[bksvol-discuss] Re: Bookmarks", WAS: Re: Re: a new volunteer approved
- From: Scott Rains <scottr@xxxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: "bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx" <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Tue, 2 Nov 2010 10:30:57 -0700
Just a housekeeper's affirmation to Debby and the list:
Melissa's change of Subject line is a good example of how to keep a relevant
thread going. Adjusting the the title specified the content well.
We can all use this technique when we need to signal that a thread's original
topic has either drifted or sharpened focus.
Thanks, Debby.
Scott Rains
Benetech Fellow, Bookshare Volunteer Department
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From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx [bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx]
On Behalf Of Melissa Smith [mdsmith25@xxxxxxxx]
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 9:52 AM
To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: Bookmarks", WAS: Re: Re: a new volunteer approved
I have used Word's bookmark feature in proofing books before without any
problems. I've also put [begin], that is begin in brackets, to mark my
place, which I simply delete when beginning the proofing session. I also
use the marker [qqq], that is 3 qs in brackets, to mark a place where I
have a question that I'd like some eyes to look at.
Melissa Smith
On 11/2/2010 11:30 AM, Debby Franson wrote:
> Hi Steve and everyone!
>
> When I'm done with a proofreading session, I write the sentence:
>
> Begin proofreading here.
>
> Then wehn I come back, I search for the word "proofreading", delete
> the whole sentence and then write it again when I'm done with that
> day's session. It acts as a bookmark for me. Since the sentence is
> always deleted, there is nothing to worry about remembering to
> remove. I know I would forget, (smile).
>
> Debby
>
> At 07:48 AM 11/2/2010, Steve Holmes wrote
>> I am curious of one thing. If I'm reading along in a large book, say
>> 300 pages or so, and I want to keep my place, I would consider using
>> bookmarks so I can return to the spot next time I come back in. There
>> shouldn't be any problem doing this,should there? I would probably
>> make certain to remove them before checking back in. Anybody have
>> ideas on keeping one's place? The bookmarks feature works good in
>> Open Office Writer as well as MS Word.
>>
>> On Mon, Nov 01, 2010 at 09:47:08PM -0700, Kim Friedman wrote:
>> > Hi, Ann, I just hope you'll leave some fantasy for me (smile).
>> Seriously
>> > though, how will you be proofreading stuff? I have a double-pronged
>> > approach which suits me down to the ground. In actuality, you might
>> say
>> > I fell into it. I use Jaws (my screen reader) and I also have a
>> > BrailleNote mPower 32. What I do is open the rtf document I download,
>> > listen to the text in speech and follow along with my BrailleNote
>> as my
>> > Braille terminal or display device. So far what I've done has been
>> added
>> > to the collection. Also, I'll be happy to pass on to you what was
>> passed
>> > on to me. There are some very helpful people on the list so don't
>> > hesitate to ask any questions. There is no such thing as a stupid
>> > question if you don't know how to do something. Also, if you can enjoy
>> > reading a book and have the little critic in your head pop up a lot
>> > telling you to get rid of that bullet or check the font or whatever
>> and
>> > if that doesn't drive you nuts, you'll do splendidly. Believe it or
>> not,
>> > there are people who find scanning relaxing. Personally, I have a
>> > scanner and I don't know how to use the thing. I find it
>> intimidating as
>> > all get-out. I know of a guy who would rather run and hide than
>> > proofread, whereas I like doing it. I can have an absolutely wonderful
>> > time reading a book and get rid of scanning errors and such with
>> > equanimity. There is a proofreading manual in the volunteer section of
>> > the Bookshare site and you can read it. However, if manuals put you to
>> > sleep (they tend to do that to me), please ask away and if I can help
>> > I'll be glad to answer any questions if I have any answers.
>> Regards, Kim
>> > Friedman. P.S.: Word of advice: the very first thing I learned was
>> to 1.
>> > Download your file your going to read; 2. Leave the file you download
>> > strictly alone and make a working copy (I call this the file you're
>> > going to mess with). You can refer to your original file and if you
>> > leave it alone, that's fine. That way if your computer does something
>> > stupid, it will do it to your working copy. At the end of every
>> session
>> > of proofreading, I save my work, then make a copy of my file I'm
>> working
>> > with and save it somewhere else. I have a folder called proofreading.
>> > When I start a project, I make a subfolder within the proofreading
>> > folder and give it the author's name. In it I keep the raw scan I
>> > downloaded, any correspondence I have with the submitter (I prefer
>> to be
>> > in contact with the submitter in case I have questions about the text
>> > and to report on the work), and a copy of what I've proofread during
>> > that day. Other save stuff to a flash drive, but it never occurred
>> to me
>> > to do that. I hope I haven't intimidated you and I really wish you
>> much
>> > success. K.
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann Petrous
>> > Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 9:18 PM
>> > To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: a new volunteer approved
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I love all kinds of fantasy, however I mostly stick to classic
>> fantasy.
>> > Such as J.R.R Talken, Margaret Weis, and Tracy Hickman. I'm a huge
>> > dragonlance fan. I want to proof read every dragonlance novel there is
>> > so that it can be up on bookshare. Lol I'm also a huge Harry Potter
>> > fan. I love Terry Goodkind, Robert Newcomb, George R.R. Martin, Robert
>> > Jordan etc. I can't wait for the second half of the 12th book in the
>> > Wheel of time series. I shall have to check out the Dancers of
>> Arun. IF
>> > there is a first book in the series, I will check that out. I love
>> > escaping into stories where i don't have to hear about real life
>> things
>> > like cel phones, cars, computers, etc. I love a good sword fight,
>> > dragons, elves, wizards etc. I could go on, but I would be sitting
>> here
>> > all night. Lol Its nice to meet you.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > _____
>> >
>> > From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Kim Friedman
>> > Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 11:50 PM
>> > To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: a new volunteer approved
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Hi, Ann, Kim here. Welcome to the deranged perfectionists as Carrie
>> > calls some of us. I proofread stuff on occasion for Bookshare. Please
>> > ask any kind of question you wish. By the way, what sort of books
>> do you
>> > like to read? I also like fantasy and have proofread fiction so far.
>> > Regards, Kim Friedman. P.S.: If you wish to natter, please write me
>> off
>> > list. K.
>> >
>> > -----Original Message-----
>> > From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Ann Petrous
>> > Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 6:33 PM
>> > To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] Re: a new volunteer approved
>> >
>> > I can't wait to get started. Like Cindy said, if anyone has Fantasy
>> > books that they would like proof read, let me know. Since I need to
>> take
>> > one books at a time, lol I will start with the first courtduel series.
>> > Can't wait.
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > _____
>> >
>> > From: bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > [mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Cindy
>> > Sent: Monday, November 01, 2010 9:22 PM
>> > To: bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
>> > Subject: [bksvol-discuss] a new volunteer approved
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > I want to mention that a new volunteer proofreader (As I recall she
>> > can't scan because she doesn't have the equipment) has joined us. Her
>> > name is Ann Petrous; I'm not forwarding her note because I don't know
>> > that she wants her email address posted. She's especially
>> interested in
>> > proofing fantasy; She's going to do court duel, but she wants to read
>> > the first book in the series first. Have any other fantasies been
>> > scanned and submitted? I think there are a number on the wish list.
>> > There is one Sr. Dolores is doing, I think, and she's and she's going
>> > to [put a hold for Ann when she submits. it,
>> >
>> > Cindy
>> >
>> >
>> > Wonderful. Ann. Welcome.
>> >
>> > Cindy
>> >
>> > Wish List (i.e., books wanted added to the collection) and
>> > books-being-scanned list available at sites below
>> >
>> >
>> >
>> > Wish List: https://wiki.benetech.org/display/BSO/Bookshare+Wish+List
>> >
>> > Books Being Scanned List:
>> > https://wiki.benetech.org/display/BSO/Books+Being+Scanned+List
>> >
>> > --- On Mon, 11/1/10, Ann Petrous <annpetrous@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
>> >
>> >
>> > From: Ann Petrous <annpetrous@xxxxxxxxx>
>> > Subject: i'm aproved
>> > To: "'Cindy'" <popularplace@xxxxxxxxx>
>> > Date: Monday, November 1, 2010, 6:11 PM
>> >
>> > Hey I'm just letting you know that I've been approved for bookshare
>> > volunteering, so if there is a fantasy novel that you see and I don't,
>> > let me know. I grabbed courtduel. I'm going to read the first one
>> before
>> > I read the second. Lol
>> >
>> >
>> >
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