[bksvol-discuss] Re: Bookmarks", WAS: Re: Re: a new volunteer approved
- From: "Kim Friedman" <kimfri11@xxxxxxxxxxx>
- To: <bksvol-discuss@xxxxxxxxxxxxx>
- Date: Sun, 07 Nov 2010 09:49:43 -0800
Hi, Melissa, what I do is write in brackets the words "start here" when
I end each proofreading session and delete it when I start again. I've
never marked up the text to indicate if I have questions, but what do
you think of writing TQ to mark the file where you have problems? Of
course one would have to delete those before sending it up for approval.
Do you mark it at the top of the page next to the page number or do you
mark it near the word in question? Regards, Kim Friedman. P.S.: I tell
you, I ask myself if I had a head on my shoulders why I never thought to
do something like that. Usually I copy snippets of questionable text and
send them to the submitter. K.
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[mailto:bksvol-discuss-bounce@xxxxxxxxxxxxx] On Behalf Of Melissa Smith
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2010 9:53 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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