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Automatic Indexing Software "Concordance"
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Professional Book Indexer
"Index"
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- Automatic indexing software
produce a "concordance"
which is
a list of words with a
long string of page numbers afterwards, which makes it
difficult for readers to locate
information.
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- Indexers write an "index" by
manipulating words in the text
to create concise headings and
subheadings with page locators
for quick, efficient access to
specific information.
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- Not able to create subheadings
which structurally organize
ideas and concepts for quick,
efficient access by readers
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- Indexers create both headings
and subheadings.
- Subheadings are the real "meat-
and-potatoes" of an index.
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- Not able to create a network of
inter-relationships of concepts,
name or ideas.
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- Indexers create a network of
inter-relationships of concepts,
names and ideas using: headings,
subheadings, cross-references
and double postings.
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- Not able to analyze the text;
nor able to identify or synthesize
concepts. Lacks human
"subjective thinking".
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- Indexers read between the lines,
analyzing the text, identifying and synthesizing concepts whether or not they are mentioned in the text
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- Not able to identify or synthesize concepts or use "subjective
thinking"
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- Indexers determine the relative
importance of words and
concepts by subjective thinking
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- Not able to make subjective
and intelligent analysis of the
text
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- Indexers identify the complex
organization of concepts and
ideas found throughout the
text. Headings and subheadings are developed accordingly.
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- Not able to distinguish concepts
or terms as this requires abstract
thinking
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- Indexers distinguish between
terms mentioned in passing,
and terms fundamental to the
theme or focus of the book
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- Not able to consider or
anticipate how a reader will
think when looking for
information
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- Indexers consider and
anticipate how readers will
search for information.
Readers see the "added value"
of an index, resulting in
increased book sales.
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- Not able to make cross-
references.
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- Indexers identify
relationships
and create alternate routes for
information access by using
cross-references
- "See"and "See also" cross
references are useful navigation
routes for the reader
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- Not able to make double-
postings.
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- Indexers double-posts words
from related or synonymous
terms to enhance access to information by the reader.
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