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Style guide for [[The Portal Transcripts]]. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m_nCPXVSFfTw7asW7oMUoINwVoHxKz78Wqeiss_DrM0/edit?usp=sharing Link]. | Style guide for [[The Portal Transcripts]]. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m_nCPXVSFfTw7asW7oMUoINwVoHxKz78Wqeiss_DrM0/edit?usp=sharing Link]. | ||
== Word Processor Configuration == | |||
* Disable smart quotes | |||
* Disable Substitutions | |||
== Headings == | |||
== Paragraphs == | |||
Paragraphs should contain a whole idea. | |||
=== Paragraph Breaks === | |||
Paragraph breaks don't always have to be for total change of topic. The next subtopic in a line of thought can be broken into its own paragraph to help readability. More paragraphs also = more timestamps. | |||
=== Timestamp === | |||
The timestamp is italicized, always of the form 00:00:00 (hours:minutes:seconds). It marks the beginning of a paragraph. It is separated by a line break (shift+enter) instead of a paragraph break. This can be checked by triple-clicking a paragraph to select it, and seeing whether the timestamp is also highlighted as part of the selection. | |||
=== Speaker Tag === | |||
The speaker tag is bold, punctuated by a colon, and in-line with the paragraph. | |||
== Punctuation == | |||
=== Commas === | |||
Use the Oxford comma. | |||
Comma before single and double quotes that begin a new clause. | |||
=== Dashes === | |||
Em-dash or long dash (—) for interruptions (mid-word or mid-sentence) or abrupt change in a sentence's topic. No space after the dash. | |||
En-dash in certain | |||
=== Ellipses === | |||
=== Quotations === | |||
Comma before single and double quotes that begin a new clause. | |||
Double quotes for dialogue or speech, terms or phrases, and scare quotes. For dialogue and speech, end-punctuation is inside the quote. Otherwise it is outside, or there is no punctuation. | |||
==== Indirect Quotations ==== | |||
No capitalization and no preceding comma. | |||
== Capitalization == | |||
Capitalize essay titles. | |||
Capitalize book titles. | |||
=== Acronyms === | |||
Acronyms are capitalized and unpunctuated: PhD, UK, USA, DISC, etc. | |||
Slogans that reduce to acronyms are capitalized, i.e. "Make America Think Harder (MATH)". | |||
Name acronyms are capitalized and punctuated: M.C. Escher. | |||
=== Portal Terms === | |||
Portal terms aren't capitalized: embedded growth obligation, gated institutional narrative, etc. | |||
However, Portal terms that are explicitly proper nouns are capitalized: The Portal, Wokistan, Magastan | |||
== Italicization == | |||
Italicize book titles. | |||
Italicize foreign language phrases/terms i.e. sine qua non, unless they're in quotes that aren't dialogue quotes. | |||
== Hyphenation == | |||
== Numbers == | |||
Numbers greater than ten should be written out as numerals. Numbers less than ten can also be written as numerals so long as it's internally consistent within a transcript. | |||
== Editor's Notes == | |||
When necessary, add a missing, unspoken word to clarify the meaning of a sentence, i.e. [if], [the], etc. [https://theportal.group/18-eric-weinstein-solo-slipping-the-disc-state-of-the-portal-chapter-2020/ "... I have seen no printed discussion of where the supposed trading records of this person [are], who seemed to amass a fortune."] | |||
If there is an obvious flaw in grammar of something spoken, add [''sic''] after the mistake, i.e. [https://theportal.group/8-andrew-yang-the-different-candidate-the-media-wants-you-to-ignore/ "I didn’t felt [sic] ..."] | |||
== Miscellaneous == | |||
For words that end in "m" extended with -my, add the ending to the existing word, don't conjugate it. "Spectrum" + "-my" = "Spectrummy" | |||
Revision as of 18:30, 26 April 2021
Style guide for The Portal Transcripts. Link.
Word Processor Configuration
- Disable smart quotes
- Disable Substitutions
Headings
Paragraphs
Paragraphs should contain a whole idea.
Paragraph Breaks
Paragraph breaks don't always have to be for total change of topic. The next subtopic in a line of thought can be broken into its own paragraph to help readability. More paragraphs also = more timestamps.
Timestamp
The timestamp is italicized, always of the form 00:00:00 (hours:minutes:seconds). It marks the beginning of a paragraph. It is separated by a line break (shift+enter) instead of a paragraph break. This can be checked by triple-clicking a paragraph to select it, and seeing whether the timestamp is also highlighted as part of the selection.
Speaker Tag
The speaker tag is bold, punctuated by a colon, and in-line with the paragraph.
Punctuation
Commas
Use the Oxford comma.
Comma before single and double quotes that begin a new clause.
Dashes
Em-dash or long dash (—) for interruptions (mid-word or mid-sentence) or abrupt change in a sentence's topic. No space after the dash.
En-dash in certain
Ellipses
Quotations
Comma before single and double quotes that begin a new clause.
Double quotes for dialogue or speech, terms or phrases, and scare quotes. For dialogue and speech, end-punctuation is inside the quote. Otherwise it is outside, or there is no punctuation.
Indirect Quotations
No capitalization and no preceding comma.
Capitalization
Capitalize essay titles.
Capitalize book titles.
Acronyms
Acronyms are capitalized and unpunctuated: PhD, UK, USA, DISC, etc.
Slogans that reduce to acronyms are capitalized, i.e. "Make America Think Harder (MATH)".
Name acronyms are capitalized and punctuated: M.C. Escher.
Portal Terms
Portal terms aren't capitalized: embedded growth obligation, gated institutional narrative, etc.
However, Portal terms that are explicitly proper nouns are capitalized: The Portal, Wokistan, Magastan
Italicization
Italicize book titles.
Italicize foreign language phrases/terms i.e. sine qua non, unless they're in quotes that aren't dialogue quotes.
Hyphenation
Numbers
Numbers greater than ten should be written out as numerals. Numbers less than ten can also be written as numerals so long as it's internally consistent within a transcript.
Editor's Notes
When necessary, add a missing, unspoken word to clarify the meaning of a sentence, i.e. [if], [the], etc. "... I have seen no printed discussion of where the supposed trading records of this person [are, who seemed to amass a fortune."]
If there is an obvious flaw in grammar of something spoken, add [sic] after the mistake, i.e. "I didn’t felt [sic ..."]
Miscellaneous
For words that end in "m" extended with -my, add the ending to the existing word, don't conjugate it. "Spectrum" + "-my" = "Spectrummy"