betty.marshall
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I am so glad you brought up this example. (Example 9.1-1 acyl-S-CoA on page 121 of the Chemistry Codebook.) This is the first example in Section 9 which discusses abbreviations and acronyms. When examples are taken out of context, unless you are familiar with the topic it is sometimes hard to know exactly what you are looking at. In this case, the letter S is not representing the element sulfur. It is an abbreviation (something to do with left hand/right hand orientation in organic molecules, within the subject of stereochemistry) and so --as an abbreviation-- it carries the English letter indicator because it is a single letter. You are correct that *if it represented sulfur, there would be no ELI.
The elements in the Periodic Table are *not abbreviations. They are chemical symbols. When following the Chemistry code, do not use ELIs with chemical symbols, in any context (narrative, structure, table).
The trick here is to know whether the letter is an abbreviation or an element. In the context of a textbook, you will probably know. If you don't understand the material, find someone --a chemist, a chemistry teacher-- who can tell you what you are looking at. Sometimes the internet can help, too.
I send greetings to la Belle Province!
To request a copy of the macro files, simply send an e-mail to: tactilemacros@rogers.com
This address has been set up for the purpose of handling such requests.
We are planning to offer the workshop again at the fall conference in San Antonio, October 24-27. A detailed instruction manual is provided with the workshop.Betty
The letter k following the Begin Shape Indicator shows the reader that it is one key on the keyboard F3, rather than Shift F3. (See Section 13.2)
The example should end with the End Shape Indicator. Thank you for pointing out the Caps Release error.
The End Computer Braille Code symbol is the same symbol as is used for the End Shape Indicator. When use in this manner, it would need to listed on the Special Symbols page as the End Shape Indicator.So, it should have read: [braille]_$k_f3_:
Betty
I have another question regarding keyboard commands. In the above example of F3 (the function key at the top of the keyboard) I notice in braille that the shift indicator is used before the 'f', will the reader know that the 'f' in F3 is capitalized on the keyboard and that the command is not Shift F3? Also at the end of the example in the previous post why is the capital release symbol used and not the end computer braille symbol?
Thank you,
SueAs a Nemeth transcriber you will be using "The Nemeth Braille Code for Mathematics and Science Notation 1972 Revision" as your primary resource. Your secondary resource is "Braille Formats, Principals of Print to Braille". Make sure you have also downloaded any code updates from the BANA website. Rule 13 of Braille Formats covers information on transcribing tests and examinations.
I do know that BANA has a committee currently working on creating guidelines specific to the production of examination material. As with other committee work, these things take time to develop. But rest assured, they are aware that there are questions and concerns regarding the transcription of exams, and are working towards completing their documentation for BANA's approval.
Betty
A math textbook lists the signs and symbols for the Ancient Numeration Systems (all listed in Addendum 1). The student had to answer questions pertaining to these languages. My question is Rule VII--Later Greek Signs and Symbols; 600 chi and 700 psi. Are these correct? The textbook (and a website) on these two symbols were transposed from the Addendum. I'm confused--it's all Greek to me. (Sorry, couldn't help that). 🙂
Tina...I don't show where you attached a scan of your illustration. Do you still need an answer to your question? In the past we have brailled food pyramids by drawing the triangular shape, omitting the pictures of the food and writing in the names for each layer beside the shape. If you need further assistance, let me know. Diane
[quote=betty.marshall]Hi Tina,
If you have not already completed the lessons in An Introduction to Braille Mathematics, you should contact the National Federation for the Blind for information regarding the Nemeth course.
Yes, it is difficult, but will broaden your knowledge base and should (since there are few certified Nemeth transcribersres) result in further transcribing opportunities.
If you have already completed the lessons, then no, we cannot give any advice on the certification exam.
Betty[/quote]I was told this has a lot to do with Braille Formats also. So I have not taken the lessons yet and while I do take the lessons then I can get advice from here on the formats correct?
I do not have a teacher or someone to work with as of yet, I am still trying to make a decision on whether or not to attempt. 😉
So thank you to all who do give me advice.Sorry... It's stated in the book that the author is using a "colon instead of a vertical bar".
Thanks again.It,s not only 1 page. It's the entire Grade 1 scenario. I've uploaded the first Chapters of the book on Google Docs. Link: https://docs.google.com/open?id=0B01sLHLPVkgUZDEyZTczM2MtZjY2NS00NmE5LTkxMTItMzU3YmRjNWZmMmY2
If you cannot view this, is there an e-mail or telephone number I can call you to explain.
Thank you.Each new paragraph in the footnote should begin in cell 7, with runovers in cell 5. The equation that is centered in print would be treated as displayed material in Nemeth.
The entire passage should be transcribed in Nemeth, not just the displayed material (as indicated in your statement within parentheses). I assume that your attachment has been taken from a mathematics book.Betty
When transcribing tables in Nemeth Code, you must refer to Rule 8 of Braille Formats. Tables use the full wideth of the braille line(beginning in cell 1), and quite likely require boxing lines. (If you wish, you may attach a scan of the page you are transcribing, so that we can assist you in determining whether or not this is a table according to criteria of the definition.)
Hope this answers your question.Betty
In literary braille the format would be 1/5 for the question with 3/7 for the answer choices, but this is math for which we use the Nemeth code. For a question with subdivisions (in this case, numbered answer choices), the format for the question is 1/5 and for the subdivisions (no matter what the level they are indented in print) are in 3/5. See pg 195 of the Nemeth Code book, Rule XXV Section 191 b.
I hope that by reading this section of the code book, this will be clarified.
Betty
