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Hi Shellee,
I focused on the punctuation and did not notice another error. If you haven’t already, check the use of the number sign when the numbers are in contact with the opening brace. They should be omitted.
Hello Shellee,
Thank you for submitting such an intriguing example. You are correct the Nemeth code does not address situations like this. In these types of situations, we need to focus on readability as opposed to strict adherence to the rules. Following that logic, the committee believes the best way to transcribe this example is to follow print and place the punctuation at the end of each line rather than all three on the top line.
Mike
Hello,
Can you upload your example so I can better understand what you are dealing with.
Thank you
Mike
Hello Katy,
Thank you for your question.
Once you have determined to keep the bold font, follow Rule 6.3.4 of the Nemeth Code.
Mike
Hello Delores,
Thanks for the question!
In this situation you are incorrect to close and then reopen the Nemeth code indicators. There is nothing in the tactile that requires a switch back to UEB.
Mike
Hello,
Since the R is connected to the number, they are modified. Modified numbers need to be transcribed into Nemth code.
Mike
Hello,
Thank you for the question.
In looking at your example, the text states to use the linear regression command on a graphing device. As I researched this topic, I found that the linear regression command on a scientific calculator is “LinReg”. To get there, you click STAT, then CALC ….
Based on this information, the words linear regression will not appear on the screen, and you should transcribe contracted in UEB using a transcriber-defined font for the sans serif.
Mike
Thank you for the question.
Based on NC 26.3.5, the division of units of measure between lines applies to numbers, letters, and their associated abbreviation.
In your example, the inclusion of the word kilometers separates the two units. This allows you to divide between lines.
Mike
Happy Thursday,
Thanks for the question.
Option 3 is the best choice. While there is no hard and fast rules addressing your example, the 71 does not need to be in Nemeth code. Placing the opening indator after the 71 is the best option.
Mike
Hello,
That is a good question and can definitely be a cause for confusion.
Under the rule in section 4.6.4 of the Nemeth Code, you can choose the code that works best for your numbers. In this case, because the numbers are unmodified, UEB is the appropriate choice. As these numbers are considered UEB text, applying the UEB guidelines is the correct choice. (NC 26.4.2)
Mike
Hello Cheri,
Thank you for your question. You are touching on a frustrating aspect of Nemeth w/UEB transcriptions.
The rules governing code-switching and when to use them can be found in Rule 4 of the Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Science Notation 2022. Further explanation can be found in AN INTRODUCTION TO BRAILLE MATHEMATICS USING UEB WITH NEMETH A Course for Transcribers Second Edition, 2025—specifically Lessons 1 and 4.
For your example, the words you are using to represent the shapes would just be transcribed in UEB unless they were in the Nemeth code switches.
Please see the attachment for how your examples would be transcribed.
Mike
