Nemeth instructs. But beyond that, next question, I have read other transcriber comments that indicate that the only time Nemeth would be used in this type of science book (high school life science, biology) is when numbers are shown in print. I am wanting to use all Nemeth indicators, bold, numbers, format for questions, etc. Or is this considered partially technical which would only require numbers be in Nemeth and the rest of the text be transcribed Braille Formats? Thank You Janice

[kdejute]

Janice,

Without seeing your text, I cannot say whether it is partially or totally technical. Please see section 4 of the Nemeth Code in order to determine what type of text you are dealing with. Part b of section 4 may be particularly helpful. (A PDF scan of the Nemeth Code is available here: http://brailleauthority.org/mathscience/nemeth1972.pdf [Please note that this PDF does not include any of the updates to the Nemeth Code, which are available here: http://brailleauthority.org/mathscience/math-science.html%5D)

If your text is totally technical, then the document Application of the Formats Guidelines to Nemeth Transcriptions will likely be helpful.

Does that help to clarify the issue?
--Kyle

[kdejute]

Thank you Kyle Section 4 is where I had been looking. I appreciate your time. Janice

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