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Style guide for [[The Portal Transcripts]]. [https://docs.google.com/document/d/1m_nCPXVSFfTw7asW7oMUoINwVoHxKz78Wqeiss_DrM0/edit?usp=sharing Link]. | |||
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== General Guidelines == | == General Guidelines == | ||
Our transcripts are in American English. | Our transcripts are in American English. | ||
Headings are added to identify the discussion topic. | Headings are added to identify the discussion topic. | ||
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[[File:GDocsSmartQuotes.png|thumb|right|The smart quotes option in Preferences.]] | [[File:GDocsSmartQuotes.png|thumb|right|The smart quotes option in Preferences.]] | ||
[[File:GDocsSubstitutions.png|thumb|right|The automatic substitution option in Preferences.]] | [[File:GDocsSubstitutions.png|thumb|right|The automatic substitution option in Preferences.]] | ||
Disable smart quotes | * Disable smart quotes | ||
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== 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 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 | |||
Paragraphs are not indented. | Paragraphs are not indented. | ||
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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 === | ||
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== Punctuation == | == Punctuation == | ||
Our punctuation rules. | |||
=== Commas === | === Commas === | ||
Use the Oxford comma. Β | Use the Oxford comma. Β | ||
Comma before single and double quotes that begin a new clause. | |||
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=== Hyphenation === | === Hyphenation === | ||
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Place a comma before single and double quotes that begin a new clause. | Place a comma before single and double quotes that begin a new clause. | ||
Use double quotes for dialogue or speech, terms or phrases | Use double quotes for dialogue or speech, terms or phrases, and scare quotes. For dialogue and speech, end-punctuation is placed inside the quote. Otherwise it is outside or unpunctuated. | ||
Use single quotes for thoughts. If the sentence ends inside of a single quote, end punctuation is placed inside the quote. | Use single quotes for thoughts. If it the sentence ends inside of a single quote, end punctuation is placed inside the quote. | ||
==== Indirect Quotations ==== | ==== Indirect Quotations ==== | ||
Indirect quotes (no quote marks) are used for hypothetical speech or heavy paraphrasing. Use your own judgment. Place no comma before indirect quotes. Do not capitalize the first word of indirect quotes. | Indirect quotes (no quote marks) are used for hypothetical speech or heavy paraphrasing. Use your own judgment. Place no comma before indirect quotes. Do not capitalize the 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 didnβt 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 didnβt 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. |