The Art of Indexing

Larry S. Bonura

Here is an ``instant'' course in indexing for anyone who doesn't have the time to take a seminar or semester long course. Short lesson chapters guide you through each step of the indexing process. The author discusses the function of an index, teaches you how to estimate indexing time, shows how to select entries and sub-entries, covers indexing for on-line documents and more. A practical, thorough guide that makes an excellent desktop reference book.

Table of Contents

Becoming an Indexer. Technical Indexes. Determining Audiences. Achieving Completeness. Criteria for a Good Index. Answering Questions. WORKING WITH TOPICS. Defining Index Elements. Selecting Topics. Describing Topics. Arranging Topics. Handling Special Cases. Alphabetizing the Index. DEVELOPING THE INDEX. Creating Cross-References. Working with Locators. Preparing Index Cards. Automating the Process. Creating Master Indexes. COMPLETING THE INDEX. Formatting the Index. Managing the Index. Editing the Index. Testing the Index. Indexing Tips. CONSIDERING THE FUTURE. Online Indexing. Indexing Standards. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION. Bibliography. See Also. Glossary. Indexes.

Copyright © 1999 John Wiley & Sons, Wiley Computer Books

$39.99
ISBN 0471014494
256 pages
March, 1994
Cloth

Area:
Technical Communication