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American Society of Indexers Heartland Chapter Fall Workshop
EDITING AN INDEX FOR QUALITY AND USABILITY
by Lori Lathrop
October 21, 1995
10:00 am - 5:00 pm EST
Radisson Plaza and Suite Hotel
8787 Keystone Crossing
Indianapolis, IN
Program schedule:
10:00 - 12:30 program - Editing an Index for Quality and
Usability
12:30 - 1:30 lunch
1:30 - 4:15 program continued
4:15 - 5:00 panel discussion - Making Your Mark
EDITING AN INDEX FOR QUALITY AND USABILITY
This is a hands-on workshop for indexers and editors who want to
know how to evaluate the usability, exhaustivity, and quality of
an index. The workshop emphasizes concepts of retrievability of
information, consistency and usability. Workshop participants
will work in groups to evaluate sample indexes and suggest
solutions to problems.
ABOUT LORI LATHROP
Lori has over 12 years' experience as technical writer, editor
and indexer for IBM, plus more than 5 years' experience as a
full-time freelance indexer. She is a member of ASI, STC, the
Boulder Writers' Alliance, and the Rocky Mountain Publishing
Professionals Guild. Her book, An Indexer's Guide to the
Internet, was published by ASI in 1994. She has also developed
and delivered numerous workshops on indexing skills and index
evaluation.
PANEL DISCUSSION: MAKING YOUR MARK
A panel of Heartland Chapter members will lead a discussion on
various methods of marking proofs for indexing.
DOOR PRIZE
We are pleased to announce that we will hold a drawing for a demo
copy of Cindex 6.0. This prize includes a complete manual and was
graciously donated by Francis Lennie, of Indexing Research.
Cost for this program includes lunch. Space is limited, so we
encourage you to register early! Your confirmation letter will
include directions to the Radisson at Keystone Crossing.
ASI members: $35.00
Non-members: $45.00
Registration at door: $55.00
The hotel has rooms at $89.00/night or suites at $109.00/night.
Call the hotel directly at 1-800-333-3333 or 1-317-846-2700.
Please let the Registrar know whether you will be staying in
Indianapolis--there are a number of restaurants in the Keystone
Crossing complex, and group outings to dinner on Friday or
Saturday can be arranged.
All registrations must include payment. Advance reservations will
be accepted until Wed. Oct. 18. Please fill out the form below,
enclose a check to ASI Heartland Chapter, and send to:
