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- Unless all the paragraphs are the same, you need to follow print. So block the first paragraph of each chapter and indent the rest.
- According to 1.8.3 of Braille Formats blank lines are required preceding a blocked paragraph (unless it follows a cell 5 or cell 7 heading), not following it. You only need a blank line before the blocked paragraph.
Cindi
I checked with three people that I consider to be "experts" in early learning materials. They all agree that there is no rule about the title page. So I would say that if the book is in uncontracted braille, the title page should be as well. However, if space is an issue, there is some precedent for the title page being done differently from the rest of the book: in Nemeth, the title page is done in literary braille. If you did decide to contract the title page, you would not be breaking any rules...as there aren't any at this point.
Cindi
According to 1.12.1c and example 1-16 of Braille Formats, we are to omit the hyphen between the letter and the number in G-1. So your braille pages should be G1-G12. If you had braille pages x-xiii you would use a hyphen and it would represent pages x through xiii, not x and xiii. The concept there is the same.
Cindi
According to 1.12.1c and example 1-16 of Braille Formats, we are to omit the hyphen between the letter and the number in G-1. So your braille pages should be G1-G12. If you had braille pages x-xiii you would use a hyphen and it would represent pages x through xiii, not x and xiii. The concept there is the same.
Cindi
Yes, I would use 456, 1256 between the parts of the address/directions.
I would ignore it in the chapter heading. But if you need to include it, use the vertical bar there as well.
Cindi
First let me say this is MY PERSONAL OBSERVATION 🙂
I don't think all the words in Appendix 1 were chosen based on one single logic or plan. I believe each word was reviewed and voted on and then added to the list (or not, as the case may have been). It's a list that you really just need to have available in a place where it's easy to check if needed...and sometimes even when you are just curious if the word you are looking for might be on the list.
I'm sorry I can't provide a better answer here. I've tried and tried to apply my logic to that list and there is always an exception to my logic...so I have the list in a place I can use it frequently.
Margins for transcriber's notes will not change. A TN can be placed within text if it is seven words or less. The "standard" transcriber's note has margins of 7-5.
The directions should be blocked in cell 5.
The itemized material should begin in cell 1. Uncontract the syllables. Leave a space between the syllables as is shown in print. Usually we place hyphens between syllables, but in this case, since the syllables don't apply to a single word, leave spaces. The blanks for answers can be omitted.
Cindi
The whole phrase is an equation. Open Nemeth before area, close it after sxs and use no contractions in the words.
Cindi
1) no letter sign is required. This is a factorial sign not common punctuation.
2) Contractions may be used. See 9.3.3 of the Guidelines for Technical Materials.
3) You are correct in your transcription.
4) It may be that the person who prepared the Word doc did not have a math program (Math Type) to type the superscript properly. We are told to follow print but in this case I think I would transcribe it as it should be represented...use the superscripts.
Cindi
Hi Cindi
I have a question concerning embedded spatial expressions in UEB transcriptions with Nemeth encapsulation. The Provisional Guidelines, Additional Guidelines 5.b talks about spatial expressions, however it sounds like this applies to displayed spatials not embedded.I have the following in an ACT Prep Guide (see attachment):
I transcribed it as follows (see attachment):
Is this correct? or should I follow PG exactly and place it on a new line.
I think what you did is fine. This type of situation has been presented to the BANA Math Committee for further review, but in the meantime, this is the recommended way. Follow the Nemeth rules and put any applicable indicators on the main line of text (as you would do with punctuation). Another suggestion (just in case this comes up): if the spatial expression takes the whole braille line, you could do the opening indicator at the end of the text, do the spatial, and then do the closing Nemeth indicator before the text resumes.
I kept the bold on letters because I deemed it less confusing and to keep the distinction. There are a lot of capitalized variables A-G in this text. Am I wrong to do this?
No, you are not wrong to do that. If you feel the emphasis adds meaning or clarity, it should be included.
On a different subject. In the UEB Instruction Manual Lesson 19 page 19-17, the simbraille shows a Roman numeral page number entry within a table of contents. The grade 1 symbol indicator is used on iii and iv. Is this correct? Is there a rule that I’ve missed concerning Roman numeral page numbers? or is this an error in the Instruction Manual?
According to UEB rules, no grade 1 indicator is required preceding iii or iv. If you have aiii (as in a continuation indicator) it is recommended that a grade 1 indicator be placed between the a and the iii.
Cindi
I am checking...I'll get back to you. I suspect there is no difference, but I want to verify that.
Cindi
If you are already literary certified through NLS, there is an update to that certification available through NLS already. It's not a NEW certification, it's an update. If you are successful in completing the test, you receive a letter of proficiency in UEB from NLS. If you are interested in going through that process, you can apply for that test through the NLS certification program (which is administered by NFB).
Cindi
Graders are all up to speed.
Lessons 6 and 7 have reading material exercises and local instructors can request those from NFB. It's intended that all the Lessons after 6 will eventually have reading exercises.
After you complete Lesson 19 there is a required reading exercise. It must be submitted before doing a manuscript. You request that from NFB as well. UEB manuscripts are not being accepted until January 2016 to allow for those who have started training in EBAE to finish their manuscripts.. If you have already made a request for the reading exercise for Lesson 19, they will be coming to you soon.
Cindi
