Document (#16010)

Author
Weinberg, B.H.
Title
¬The body of a reference work in relation to its index : an analysis of wordsmanship
Source
Indexer. 20(1996) no.1, S.18-22
Year
1996
Abstract
Wordmanship is a humorous dictionary cum index. Analyzing its structure, considers general aspects of the design of a reference work in relation to its index. Indexers should be consulted at the design stage of reference books, as they may suggest reversal of the primary entries, and the index entries; refine the cross-reference-structure; revise locator notation; and select appropriate typography
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