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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]. | ||
== General Guidelines == | |||
Our transcripts are in American English. | |||
Headings are added to identify the discussion topic. | |||
== Word Processor Configuration == | == Word Processor Configuration == | ||
[[File:GDocsSmartQuotes.png|thumb|right|The smart quotes option in Preferences.]] | |||
[[File:GDocsSubstitutions.png|thumb|right|The automatic substitution option in Preferences.]] | |||
* Disable smart quotes | * Disable smart quotes | ||
* Disable substitutions | * Disable substitutions | ||
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== Paragraphs == | == Paragraphs == | ||
Paragraphs should contain a whole idea. | Paragraphs should contain a whole idea. | ||
Paragraphs are not indented. | |||
An empty paragraph is left between paragraphs. | |||
=== Paragraph Breaks === | === Paragraph Breaks === | ||
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=== 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. | ||
Only the first of consecutive paragraphs by a speaker should have a speaker tag. | |||
Paragraphs immediately following a heading should have a speaker tag. | |||
== Punctuation == | == Punctuation == | ||