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Braille Module 69 LOC Lesson 19, Exercise

Summary

Goal(s): The goal is for the students to read a hand out on the LOC Literary Braille trial manuscript. They will also fulfill the requirements for Lesson 19 by preparing

the Exercise for submission.

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

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

BS69.1: Review common questions

concerning the trial manuscript.

BS69.2: Demonstrate usage of computer skills working with Perky Duck for exercise

transcription.

BS69.3: Submission of LOC Lesson 19 Exercise with 90% accuracy.

Instructor:

Braille instructor

Delivery Method(s): Lecture

Classroom reading Discussion One-on-one reading Hands on Evaluation

Length: 5 hours Two topics

Any Applicable Business and/or Soft Skills:

Corresponding LOC Manual: Lesson 19

Exercise (page 17—9-10)

Take Away Message(s): You have completed the nineteenth Lesson of the Instruction Manual for Braille Transcribing, Fifth Edition, 2009. You have one more lesson to learn that will describe the trial manuscript and certification. As you near the completion of this course you may be wondering what your life will hold now. You can rest assured that good things are in store if you chose to continue to pursue the course you are on. Literary braille is just one small starting point in a braille career. You can look forward to the other types of braille certifications. "When the apple is ripe it will fall." — Irish Proverb.

An English equivalent to this might be, “To everything there is a season.”

This season is almost over. Spend some time today thinking about where you want to go from here. Be very proud at the knowledge you have gained from the PROFITT Program.

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Instructor Preparation

Title of Module: LOC Lesson 19, Exercise

The purpose of this module is for the students to complete the transcription exercise at the end of Lesson 19 to assess proficiency with the literary code rules pertaining to the Literary Braille Book Format. This module will provide time for the Exercise and an

evaluation by the instructor.

Agenda – topics to be covered in the module and length of each item Topic: LOC Lesson 19 Exercise Time Allotted: 5 hours

A. Common Questions about the Trial Manuscript

(1 hour)

B. LOC Lesson 19 Exercise Continued

(4 hours)

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

1. Computer with Perky Duck

2. LOC Manual

3. EBAE

4. Handouts: Common Questions about the Trial Manuscript (69.A.1)

5. Pencil

Classroom Preparation – steps to follow when setting up the learning environment

1. The room should be arranged to allow comfortable interaction between students, and

the instructor during small and large group activities.

2. The classroom should be set up for friendly interaction and peer support.

3. Tables should have enough space for the instructor and each student to use a the LOC Manual and handouts. Have computer available for students.

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Curriculum Content

A. Common Questions about the Trial Manuscript (1 hour)

Objective BS69.1: Review common questions concerning the trial manuscript.

PREINSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES

You will need copies of: Common Questions about the Trial Manuscript (69.A.1).

CONTENT PRESENTATION AND LEARNER PARTICIPATION

As a class read and study the handout: Common Questions about the Trial

Manuscript (69.A.1). Allow time afterwards for questions and answers.

B. LOC Lesson 19 Exercise Continued (4 hours)

Objective BS69.2: Demonstrate usage of computer skills working with Perky Duck for exercise transcription.

Objective BS69.3: Submission of LOC Lesson 19 Exercise with 90% accuracy.

PREINSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES

The instructor will be familiar with the Lesson 19 Exercise on page 19-17. This is

a continuation from Braille Module 68.

The instructor will remind the students to turn the lesson in on a disk, thumbdrive, or in a

network folder. They will also turn in a hard copy of the lesson.

This is the last exercise for the LOC lessons. The students will read through Lesson 20 in

the next module.

CONTENT PRESENTATION AND LEARNER PARTICIPATION

The instructor will open the class with some questions:

Some reminders to the Question:

“How is the transcription of your 35-page manuscript going?

Is there anything you need help with?

Are there some solutions to problems that you would like to share with the class?

We are here to help one another. Don’t be afraid to ask questions. Also, do not be

concerned that a question may appear stupid. There are no stupid questions. We

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are all here to learn. Something may appear difficult for one person, but easier for

someone else. This goes both ways.”

Remember: PROOFREAD! PROOFREAD! PROOFREAD!

This Exercise is the final to Lesson 19 and needs a passing grade before the next

lesson is to be graded. A passing grade of 90% or higher is required.”

The instructor is to grade the lessons and relay to students what sentences have error(s).

Students are expected to find and fix them, and then resubmit them for review. If they

need help finding them, they can ask, but the responsibility to ask/fix is with them.

ASSESSMENT

The expected outcome of the LOC Manual: Lesson 19 Exercise is for students to pass and

continue on to Lesson 20.

The instructor will assess each student by the passing grade. The students are required

to pass this exercise with 90% accuracy.

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Braille Module 69 LOC Lesson 19, Exercise Handouts

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Common Questions about the Trial Manuscript (69.A.1)

Selecting the Trial Manuscript

Question: How do I decide what to braille for my trial manuscript?

Answer: You should select something that is neither too elementary nor too complex in literary content or vocabulary. The book may be fiction (not based on fact) or nonfiction (based on fact). It should employ a full range of contractions and punctuation. Most important is it should be something you enjoy. The reason for this is you will have to look at it for a long time. Rule 19.1.

Question: I have heard that not every trial manuscript has to be thirty-five pages long.

How long must a trial be?

Answer: All first trials must be at least thirty-five pages long, including any preliminary pages. Several partial pages adding up to twenty-five lines of braille count as one page. Therefore, if the transcription includes a dedication page that contains less than twenty-five braille lines, you would need at least thirty-six pages to have the equivalent of thirty-five pages of

braille.

If you fail the first attempt, but score between 75% and 79%, you will be required to submit a second trial of only twenty-five pages of braille. Rule

20.1

Question: If I fail will I be allowed to resubmit? How many tries do I have to become

certified?

Answer: Yes, you will be able to resubmit. You will be allowed four tries. The following system for grading manuscripts has been adopted. A perfect manuscript will be given a grade of 100. A grade of 80 is required for certification. The Manual shows how points will be deducted for errors. (page 20-4, Rule 20.11) If the same error in the use or omission of contractions occurs consistently with respect to the same word, it will be counted only once. Format errors may sometimes be counted together as a single error. Otherwise, each error will be counted separately. If, the score on the first manuscript is between 75 and 70, the student will be asked to submit a second manuscript of twenty-five pages. If, a successful score has still not been reached after a third try, the student is directed to wait twelve months and retake the transcribing course before submitting a final fourth manuscript. Rule 20.11

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Preparing the Trial Manuscript

Preparation Criteria

Question: Recently I was told that I may submit my trial manuscript in textbook format. Is this true?

Answer: No. The trial manuscript submitted to the Library of Congress must be transcribed in literary format according to the rules presented the Instruction Manual for Braille Transcription, fifth Edition, 2009.

Question: Can a computer program be used to prepare the trial manuscript?

Answer: Yes. You may use a computer program to prepare your trial manuscript if you use a direct input program that requires the transcriber to apply the braille rules to input directly all braille characters. The use of the programs that perform automatic braille translation is not permitted. You will,

however, send in an embossed copy of the manuscript. Rule 20.1

Preliminary Pages

Order of Preliminary pages

Question: What print preliminary pages should be included in the braille transcription?

Answer: As a general rule, the braille transcription should include preliminary pages shown in the print copy. However the items from Rule 19.2g will not be included in your manuscript. Rule 19.2, 20.3

Question: In what order should the preliminary pages be transcribed for my manuscript?

Answer: Preliminary pages should be transcribed in the following order: Rule 19.2

Title Page Dedication (in volume 1 only) Special Symbols Page,( if needed) Transcriber’s Note Page, (if needed)

Table of Contents (if any)

Preliminary page Numbering

Question: I have a situation where some of the preliminary pages in my book have

Arabic numbers. Would I use Arabic numbers for these pages in braille?

Answer: Inclusive preliminary and text braille page numbers, and inclusive print page numbers (both roman and Arabic) are listed on the title page, and page numbers on the contents page reflect the print page numbers. Rule 19.2a

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Title Page

Centering

Question: When centering text on a 40-cell line, if any of the information fills an odd number of cells, should I place the extra cell at the beginning or the end of

the line?

Answer: When centering the title page, if any line fills an odd number of cells, the extra blank cell should be placed on the right side of the information, thus making more room for a long title and the page numbers. With the exception of the first line, all the cells on a line may be used if necessary.

Rule 19.2b(1)

Title and Running Head

Question: How do I transcribe the title on the title page?

Answer: On the title page, the full title of the book must begin on line one. If the title requires more than one line, divide it at a logical point. The title should

be centered and written in double capitals. Rule 19.2b(2)

Question: If the book I am using for my manuscript contains a subtitle, should it be transcribed in double capital letters?

Answer: No, a subtitle is single capped. Only the title and the author should be

double capitalized on the title page. Rule 19.2b(4)

Question: If a book is part of a series, should the name of the series appear on the title

page?

Answer: If the book is one of a series, the series name is placed on the line

immediately following the title, or subtitle, in single capitals.

Author(s)

Question: The book I have chosen has two authors. How should their names be formatted?

Answer: If a book has more than one author, the name of each author should be written in double capitals on consecutive lines. If a title page is very full, author’s names can be joined by the word and placed on the same line. Rule 19.2b(5)

Question: The book I am transcribing is an autobiography, so would I still need to include the name of the author on the title page?

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Answer: Yes. Even if a book is an autobiography, the name of the author is placed on the title page. The word by before the author’s name is used in braille

only if it appears in print. Rule 19.2b(5)

Publisher

Question: When indicating the city of the publisher should I ever include the state as

well?

Answer: The location of the print publisher should be transcribed as shown in print.

Rule 19.2b(6)

Question: What should I do when more than one location is listed for a publisher?

Answer: The manual says to list the first or principal city (and state, if given) in which they are located. If space permits, all of this information may be placed on

one line. Rule 19.2b(6)

Copyright

Question: Should the copyright holder be given on the title page?

Answer: The copyright holder should always be given unless the copyright is held by the publisher. If, there is no copyright date, substitute the word Printed for Copyright, followed by the latest printing date. Rule 19.2b(8)

Question: Should I list all copyright dates on the title page?

Answer: No, only the latest copyright date should be given. Rule 19.2b(8)

Question: The print title page in the book I am transcribing shows the copyright date written in roman numerals. Should I follow the print copy?

Answer: Yes. Follow print. Rule 19.2b(8)

Question: What do I do if I can’t locate a copyright date in the print copy of my book?

Answer: If no copyright date is given, the word Printed for Copyright should be

followed by the latest printing date. Rule 19.2b(8)

Volume Numbers

Question: My trial manuscript consists of only part of the print book. Should I attempt to estimate the total number of braille volumes the whole book would

require in order to show complete information on my title page?

Answer: No. The title page of your trial manuscript reflects only those pages actually transcribed, no matter how short or long the print book. Therefore you do not need to estimate the number of volumes or braille pages that your book would contain if fully transcribed. 69.A.1

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Question: Should I use the phrase Volume 1 on the title page?

Answer: No. Because your trial manuscript consists of only one volume, you will use the statement In 1 Volume instead of Volume 1. (Rule 19.2b(12)

State Abbreviations

Question: Should I abbreviate the state name on the title page?

Answer: Follow print for the publisher’s state (if given) whether abbreviated or spelled out. You may use either the two-letter state abbreviation or the standard state abbreviation as given in the dictionary. Thus, either DC or D.C. is correct for the District of Columbia. Writing out the state name in full is another option. When no state is given for the publisher, do not insert

one. Use the two-letter state abbreviations for the others. Rule 19.2b(11)

ISBN Number

Question: In print there are two ISBN numbers. Should both of these numbers be

included on the braille title page?

Answer: Yes, when shown in print, the ISBN, the SBN, or the ISSN, is placed on the line immediately following the copyright and reproduction notices preceded by the words Transcription of. Follow print punctuation. Include both the 10- and 13- digit ISBNs on the braille title page if they occur in print. Rule

19.2b(9)

Embossing Date; Blank Lines

Question: Must the embossing date always be transcribed on line twenty-five (25) of the title page?

Answer: No, you will not put the embossing date on the title page. The items on a

title page are grouped into the following units:

1) Title, subtitle, series name

2) Author’s name

3) Publisher, copyright information, reproduction notice, ISBN

4) Embossing date, transcriber’s name, group affiliation and its address

5) Volume number and page numbers

6) Spacing as shown in the Instruction Manual, section 19.2b(2)

The title of the book is always listed on line 1 and the page numbers on line 25. If there is not enough information to fill out the page in this way, with one blank line between groupings, place the word By on the line above the transcriber's name. If necessary two blank lines may be left between

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groupings, starting at the bottom of the page. In other words, if you had five extra lines, you would leave one blank line between groups 1 and 2, 2 and 3, 3 and 4, and 2 blank lines between groups 4 and 5.

When there is more information than will allow for blank lines between each of the groupings mentioned above, condense the information by placing the word by on the same line as the date of the transcription. Another line can be saved, if space permits, by combining the publisher's information (see 19.2b(6) below). If even more lines are needed, some of the blank lines that separate

the groupings may be deleted, starting at the bottom of the page.

All lines on a title page may be utilized except two. There must be a blank line left between the title (and subtitle if there is one) and the author's name, and

another between the author's name and the following publishing information.

When books (usually textbooks) have more authors or editors than can fit on one title page, follow the rules in Braille Formats (Rule 2§3) for formatting a supplemental title page.

Other Information

Question: Can the manuscript be taken from any source, such as a portion of a book or several short stories, essays, or magazine articles?

Answer: The requirements are for you to choose a book for your manuscript. The book chosen for the manuscript must contain a table of contents and use a

level of vocabulary approximately equal to high school text. Rule 20.2

Question: Will I be using the format of the trial manuscript title page in all other literary braille work?

Answer: Not necessarily. As mentioned at the beginning of this circular, this document presents the requirements for your trial manuscript for certification as a literary braille transcriber. In future documents the order and form of presenting the title page information, as well as additional information to be included, may vary with the requirements of your particular agency or group. Therefore, for specific requirements in future

work, check the sponsoring agency.

Table of Contents

Question: Must my manuscript contain a table of contents page?

Answer: Yes, your manuscript MUST contain a contents page. Do not make one if the book you have chosen doesn’t have one. The rules state that your book MUST contain a table of Contents. Rule 19.2f

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Question: The print contents page is shown in a different typeface. How should this be handled in braille?

Answer: Follow print for capitalization and Roman or Arabic numerals. Do not use emphasis indicators for print italics except where needed for emphasis or

distinction. Rule 19.2f

Question: What page numbers do I list—print pages, the braille pages, or both? Rule 19.2f(1)

Answer: Because your trial is done in literary format, the requirements are that you use only braille numbers. Note that braille page numbers have been

substituted for print page numbers.

Question: To provide a complete table of contents, should I try to estimate the number

of chapters other than those I transcribe?

Answer: No. While the purpose of the trial is to simulate actual production work as much as possible, the title page and the table of contents should contain only the page numbers of the material you are submitting for evaluation. Rule 19.2 f

Question: Is there a special format for the table of contents?

Answer: Yes, see Instruction Manual, Rule 19.2f-19.2f(1)

Question: If the print copy contains preliminary pages that are not listed in the table of

contents, should these pages be listed in the braille copy?

Answer: No. Follow the print copy. Remember, however, to transcribe all preliminary pages in the appropriate order, even if they are not included in the table of

contents.

Question: What if the print table of contents is printed double-spaced?

Answer: Ignore the blank lines, and use normal line-spacing.

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Other Preliminary Pages

Question: The Instruction Manual talks about formatting the acknowledgements page and the dedication, but I found a poem in the preliminary pages. How

should it be formatted?

Answer: Use poetry format as discussed in rule 18.2 & 18.2b.

Body of the Trial Manuscript

Arabic Page Numbering

Question: Where should the Arabic page number be transcribed on the braille page?

Answer: Place the Arabic page number at the end of the first braille line. No space should be left between the end of the page number and the end of the line. There should be at least three blank cells between the end of the running head and the page number. Rule 17.7a

Student : When do I begin using Arabic page numbers in the trial manuscript?

Answer: Begin Arabic page numbering with the first page that follows all of the preliminary pages. This page should be numbered Arabic page 1. Even if you have taken material from the middle of the print book to braille (a short story, magazine article, or a second trial from the same book) the first page following the preliminary in the braille version will still be Arabic page 1. Rule

19.3a

Braille Page 1

Question: I realize that I am to braille the full, unabbreviated, title of the book, fully capitalized, on Arabic Page 1 of the text. However, should the subtitle also

appear on this page?

Answer: Yes, the subtitle should appear only in the title page. Rule 19.2.b(4)

Question: What if the full title of the book, fully capitalized, won’t fit on one line and allow for three blank cells at the left margin and three blank cells before the

page number?

Answer: If a title is too long to fit on the first line of the braille page, it should be divided, as evenly as possible, between two or more lines. Make the division at a logical point in the title; do not divide words in a title between lines. Rule 19.2.b(4)

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Running Head

Question: Would you review the requirements concerning the running head?

Answer: If there is sufficient room for the fully capitalized book title to appear on the line, observe the following in the order given:

1. Capitalize only the first letter of the first word and the first letter of

principal words in the title.

2. Condense the title by omitting minor words or by abbreviating longer

words.

Keep in mind that the running head requirements for the trial manuscript

may vary from those of local group. Rule 17.1d

New Chapter; Headings

Question: Do I always start a new chapter on a new page?

Answer: No, in braille a chapter title is treated as a centered heading. Therefore, begin a new chapter on a new page only if there is no room for the centered heading, preceded and followed by a blank line and at least one line of text.

See the Instruction Manual, Rule 19.6, for more information on headings.

Question: The chapter headings in the book I am transcribing consist of a chapter

number and a chapter title. How should this be handled in braille?

Answer: If a print heading consists of a number and a title or if it requires more than one braille line, center them on consecutive lines. See Instruction Manual, Rule 19.6.

Breaks in Text

Question: If a break in text, such as a change of thought or change between text and quoted matter occurs on line twenty-four of the braille page, should a blank line also be left at the top of the next page?

Answer: Yes, if either the regular text or quoted matter ends on the last or the next-to-last line of a braille page, leave a blank line at the top of the next braille

page, below the running head.

Question: How should a break in text be indicated in braille when the print shows a

series of dots or stars rather than a skipped line?

Answer: On the next line, center three (3) asterisks separated from each other by a blank cell on the line. Do not insert blank lines before or after the series of

asterisks. (See Instruction Manual, Section 19.1c)

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Contractions

Question: Will points be deducted from my manuscript if I do not contract to, into, and by and leave them standing alone when there is a sufficient number of cells

at the end of the braille line?

Answer: Yes, according to the 2009 code changes, the lower signs to, into, and by may be carried to the next braille line: When there is insufficient room on the same line for the lower sign and at least the first syllable of the following word. Because the braille reader is more familiar with contractions, it is preferable not to spell out the word. Instead, take the contraction to the

next line. Rule 8.1e

Question: In names of foreign origin, when I don’t know the correct pronunciation, can I use initial-letter contractions? Example: Dever (Is it “Devver” or

“Deever”?); Calderone (Is it “Cahderohn” or “Calderohnay”?)

Answer: Sometimes a foreign word has the same spelling as an English word, or a braille contraction for an English word, but the meaning, pronunciation, and/or syllable division is different. Where the use of a contraction could cause difficulty in the recognition of such a word, the contraction is not used. Because initial-letter contractions must retain their original sound, it is advisable not to use them when the correct pronunciation of the word is unknown. So you would braille your examples: Dever and Calderone. Rule

16.3b(1).

Hyphenation

Question: The book I am transcribing for my manuscript has some proper names that I am unfamiliar with, and I cannot find in the dictionary. Should I attempt to hyphenate them, or should I carry them over to the next line?

Answer: When in doubt, do not hyphenate a proper name. If you cannot find it listed in the dictionary (don’t forget to check the appendixes) and the hyphenation is not obvious, carry the entire name down to the next line. Be sure to refer

to this in your note to the grader.

How and Where to End

Question: When I have completed thirty-five pages of braille, may I end the transcription in mid-sentence or thought?

Answer: No, you should not quit in the middle of a sentence just because you have reached the thirty-five page point. Be sure you break at a point that will honor completion. Failure to do so will result in a two (2) point deduction. You will be deducted if you break at an unreasonable point. It is preferable to end after a completed paragraph. If that is not possible, at least complete the sentence. Rule 20.2 69.A.1

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Remember to end your trial with the phrase “THE END” fully capitalized, centered, and preceded by a blank line as directed in Lesson 19 of the

Instruction Manual.

Unusual Situations

Question: All of the above information has been helpful, but I have come across several unusual situations that are not addressed in this circular. My local instructor is not sure how to handle them. What do I do?

Answer: For advice, contact Jennifer Dunnam, Manager of Braille Programs @ 200 East Wells Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. Phone: 410 659 9314. Web site:

www.nfb.org.

Be sure to write out the problem before you ask. This will help you to explain yourself clearly. Then when you have received your answer, how you were told to resolve it, and who advised you in this manner (be sure to date this

information).

Proofreading the Trial Manuscript

Question: I have just completed my trial manuscript. Is it permissible to have it

proofread by my teacher?

Answer: Absolutely not. The trial manuscript is the final examination in the braille transcribing course. It may be proofread only by the student, not by any other braille transcriber, braille reader, or instructor. Rule 20.8

Question: What advice would you give on proofreading the trial manuscript?

Answer: Be sure to proofread your manuscript several times. Leave the transcription alone for a while to let your brain rest. After looking at it for a while it is easy to see what you know should be there and miss errors. Therefore, do not proofread it too soon after completing it. Students have gotten scores of 99 because of a single omitted or misplaced dot. Perhaps one more proofreading after the material was set aside for while would have gotten them a perfect score. It is strongly suggested that you set it aside for at least a week before proofing it the final time.

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Submitting the Trial Manuscript

Note to Grader

Question: The book I have selected for my trial manuscript contains a number of format irregularities, a fair amount of dialect, and some questionable punctuation usage. I feel that it is essential to inform the proofread of my manuscript about these three factors to avoid having points deducted from

my score. How should this be handled?

Answer: Any discrepancy should be noted to the grader.

Print Copy

Question: Should I provide a print copy of the material I am brailling?

Answer: Yes, you must send a copy of the print along with the transcription for the grader to evaluate. Many authors and publishers take poetic license. If the grader does not have the print and finds discrepancies between what you have brailled and standard practice, points may be deducted. A photo copy or a marked-up copy is acceptable. Be sure to include a copy of the title page and all preliminary pages, as well as the body of the book. The print copy will be returned to you along with your evaluation report and your trial

manuscript. Rule 20.1

Using a Computer

Question: May I submit my computer-produced manuscript on a CD or thumb drive?

Answer: No. All manuscripts must be submitted in hard-copy embossed form. If you have a computer-produced embossed copy, remove all sprocket strips, separate and collate the pages, and remove all blank pages. Your manuscript should be submitted so that it is ready to read. Otherwise, it will be returned without being evaluated. Spiral bindings are permitted if you wish to bind your trial manuscript. Don’t forget to proofread your manuscript after it is embossed, to check for embossing errors or malfunctions, misaligned dots

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Appealing the Test Results

Question: I believe that points were deducted from the grade on my trial manuscript

erroneously. What should I do?

Answer: If you believe that points have been deducted erroneously, send a letter to: Manager of Braille Programs, 1800 Johnson Street, Baltimore, MD 21230. Be sure to state why you believe that an error was made in the evaluation process. Along with your letter, send the pertinent braille pages of your

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manuscript and the corresponding print pages. After reviewing these materials, the head of the Braille Development Section and the literary braille advisor will determine whether your claim is valid and will notify you by letter of the decision.

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