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Braille Module 63 Special Formats: Poetry, Columns, Tables, Outlines LOC Literary Lesson 18, Sections 18.1-18.5

PROFITT Curriculum Braille Module 63 — Special Formats: Poetry, Columns, Tables, Outlines

Braille Module 63-1

Braille Module 63 Special Formats: Poetry, Columns, Tables, Outlines

Literary Lesson 18.1-18.5

Summary

Goal(s): The goal is for the students to gain an understanding of special formats: poetry, columns, tables, outlines and the

rules concerning the usages.

SMART Objectives: Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Realistic, and Time-sensitive

By the end of this module, students should be able to:

BS63.1: Identify prose and standard form

poetry.

BS63.2: Demonstrate proficiency of list

and side-by-side columns.

BS63.3: Demonstrate proficiency of tables.

BS63.4: Demonstrate proficiency of

outlines.

BS63.5: Review and test over poetry, columns, tables, and outlines.

Instructor: Braille instructor

Delivery Method(s):

Lecture Classroom reading Discussion

One-on-one reading Hands on

Length: 5 Hours Five Topics

Any Applicable Business and/or Soft Skills:

Corresponding LOC Manual: Lesson 18.1 Lesson 18.2 [BF Rule 10] Lesson 18.3 [BF Rule 7] Lesson 18.4 [BF Rule 8] Lesson 18.5 [BF Rule 7§3]

Take Away Message(s): Today you have studied special formats for poetry, columns, tables, and outlines. The rules of the literary code do not cover all areas of these special formats and you are referred to Braille Formats: Principles of Print to Braille Transcription whenever needed. There will be many instances in which you will need to know how to make decisions for a braille transcription that will be understandable for the blind reader. Studying the BF Rule cross references in this literary course will give you a head start for when you are completed with the Literary course and ready to tackle textbook format.


Braille Module 63-2

Instructor Preparation

Title of Module: Special Formats: Poetry, Columns, Tables, Outlines

The purpose of this module is for students to be introduced to Special Formats: Poetry, Columns, Tables, and Outlines. The students will test on the information they studied in this module.

Agenda – Literary Lesson 18 §

Topic: Poetry, Columns, Tables, and Outlines Time Allotted: 5 hours

A. Poetry

(30 minutes)

B. Columns

(30 minutes)

C. Tables

(30 minutes)

D. Outlines

(2 hours)

E. Review and Test

(1.5 hours)

Materials and Supplies – items needed in order to carry out the agenda and classroom activities

1. LOC Manual

2. EBAE

3. BF book

4. Handouts and Answer Sheets: Lesson 18.1-18.5: Worksheet (63.D.1), and Answers to Lesson 18.1-18.5: Worksheet (63.D.2), Lesson 18.1-18.5: Test (63.E.1), and

Answers to Lesson 18.1-18.5: Test (63.E.2).

5. You will need copies of the Proofreading Error sheet from Module 6 (6.A.1).

Classroom Preparation

1. Each workstation should have a computer, a braille writer, a slate and stylus, an LOC Manual, EBAE, a means of communicating with the embosser (network or thumb drive), braille paper (not-tractor feed), a braille eraser, pen/pencil, notebook,

and highlighter.

2. Have chalk and erasure board ready for use.


Braille Module 63-3

Curriculum Content

A. Poetry (30 minutes)

Objective BS63.1: Identify prose and standard form poetry.

PREINSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES

The instructor will be familiar with section 18.1 which covers general information. They

will also know section 18.2 and BF Rule 10 about poetry, including poetry in prose form

and standard poetry format.

CONTENT PRESENTATION AND LEARNER PARTICIPATION

As a class the students will read and discuss LOC Manual: Lesson 18.1 about general

information.

Some reminders to the students:

“What are some of the special items that an agency may request you to

transcribe? Answer: magazines, newsletters, catalogs, instruction manuals,

patterns, menus, recipes, playing cards, words to music, transportation

schedules, bank statements, and utility bills. Is there a set code or rule for these

items? Answer: No. What is the best preparation for these items? A sound

knowledge of the basic literary braille code and a thorough familiarity with Braille

Formats: Principles of Print to Braille Transcription is the best preparation a

braillist can have for transcribing such materials.

As a class the students will read and discuss LOC Manual: Lesson 18.2 and BF Rule 10

about poetry.


“Do you remember the dot formation for the line symbol? Answer: dots 345. Can the line symbol begin or end a braille line? Answer: Yes, but it may not stand alone on a line. Where would you list the use of this symbol? When this symbol is used, list it on the special symbols page.

When transcribing poetry that is printed with each poetic line starting at the left margin what cells would you start in and what would be the runover lines? Answer: Start each line in cell 1 with runover lines starting in cell 3.

Remember that when poetry shows an indented pattern, braille should follow print.


Braille Module 63-4

A blank line should ____ and ____ each stanza. Answer: precede and follow. Italics are not used in poetry unless they are needed for ____ and ____. Answer: emphasis or distinction

What do you do if a stanza ends on line 24 or 25 of a braille page? Answer: On the next page, start the next stanza on line three (following the running head and a blank line).

What do you do when a poem occurs in the middle of text and there is not room at the bottom of a braille page for (1) the title (if any), (2) the blank lines which must precede and follow the title, and, (3) the first two complete poetic lines of the first stanza? Answer: The entire poem should be taken to the next page.

Subsequent stanzas in a poem may be divided between braille pages, but the division should be made so that at least one ____ poetic line will appear at the bottom or at the top of the braille page. Answer: complete. Do not divide a poetic line between braille pages.

When an ellipsis indicates a missing stanza(s), it should start in cell __ and be

preceded and followed by blank lines. Answer: cell 1.”

B. Columns (30 minutes)

Objective BS63.2: Demonstrate proficiency of list and side-by-side columns.


The instructor will be familiar with section 18.3 and BF Rule 7 which covers columns,

including lists (single columns) and side-by-side columns.



about columns.


“Capitalization and punctuation of items in columns should be the same in braille

as they are in ____. Answer: Print. Emphasis indicators for words printed in

italics are used in braille only if they are needed for emphasis or distinction.

Columned material is always preceded and followed by a ____ ____. Answer:

blank line

What does vertical form mean? Answer: A single column. How do you braille

these items? They should also be brailled vertically, starting inn cell 1 with

runover lines starting in cell 3.


Braille Module 63-5

Lists with headings are brailled according to the rules in ____ ____. Answer:

Braille Formats

When in print every item in a column or list is preceded by a star, a dark dot, or

a check mark, in braille these bullets are ____. Answer: Ignored.

When columns are shown side by side on one print page they should be

presented in braille in the same manner ____ ____. Answer: If possible.

If there are several unrelated columns across a print page, and it is not possible

to arrange them in the same way in braille what would you do? Answer: Place as

many columns as possible across the braille page with the remaining columns

below them. When there is a relationship between the columns, that relationship

must be ____. Answer: Maintained.

C. Tables (30 minutes)

Objective BS63.3: Demonstrate proficiency of tables.


The instructor will be familiar with section 18.4 and BF Rule 8 which covers tables.



about tables.


“What is a table? Answer: A table is an orderly arrangement of items in vertical columns and horizontal rows where the information that is given in the row headings is necessary for an understanding of the material in the columns. How would you transcribe tables? Answer: They should be transcribed according to the rules in Braille Formats.

Can you divide a table between pages? Answer: When the body of a table will fill one braille page or less, do not divide it between braille pages, regardless of the amount of unused space on the preceding page.

How many braille cells can a table use across the width of a page? 40-cell.

A blank line is left _____, but not _____ the title of the table. Answer: preceding, following.


Braille Module 63-6

A row of dots _____, extending across the full width of the page, is used to represent the top heavy horizontal line (known as the top table line), shown in the print table. Answer: 2356. Dots ____ represent the heavy bottom line (or bottom table line). Answer: 1245. Can you leave a blank line before the top table line or after the bottom table line? Answer: No.

In braille, a horizontal line (dots ____) is used to separate each column heading from the material below. Answer: 25. What is this called? Answer: A separation line. What does a separate line begin with? Answer: It begins with dot 5 at the left margin of each column, followed by an unspaced series of dots 25 extending across the full width of the column.

The column headings and their runovers are ____ justified above their respective columns. Answer: Left. All column headings must ____ on the same braille line. Answer: end.

D. Outlines (2 hours)

Objective BS63.4: Demonstrate proficiency of outlines.


The instructor will be familiar with section 18.5 and BF Rule 7§3 which covers outlines.

You will need copies of: Lesson 18.1-18.5: Worksheet (63.D.1) and Answers to

Lesson 18.1-18.5: Worksheet (63.D.2).


As a class the students will read and discuss LOC Manual: Lesson18.5 and EBAE BF Rule

7§3 concerning outlines.


“When an outline is short (occupying not more than a few print pages), use the

following format:

Begin each main outline division (usually I, II, etc.) at the margin, with

runover lines starting in cell ____. Answer: Cell 5.

Start subdivisions of the first order (usually A, B, etc.) in cell 3 with

runover lines starting in cell ____. Answer: Cell 7.

Indent two cells to the right for the beginning of each lesser

subdivision with runover lines also moving two cells to the ____. (1/5,

3/7, 5/9, 7/11, etc.) Answer: right.”


Braille Module 63-7

The instructor will pass out Lesson 18.1-18.5: Worksheet (63.D.1). This worksheet

contains all of the formats the students have learned in this module. An answer key is

included. Allow time to go over the worksheet and answer questions.

E. Review and Test (1.5 hours)

Objective BS63.5: Review and test over poetry, columns, tables, and outlines.


The instructor will be familiar with the Lesson 18.1-18.5.

You will need copies of: Lesson 18.1-18.5: Test (63.E.1) and Answers to Lesson 18.1-18.5: Test (63.E.2).


Review Lesson 18.1-18.5 of the LOC Manual. The review is designed to prepare the

students for the test. The instructor is to go over each section with emphases on areas

that will be on the test. Allow the students to ask any questions pertaining to the

context of LOC Manual: Lesson 18.1-18.5.

Pass out the Lesson 18.1-18.5: Test (63.E.1) to each student. This test consists of filling in the blank and True or False. An answer key is included. Allow for time to go over the test and answer questions.

The expected outcome of the test will help both the instructor and the students to

understand the students’ strengths and weaknesses. This will allow them to work

together to strengthen the students weaknesses in any area.

ASSESSMENT

This test is necessary for the students and the instructor to determine the knowledge

acquired over Lesson: 18.1-18.5 of the Instruction Manual for Braille Transcribing Fifth

Edition, 2009. It is expected that the students will fully grasp the rules for credit lines

(attributions) and pagination.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Why is the line symbol, dots 345 >, not the same as a slash? It looks like one.

Answer: If the line symbol was brailled the same as a slash the braille reader would

confuse it as such. Therefore another braille symbol was devised in order to distinguish

the two.


Braille Module 63-8

Braille Module 63 Special Formats: Poetry, Columns, Tables, Outlines LOC Literary Lesson 18, Sections 18.1-18.5 Handouts and Answer Sheets


Braille Module 63-9

Lesson 18.1-18.5: Worksheet (63.D.1)

Structure and transcribe the following poem.

In my eyes there lies no vision

but the sight of your dear face.

In my heart there is no feeling

but the warmth of your embrace.

In my mind there are no thoughts

but the thoughts of you, my dear.

In my soul, no other longing

but just to have you near.

All my dreams were built around you,

and I’ve come to know it’s true:

In all my life there is no living

that is not part of you.

-- Helen Steiner Rice “Celebrating Christmas Every Day”

63.D.1


Braille Module 63-10

Structure and transcribe the following list.

Teri’s list of prerequisites for a husband is very long for a stately, mature woman such as herself:

√ Looks-#1 tall, dark, and handsome

√ Income-#2 makes enough money so she can use her income for clothes

√ Family-#3 not divorced, no children

√ Vehicle-#4 4 x 4

√ Housing-#5 owns own home in the country

But, you never know how things will turn out.

63.D.1


Braille Module 63-11

Structure and transcribe the following side-by-side columns.

Language

Young of Animals Have Special Names

The young of many mammals, birds, and fish have come to be called by special

names. A young eel, for example, is an elver. Many young animals, of course, are often referred to simply as infants, babies, younglets, or younglings.

Bunny Rabbit calf Elephant cheeper Quai chick Fowl cockerel rooster codling codfish colt horse (male) cub shark cygnet swan eyas Hawk fawn deer


Braille Module 63- 12

Structure and transcribe the following table.

Olympics

Winter Olympic Games in 1994

Top 5 Final Medal Standings

Gold Silver Bronze Total

Norway 10 11 5 26

Germany 9 7 8 24

Russia 11 8 4 23

Italy 7 5 8 20

U.S. 6 5 2 13

63.D.1



Structure and transcribe the following outline. Following is abridged text of the Ten Commandments in Exodus 20:1-17:

I. I am the Lord your God, who brought you out of the land of Egypt, out of the house of bondage. You shall have no other gods before me.

II. You shall not make for yourself a graven image. You shall not bow down to them or serve them.

III. You shall not take the name of the Lord your God in vain. IV. Remember the Sabbath day, to keep it holy. V. Honor your father and your mother. VI. You shall not kill. VII. You shall not commit adultery. VIII. You shall not steal. IX. You shall not bear false witness against your neighbor.

X. You shall not covet

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Lesson 18.1-18.5: Test (63.E.1)

Fill in the blank.

myriad print stanzas maintained preparation codes table guide

visually body columns indented association bullets parallel separation

1. Print employs many different styles to produce the __________ of magazines, newsletters, catalogs, instruction manuals, patterns, menus, etc., that are available to

the print reader.

2. A sound knowledge of the basic literary braille code and a thorough familiarity with Braille Formats: Principles of Print to Braille Transcription is the best __________ a braillist can have for transcribing such materials.

3. A national organization that offers help with special formats is the National Braille

__________.

4. A national organization that offers help with special formats is the California

Transcribers and Educators of the __________ Handicapped.

5. In poetry in prose form retain quotation marks and/or special typeface used in

__________.

6. Runovers of all lines in the entire poem start two cells to the right of the beginning of the farthest __________ line.

7. Subsequent __________ in a poem may be divided between braille pages, but the division should be made so that at least one complete poetic line will appear at the

bottom or at the top of the braille page.

8. Capitalization and punctuation of items in __________ should be the same in braille as they are in print.

9. When there is a relationship between the columns, that relationship must be

__________.

10. When the __________ of a table will fill one braille page or less, do not divide it between braille pages, regardless of the amount of unused space on the preceding

page.

11. A __________—an orderly arrangement of items in vertical columns and horizontal rows where the information that is given in the row headings is necessary for an understanding of the material in the columns—should be transcribed according to the rules in Braille Formats. 63.E.1



12. __________ items in each column must begin on the same braille line even though

there may be a runover in some lines.

13. The __________ dots are very helpful to the reader in following the braille line

across from column to column.

14. A __________ line begins with dot 5 at the left margin of each column, followed by an unspaced series of dots 25 extending across the full width of the column.

15. There are no set __________ or rules for brailling recipes, playing cards, words to

music, transportation schedules, bank statements, and utility bills.

16. When in print every item in a column or list is preceded by a star, a dark dot, or a

check mark, in braille these __________ are ignored.

Highlight True or False.

17. Transcribers are often asked to braille recipes, playing cards, words to music,

transportation schedules, bank statements, and utility bills. True False

18. When poetry is written in the form of prose with a mark of punctuation, such as a slash or colon, indicating the end of each poetic line, in braille use the line symbol (dots 346) to represent the print punctuation mark. True False

19. In poetry in prose form leave one blank cell before and after the line symbol.

True False

20. In poetry in prose form the line symbol may begin or end a braille line, but it may not

stand alone on a line. True False

21. When the line symbol is used, list it on the transcriber’s notes page. True False

22. When transcribing poetry that is printed with each poetic line starting at the left margin, in braille, start each line in cell 1 with runover lines starting in cell 5. True

False

23. When poetry shows an indented pattern, braille should follow print. True False

24. Print poetic lines shown at the farthest left position start in cell 1 and the first

indented line starts in cell 3. True False

25. A blank line should not precede and follow each stanza. True False

26. Italics are not used in poetry unless they are needed for emphasis or distinction.

True False

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27. When a stanza ends on line 24 or 25 of a braille page, on the next page, start the

next stanza on line three (following the running head and a blank line). True False

28. When a poem occurs in the middle of text and there is not room at the bottom of a braille page for (1) the title (if any), (2) the blank lines which must precede and follow the title, and, (3) the first two complete poetic lines of the first stanza, the

entire poem should be taken to the next page. True False

29. A poetic line can be divided between braille pages. True False

30. When an ellipsis indicates a missing stanza(s), it should start in cell 1 and be

preceded and followed by blank lines. True False

31. Poems with footnotes, irregular indention patterns, unusual spatial arrangements, numbered lines, or containing scansion and/or stress marks should not be

transcribed. True False

32. Columned material is always preceded, but not followed by a blank line. True False

33. When in print items are listed in vertical form, i.e., a single column, they should also be brailled vertically. Each item starts in cell 1 with runover lines starting in cell 3.

True False

34. When lists have no heading, they can be divided between braille pages only if there is room for at least two items on the first page. True False

35. Lists with headings are brailled according to the rules in Braille Formats. True False

36. When columns are shown side-by-side on one print page they should be presented in

braille in the same manner if possible. True False

37. In side-by-side columns, following a blank line, begin the first column at the left

margin. True False

38. Leave three blank cells between the end of the longest item in the first column and

the left-hand margin of the next column. True False

39. If necessary, when an entry is too long for a column, runovers are indented two cells to the right of the left-hand margin of the column. True False

40. In Latin contractions are used in scientific names. True False

41. If there are several unrelated columns across a print page, and it is not possible to arrange them in the same way in braille, place as many columns as possible across

the braille page with the remaining columns below them. True False

42. When preparing a table you must first determine how many cells in the 40-cell braille line should be allotted for each row. True False 63.E.1



43. In braille, a horizontal line (dots 36) is used to separate each column heading from

the material below. True False

44. The column headings and their runovers are left justified above their respective

columns. True False

45. All column headings must end on the same braille line. True False

46. Use guide dots (dot 5) after runovers of two of the items in the first column. True False

47. The guide dots should be used whenever five or more blank cells are left after a short item in a column that is followed on the same braille line by entries in other

columns. True False

48. Leave one blank cell before inserting a series of at least three unspaced guide dots

within the column. True False

49. There still must be two blank cells between the end of the guide dots and the beginning of the next column. True False

50. When transcribing entire texts (such as this manual) or entire sections of texts

printed in outline form, follow the rules as set forth in Braille Formats. True False

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Answers to Lesson 18.1-18.5: Test (63.E.2)

Fill in the blank.

myriad print stanzas maintained preparation codes table guide

visually body columns indented association bullets parallel separation

1. Print employs many different styles to produce the ____ of magazines, newsletters, catalogs, instruction manuals, patterns, menus, etc., that are available to the print

reader. 18.1 myriad

2. A sound knowledge of the basic literary braille code and a thorough familiarity with Braille Formats: Principles of Print to Braille Transcription is the best ____ a braillist can have for transcribing such materials. 18.1 preparation

3. A national organization that offers help with special formats is the National Braille

____. 18.1 Association

4. A national organization that offers help with special formats is the California

Transcribers and Educators of the ____ Handicapped. 18.1 visually

5. In poetry in prose form retain quotation marks and/or special typeface used in ____.

18.2a print

6. Runovers of all lines in the entire poem start two cells to the right of the beginning of the farthest ____ line. 18.2b indented

7. Subsequent ____ in a poem may be divided between braille pages, but the division should be made so that at least one complete poetic line will appear at the bottom or

at the top of the braille page. 18.2b stanzas

8. Capitalization and punctuation of items in ____ should be the same in braille as they are in print. 18.3 columns

9. When there is a relationship between the columns, that relationship must be ____.

18.3b maintained

10. When the ____ of a table will fill one braille page or less, do not divide it between braille pages, regardless of the amount of unused space on the preceding page. 18.4

body

11. A ____—an orderly arrangement of items in vertical columns and horizontal rows where the information that is given in the row headings is necessary for an understanding of the material in the columns—should be transcribed according to the rules in Braille Formats. 18.4 table

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12. ____ items in each column must begin on the same braille line even though there

may be a runover in some lines. 18.3b parallel

13. The ____ dots are very helpful to the reader in following the braille line across from

column to column. 18.4 guide

14. A ____ line begins with dot 5 at the left margin of each column, followed by an unspaced series of dots 25 extending across the full width of the column. 18.4

separation

15. There are no set ____ or rules for brailling recipes, playing cards, words to music,

transportation schedules, bank statements, and utility bills. 18.1 codes

16. When in print every item in a column or list is preceded by a star, a dark dot, or a check mark, in braille these ____ are ignored. 18.3 bullets

Highlight True or False.

17. Transcribers are often asked to braille recipes, playing cards, words to music, transportation schedules, bank statements, and utility bills. True False 18.1

18. When poetry is written in the form of prose with a mark of punctuation, such as a slash or colon, indicating the end of each poetic line, in braille use the line symbol

(dots 346) to represent the print punctuation mark. True False, (dots 345) 18.2a

19. In poetry in prose form leave one blank cell before and after the line symbol. True

False 18.2a

20. In poetry in prose form the line symbol may begin or end a braille line, but it may not stand alone on a line. True False 18.2a

21. When the line symbol is used, list it on the transcriber’s notes page. True False,

special symbols page 18.2a

22. When transcribing poetry that is printed with each poetic line starting at the left margin, in braille, start each line in cell 1 with runover lines starting in cell 5. True False, runover lines starting in cell 3 18.2b

23. When poetry shows an indented pattern, braille should follow print. True False

18.2b

24. Print poetic lines shown at the farthest left position start in cell 1 and the first

indented line starts in cell 3. True False 18.2b

25. A blank line should not precede and follow each stanza. True False, should precede

18.2b

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26. Italics are not used in poetry unless they are needed for emphasis or distinction.

True False 18.2b

27. When a stanza ends on line 24 or 25 of a braille page, on the next page, start the next stanza on line three (following the running head and a blank line). True False 18.2b

28. When a poem occurs in the middle of text and there is not room at the bottom of a braille page for (1) the title (if any), (2) the blank lines which must precede and follow the title, and, (3) the first two complete poetic lines of the first stanza, the entire poem should be taken to the next page. True False 18.2b

29. A poetic line can be divided between braille pages. True False, do not divide 18.2b

30. When an ellipsis indicates a missing stanza(s), it should start in cell 1 and be

preceded and followed by blank lines. True False 18.2b

31. Poems with footnotes, irregular indention patterns, unusual spatial arrangements, numbered lines, or containing scansion and/or stress marks should not be transcribed. True False, should be transcribed according to the rules in Rule 10 of

Braille Formats. 18.2b

32. Columned material is always preceded, but not followed by a blank line. True False,

preceded and followed by a blank line 18.3

33. When in print items are listed in vertical form, i.e., a single column, they should also be brailled vertically. Each item starts in cell 1 with runover lines starting in cell 3. True False 18.3a

34. When lists have no heading, they can be divided between braille pages only if there is room for at least two items on the first page. True False, at least three items

18.3a

35. Lists with headings are brailled according to the rules in Braille Formats. True False 18.3a

36. When columns are shown side-by-side on one print page they should be presented in

braille in the same manner if possible. True False 18.3b

37. In side-by-side columns, following a blank line, begin the first column at the left

margin. True False 18.3b

38. Leave three blank cells between the end of the longest item in the first column and

the left-hand margin of the next column. True False, two blank cells 18.3b

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39. If necessary, when an entry is too long for a column, runovers are indented two cells

to the right of the left-hand margin of the column. True False 18.3b

40. In Latin contractions are used in scientific names. True False 18.3b

41. If there are several unrelated columns across a print page, and it is not possible to arrange them in the same way in braille, place as many columns as possible across the braille page with the remaining columns below them. True False 18.3b

42. When preparing a table you must first determine how many cells in the 40-cell braille

line should be allotted for each row. True False, for each column 18.4

43. In braille, a horizontal line (dots 36) is used to separate each column heading from

the material below. True False, dots 25 18.4

44. The column headings and their runovers are left justified above their respective

columns. True False 18.4

45. All column headings must end on the same braille line. True False 18.4

46. Use guide dots (dot 5) after runovers of two of the items in the first column. True False 18.4

47. The guide dots should be used whenever five or more blank cells are left after a short item in a column that is followed on the same braille line by entries in other

columns. True False, four or more 18.4

48. Leave one blank cell before inserting a series of at least three unspaced guide dots within the column. True False 18.4

49. There still must be two blank cells between the end of the guide dots and the beginning of the next column. True False 18.4

50. When transcribing entire texts (such as this manual) or entire sections of texts printed in outline form, follow the rules as set forth in Braille Formats. True False

18.5

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