Melissa Klepper
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It sounds like you have embarked on a territory that requires quite a bit of braille formats training. NIMAS files are extremely useful tools in which to begin transcribing a textbook, however, as a transcriber, there is quite a bit more involved than simply opening a file into a braille translation software. Managing a textbook transcription can be a daunting task, for even the most experienced (certified) braille transcriber. You are absolutely correct, there is a great deal of clean up required. The translation software will open the file and translate most of the text into a clean braille translation, but formatting experience is a must for proper transcription of a textbook. If you have not downloaded Principles of Print to Braille Translation, 2016, I strongly suggest you do so. The formats book is a guide for transcribers to use to format textbooks. This book is free to download from BANA (Braille Authority of North America). The guidelines may be downloaded from the following link: http://www.brailleauthority.org/publications-area.html. The BANA website is a wealth of information. Not only can you find code books, but there are endless documents on UEB (Unified English Braille). Nemeth, Foreign Language etc. Are you literary certified? If not, a literary certification is where you should begin. The National Federation of the Blind offers Literary Braille Transcribing Courses and certification, and this is where you should begin your process. The link to NFB Literary Braille Transcribing Course is: https://www.nfb.org/programs-services/braille-certification/literary-braille-transcribing.
Posting your question on the NBA website is a huge step in the right direction. Are you needing training? NBA offers on-site, personalized training upon request. There is an online form under the What We Do tab on the home page of the NBA website main page. You can find the form under Training Bureau Inquiries.
As a member of the NBA, you can also access the full Webinars Archive. You will be able to view videos of short trainings on various aspects of braille: Braille Formats, Foreign Language, Nemeth, Music, Tactile Graphics, UEB and more. Members can access the Webinars by going to the NBA Homepage and clicking on the Resources tab. From there, just find Webinars and the appropriate category that interests you. I hope this has enlightened you and just know that we are always here to offer advice and assistance. Please let me know if you need further guidance. I will be happy to point you in the right direction.
Thank so much for the thought-out thorough answer. I think I get it now!!! (Until I run across the next thing that boggles my mind).
Cheers and Happy Holidays!
Thanks so much for the explanation. Can we expound just a little further on this? After recently attending the NBA conference, and reviewing some examples, we found numbers in brackets that were switched. In Example 11 of Nemeth Within UEB Contexts, solution sets are in brackets.
Example:
... because both have solution set {3}.
So, my understanding is that in this case, the number in enclosures was switched because the enclosures have mathematical meaning.
Then in Example 14, all of the empty enclosures were also switched.
Example:
If the expression contains grouping symbols, such as parentheses ( ), brackets [ ], or a fraction bar, ...
So, these were switched because the text referred to them as mathematical grouping symbols and it would be confusing for the student to see them 2 different ways?
We are just trying to wrap our head around when to switch a number in enclosures and when not to.
Do you have any tips or tricks for helping us distinguish between the two situations?
I am trying to help my whole group understand this and I don't seem to be able to convey it to them in a way that everyone can understand. I don't even know if I understand. LOL
I am so confused. Can you please tell me how you would handle something very simple?
I am looking at Braille Formats 18.6.4 and trying to apply this to UEB.
18.6.4 Carets. Use a spaced caret symbol, 95 (35, 26), when a caret (^) indicates an insertion is to be made.
a. When print includes the insertion text, it is preceded by a spaced caret and followed by a spaced termination indicator (6, 3). The caret and termination indicator must be on the same line(s) as the first and last words, respectively, of the inserted text.Question:
Do we still use the caret for insertions in UEB text? See my attachment please. Would I use the UEB caret? If so, How would I terminate it?
Thanks!
Oh, but wait. In UEB I do not see a symbol for the unstressed syllable. I only see symbols for primary stress and secondary stress. 15.2. I am back to where I was... See example 15.2.1 on page 213. This one looks more like my situation. My symbols are printed above the lines of text. I am so confused now. I have attached a sample of one way I considered doing it.
Thanks again for quick response and clarification. I read the one on indexes but this was a little different because of the cell 5 heading. I am comforted to know I was on the right track. Sometimes I just need a second opinion, I appreciate you SO MUCH! I just have to say THANK YOU again, for taking the time to answer not just me, but all of us who have these types of inquiries. This is such a great resource for us all.
