Our programme for these sessions:
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SESSION 1: THEORETICAL DATE: 17 MARCH 2023 TIME: 08:00 – 12:00 |
SESSION 2: PRACTICAL DATE: 24 MARCH 2023 TIME: 08:00 – 12:00 |
SESSION 3: FEEDBACK DATE: 31 MARCH 2023 TIME: 08:00 – 12:00 |
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Introduction (Information organisation; intellectual control; purpose of indexing) |
Characteristics and types of indexing |
Feedback and comments on the exercises |
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Basics & principles (Conceptual analysis; function of an index; terminology; references; arrangement; formats and styles) |
Difference between indexing books and indexing continuing resources |
Editing & evaluation an index (Editing and proofreading your own index; evaluating an index; language issues; writing an introduction to your index; the final index) |
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Exercises (These will be interspersed with the theory where applicable to illustrate the principles. The main focus will be on book indexing.) |
Other elements (Indexing bibliographies, footnotes, end notes, illustrations, tables) |
The indexing profession (Freelancing; drawing up an agreement; relationship with author/publisher; software) |
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Steps in the indexing process |
Special material (Objects (eg museums); maps; music; archival records/documents; photographs) |
Summary: Final thoughts |
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Take home exercises |
Take home exercises |
Useful resources |