[Michael Gunner]

Hello Shellee,

Thank you for your question.

9.1.1 defines displayed material as:

"material appears within the flow of regular text and is set off from the body of the text by blank lines,
change of margins, or emphasis."

Your example appears to show the text messages preceded by a heading.  For this reason, I do not think following the displayed material guidelines in Section 9 would be the best choice.

Since text messages are essentially dialogue, I would recommend following the Braille Format Guidelines Section 14. Specifically, 14.1, 14.5, & 14.9.1

Michael

 

[Michael Gunner]

Hello Xia,

Thank you for your questions. It is always better to ask when you need clarification.

2.4.1.b refers specifically to information that would normally go on the title page, but because there is not enough room, it will not fit.  The cell five heading would apply to headings such as Authors, Editors, and Consultants (if an agency requires). This heading would not apply to the title of the book.

2.17  In this situation, the bullets identify separate content entries. Since they are separate entries, they must be placed on their own line as a separate entry.  The other entry is a single contents entry, which requires only one line.

2-21

The use of the colon. I believe this should be a semi-colon. The previous version of Braille Formats 2011 used a colon. However,  Version 2016 updated this to a semicolon.

You are correct; based on BF2.3.5f,  you would use the editor's name since no author is listed. Sample 2-21 references an editorial staff listed under the heading STAFF CREDITS FOR PRENTICE HALL LITERATURE. In this situation, it seems that the editorial staff refers to all PRENTICE HALL LITERATURE as opposed to this specific book.

The use of the (cont.) is governed by 2.10.10a, which states in part: "Insert “(cont.)” after the last listed item only. " In this example, PLOT is the last listed item. So you would not place (cont.) after SHORT STORIES.

Michael

 

 

 

[Michael Gunner]

Hello Soo,

Thank you for your question.

Tables consist of a relationship between columns and rows, which suggests that there should be more than one row of entries. I find it puzzling that the author of the second screenshot concluded that just a single row of text should be treated as a table.

You have accurately identified the example from the Braille Formats that pertains to your situation. (BF sample 10-5) However, this example is reliant on  BF9.2.4, which outlines the format for Displayed Short Word lists and which states in part:

"Horizontal word lists across the print page must fit on a single braille line, with each word separated by a blank cell"

I recommend following the example from Section 10 and the Guidelines in Section 9.

Michael

• This reply was modified 2 months, 1 week ago by Michael Gunner. Reason: removed bulletin article reference

[Michael Gunner]

Hello Mary,

Thank you for your question. I understand how frustrating it can be to find two different examples for the same guideline. In this case, neither example is incorrect. The general rule for special symbols is to use the wording from the corresponding code, which in this instance is Unified English Braille (UEB). Technically, the word "mention" should be used, as it comes directly from the symbol description in the UEB code book. However, upon further investigation, I discovered that the authors of the Braille Format Guidelines intentionally omitted the word "mention" from the description to ensure that it would fit on a single braille line.

Michael

[Michael Gunner]

Hello Mary,

In looking at your example, it would be helpful to have the directions to the exercise set. As it is now it is difficult to determine how the words "yes and no" as well as how the sentences apply to the words in the box.

Thanks

Michael

[Michael Gunner]

That is a solution I had not thought of. My original inclination was to treat those symbols as freestanding using 4.4.6 as a guide. However, there was pushback form other transcribers who thought UEB was the correct way and yet others who thought the whole "unit" should just enclose in Nemeth indicators and uncontracted. I am hopeful that others are following this thread will chime in with their thoughts.

Thank you!!

[Michael Gunner]

Here is two additional examples. Unfortunately I do not have the print. The first is a pronunciation guide appearing in a Nemeth w/UEB book. The second is words equivalents used in literary context.   For example oste/o = bone, -cyte = cell, -genesis = producing.

There are opposing views as to which code to you on these examples as well.

Thanks!

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[Michael Gunner]

Thank you for the response. So basically, since all tactiles are left flush, all sources will be blocked in cell 5 after tactle.

[Michael Gunner]

I think that makes sense. I was stuck on trying to keep the binomial concept and though about a TN, but I think this works.  Thanks!

[Michael Gunner]

Update: Actually now that look more closely the illustrations and their captions are on their own print page.

[Michael Gunner]

Thanks for the response. Hadn't thought about using a TN to get rid of the $ sign. After looking at the material as well as the surrounding text, I decided on a nested list format.

Thanks again!

[Michael Gunner]

Kyle,

Thank you for your response. Using textures had occurred to me. It is just something I haven't seen before. Glad to know I can do that. I have used the APH Library a lot but was not aware of the Canadian image library. I will check it out.

Michael

 

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