Michael Gunner
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Hello Anne,
The simple answer to your first question is yes. Within the table of contents, there are no blank lines between consecutive centered headings and the transcriber created volume divisions regardless whether they are 1, 10 or Following Volumes. There are numerous examples in the samples portion of section 2 of the braille formatting guidelines.
As for question 2, braille formats 2.12.1 states: "The first item listed in the table of contents is generally considered the first page of the main body of the book." The key word is "generally" as there are always exceptions that requires a transcriber to use their judgement. A good general rule is to look to braille formats 2.7 Front Matter Basics through braille formats 2.11.Other Front Matter. This will help you determine what material would be considered a preliminary page and what is the point at which body matter starts. The inclusion of roman numerals can also be helpful in distinguishing between preliminary and body material.
Also remember that while the training program is an awesome resource, when it comes your manuscript do not forget to reference the braille formatting guidelines as well.
Mike
The margins for exercises with sub entries is 1-5, 3-5. In this situation, rather than treating the text following the displayed material as an additional paragraph which would be 7-5. The transcriber considered the text a continuation of the original question which would be 1-5. So the text after the displayed text would be 5-5.
Hello Xia,
Upon looking at sample 10-4, the displayed poem starts in cell 7 preceded by six blank cells. The reason for this margin is because displayed exercise material starts 2 cells to the right of the previous braille line. In this case, even though there is no braille text on the previous line, if there was the text would begin in cell five.
In the example, the exercise answers start in cell 3 which is the correct format for exercises with subentries.
Thank you
Mike
Hello Lynna,
You have asked an intriguing question.
The consensus is, the the specific headings you reference are part of the transcriber pages. Since these pages are not part of book, the information on these pages follows the specific guidelines in their relevant sections of braille formats.
Specifically, the two sections mentioned (2.6.1a & 2.5.2a), state exactly where both headings are to be placed. Since there are specific guidelines for these headings, our belief is that you should follow 2.6.1a & 2.5.2a irregardless of the text on the previous page.
Thanks for the question. We will be adding it to the list of items for the BANA committee to consider.
Mike
Thank you for the question.
To answer the first question. A closer read of the timeline guidelines indicates that a transcriber's note is only required when the timeline appears on more than two consecutive pages. In the table example, a TN would not be needed.
As for the table, the TN would be placed before the table. Within tables, braille page changes would fall between table rows. To make this happen, I recommend changing the format of this table to one of the wide table options. Specifically, in this situation, I recommend the listed table format. I have attached a PDF showing how I would lay it out.
Mike
Hello Lynnette,
Thank you for your question.
Information on the title page is limited to the five segments outlined in section 2.3.3 of the Braille Formats Principles of Print-to-Braille Transcription, 2016.
The guidelines for information located on the book cover, jacket, or inside cover details can be found in section 2.8. I suggest applying these guidelines to the epigraph.
Mike
Hi Michelle,
I apologize for the delay in my response.
Based on your example, I agree that a heading is appropriate. However, I recommend using initial capitalization instead of all capitalization. I believe that your example falls under the Note in the rule below.
The answer to your question is found in the Braille Formats 5.2.1a
If the use of small capitals is determined to be a required print font, use a transcriber-defined typeform indicator to indicate the small capitals (Example: HORSE). If the small capitals do not need to be distinguished in some way, the word(s) may be fully capitalized in braille. Note: Use a capital indicator before the first letter of a word printed in small capitals when the initial letter of the word is shown in larger font (Example: HORSE). (In the rules, the H is larger)
Hello Tiffany,
Since the examples you are referring to Mathematical Equations, I think this question is best answered by either the UEB technical or Nemeth Experts depending on the code you are using.
Please repost this question on one of their forums. I am sure you will get an excellent answer.
Thank you,
Mike
Hello Cindy,
Thank you for your question.
The guidelines for Teacher's Reference Materials is found in the BANA Guidelines
for the Transcription of Early Educational Materials from Print to Braille. Specifically, Guideline 4 which states:4.3 Teacher's Reference Materials
4.3.1 Following the inkprint title page, there are additional inkprint pages which are recommended. They are titled "Teacher’s Reference Materials."
4.3.2 In each braille volume the Teacher’s Reference Materials should include the following:
a. a centered heading which reads: Teacher’s Reference Materials
b. a print copy of the Special Symbols page(s)
c. a print copy of the Transcriber’s Notes page(s), including a listing of each transcriber’s note from within the braille volume. These are identified by print page number, with the appropriate continuation letter, and are brailled in the order in which they appear in the volume.Given this guidance, I would say the State Standards are not required to be placed in the Teacher Reference Materials. However, the inclusion of state standards is often an agency decision. It would not hurt to ask the agency if they would like them included.
Mike
Hi Lynna,
Thank you for the question.
Although the clarification specifically discusses text, I think that a blank line is a blank line. I would apply the same format to all blank lines including a tactile.
Mike
Hi Melissa,
Yes, according to 4.8.3, headings can be changed to enhance the importance of a heading. I see nothing in the rules that does not allow you to change a heading if a transcriber believe it is less important or if more options are needed. The most important thing with headings is to be consistent.
Mike
When determining heading hierarchy, you should also consider how the heading placement as well as the print font. In your situation, although the print font is the same the placement is different. I believe this would allow you to make the Think, Talk, and Write headings cell 5 as long as all Think, Talk and Write headings were consistent.
However, if you are concerned about them all being the same, the headings Think, Talk, and Write are independent enough to be there own centered heading.
Mike
Hello Jessica,
Thank you for your question.
Figuring out headings can be a real hassle. You are correct that a cell 7 heading is applied to the lowest hierarchy levels in print. However, there may be different text elements that can be considered the "lowest level" depending on the book's layout.
As for your example, it appears to me that the hierarchy would be:
Modeled and Guided Instruction, Read, Genre: Science Article, Beaver Lodges by Bryan Davis.
In this situation, I recommend making them all centered headings. The way you have it now, the headings Read and Genre are subheadings to the story. In reality, the story title is a subheading to the Genre. Since the story heading should be centered, making the rest of the heading centered will allow you to place them one after another with a blank line between them. The centered headings could then be used throughout the book for other similar headings.
Mike
Hello,
Thank you for your question.
You are correct. Braille formats does not explicitly address this issue.
However, it is common practice to repeat the chapter heading followed by (cont.) In subsequent volumes.
Mike
Hello Michelle,
Thank you for your question.
You are correct in the citing of bf 5.3.1 as a reference for your decision making. Deciding to retain or not to retain font attributes can be a challenge. My most important recommendation is to be consistent. If you decide to keep a typeform font do so for the entire book.
As for this specific example, keeping the font in the first paragraph is a good idea. You can also consider making the bold/italic words a heading to eliminate the need for any font.
I do not think that the font in the listed steps needs to be retained. I think the use of the colon is sufficient to set those words off. However, that does not mean that you cannot keep the bold. It ultimately is the transcriber's choice. Just remember to be consistent.
