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Style guide for [[The Portal Transcripts]]. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m_nCPXVSFfTw7asW7oMUoINwVoHxKz78Wqeiss_DrM0/edit?usp=sharing Link]. | |||
== Word Processor Configuration == | == Word Processor Configuration == | ||
* Disable smart quotes | |||
* Disable Substitutions | |||
Disable smart quotes | |||
Disable | |||
== Spelling Help == | == Spelling Help == | ||
Search for unknown terms or names, or search for the words in their context to find their proper spelling | Search for unknown terms or names, or search for some of the words in their context to find their proper spelling. | ||
== Headings == | == Headings == | ||
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== Paragraphs == | == Paragraphs == | ||
Paragraphs should contain a whole idea. | |||
Paragraphs should | |||
=== Paragraph Breaks === | === Paragraph Breaks === | ||
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=== Timestamp === | === Timestamp === | ||
The timestamp is italicized, always of the form | 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 (<code>shift+enter</code>) 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 === | === Speaker Tag === | ||
The speaker tag is bold, punctuated by a colon, and in-line with the paragraph. | The speaker tag is bold, punctuated by a colon, and in-line with the paragraph. | ||
== Punctuation == | == Punctuation == | ||
Our punctuation rules. | |||
=== Commas === | === Commas === | ||
Use the Oxford comma. | Use the Oxford comma. | ||
Comma before single and double quotes that begin a new clause. | |||
=== Hyphenation === | === Hyphenation === | ||
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=== Dashes === | === Dashes === | ||
Em-dash or long dash (—) for interruptions (mid-word or mid-sentence) or abrupt change in a sentence's topic. | 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 | En-dash multiple names used as an adjective, such as in Teller–Ulam design or Yang–Mills theory. | ||
=== Ellipses === | === Ellipses === | ||
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=== Quotations === | === 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. | |||
Single quotes for thoughts. If it the sentence ends inside a single quote, end punctuation is placed inside the quote. | |||
==== Indirect Quotations ==== | ==== Indirect Quotations ==== | ||
Indirect quotes (no quote marks) | Indirect quotes (no quote marks) when it's hypothetical speech or . Use your own judgment. No comma before indirect quotes. Don't capitalize first word of indirect quotes. | ||
== Capitalization == | == Capitalization == | ||
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Capitalize book titles. | Capitalize book titles. | ||
=== Acronyms === | === Acronyms === | ||
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Portal terms aren't capitalized: embedded growth obligation, gated institutional narrative, etc. | Portal terms aren't capitalized: embedded growth obligation, gated institutional narrative, etc. | ||
However, Portal terms that are explicitly proper nouns are capitalized: The Portal | However, Portal terms that are explicitly proper nouns are capitalized: The Portal, Wokistan, Magastan | ||
== Italicization == | == Italicization == | ||
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== Mathematics == | == Mathematics == | ||
Math grammar rules here. | |||
=== Typesetting === | === Typesetting === | ||
LaTeX compatible with MathJax. | |||
=== Diagrams === | === Diagrams === | ||
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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 <nowiki>[are]</nowiki>, who seemed to amass a fortune."] | 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 <nowiki>[are]</nowiki>, 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 <nowiki>[ | 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 <nowiki>[sic]<nowiki> ..."] | ||
If something is inaudible or unintelligible, write [Inaudible] or [Unintelligible] where it occurs. | If something is inaudible or unintelligible, write [Inaudible] or [Unintelligible] where it occurs. | ||
== Miscellaneous == | == Miscellaneous == | ||
For words that end in "m" extended with -my, add the ending to the existing word | For words that end in "m" extended with -my, add the ending to the existing word, don't conjugate it. "Spectrum" + "-my" = "Spectrummy" | ||
[[Category:The Portal Transcripts]] | [[Category:The Portal Transcripts]] | ||
[[Category:Guides]] | [[Category:Guides]] | ||