[bksvol-discuss] Re: feedback for the manual
- From: "Nan Hawthorne" <hathorn@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Mon, 20 Aug 2007 16:31:48 -0700
Huh? Then how does one correct it?
Nan
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Jill O'Connell
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: feedback for the manual
In my opinion, you don't.
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From: "Nan Hawthorne" <hathorn@xxxxxxxxxxx>
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Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: feedback for the manual
> Question: how do you know whether the page breaks and page numbers are
> correct if you aren't comparing the download to the print copy?
>
> Nan
>
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> [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]On Behalf Of Grandma Cindy
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>
> Mayrie,
>
> I think you steps are excellent, only I do them in a
> different order. If one reads the book correcting as
> one goes, then the first six items on your list are
> done while doing the last two, i.e., reading and
> enjoying oneself. When I've finished, I do a final
> spell-check and, like someone else mentioned, I
> usually find a scanno I've missed; and I do a final
> page-number check. I've found that sometimes I get so
> involved in the story that I've forgotten to put in a
> page break or page number or repeated the number.
> smile
>
> Cindy
>
> --- Mayrie ReNae <mrenae@xxxxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>
>> Hi Nan,
>>
>> I noticed your message when you posted it,
>> and have been
>> pondering it. When I started volunteering for
>> BookShare, I almost
>> made for myself the kind of check list that you are
>> talking
>> about. Early on, I always felt as though I had
>> forgotten to do
>> something. So, I'll give you a list of the things
>> that I try to do
>> with a book to make sure that it is in the best
>> shape that I know how
>> to make it. It is likely that others will either
>> add to, or subtract
>> from this list. I'll try to be concise, as a check
>> list should
>> be. If you would like more detailed instructions
>> for any of the
>> steps, just ask. I'm absolutely positive that folks
>> will help
>> you. They did me. The order in which you do things
>> is completely up
>> to you. This is just an idea. I hope that perhaps
>> it will help you
>> a little. Now, watch, I'll forget to put something
>> on the list, just
>> as I am always afraid that I'll leave some step
>> undone. My list will be below.
>>
>> Peace,
>> Mayrie
>>
>> Check that all copyright information is present and
>> legible.
>> Check that all pages of the book are present.
>> Remove headers.
>> Protect page numbers.
>> Protect chapter titles.
>> Seek out common scanning errors and correct them.
>> Do some sort of spell check.
>> Sit back and read, fixing as you go anything wrong
>> that any of these
>> steps missed.
>> Enjoy yourself!!!
>>
>> At 06:46 AM 8/16/2007, you wrote:
>> >Something I would find quite hellpful is some sort
>> of checklist for
>> >validation.. something easy to refer to. I am sure
>> that would be helpful
>> >for scanners as well. There is nothing wrong with
>> how this is presented in
>> >the manual now, but offering it in an extra neat
>> little package would be
>> >wonderful.
>> >
>> >Nan
>> >
>> >
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