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======Production 101====== | ======Production 101====== | ||
- | <note important> | + | This section is an introduction and overview of the basic workflow for reformatting a book. It is meant as a training orientation. Please refer to the main [[public: |
- | =====RT Production Cue: Where to Get Books===== | + | This section also includes a brief introduction |
- | The first step in your workflow is to choose a title to work on. You will find this in the RT NNELS Production Queque. | ||
- | NNELS uses open-source software called RT (Request Tracker) to manage requests for books. The books you will working | + | =====RT Production Queue and CyberDuck: Where to Get Books===== |
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+ | The first step in your workflow is to choose a title to work on. You will find this in RT [[https:// | ||
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+ | NNELS uses open-source software called RT (Request Tracker) to manage requests for books. The books you will be working | ||
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+ | In the Production | ||
* Urgent | * Urgent | ||
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Always take the Urgent tickets first. Never have more than three tickets at a time when working to ensure you do not get overwhelmed with work, and to ensure there is a fair distribution of titles for the other PA's. | Always take the Urgent tickets first. Never have more than three tickets at a time when working to ensure you do not get overwhelmed with work, and to ensure there is a fair distribution of titles for the other PA's. | ||
- | Books for production are uploaded | + | After you take ownership of the ticket for your selected title in RT, you can download the documents |
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+ | See [[public: | ||
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+ | =====Overview of Reformat Editing Workflow===== | ||
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+ | This section will explain the basic workflow of reformatting a book. | ||
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+ | The first step is to set up Microsoft Word for production. | ||
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+ | You will first set up the layout of Word, and then set the document properties. | ||
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+ | See Setting up MS Word in the [[public: | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | ====Reformatting a Word Document: Applying Styles==== | ||
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+ | Once you have Word set up properly you will be able to begin reformatting the document. | ||
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+ | The first step is to clear all formatting in the document: | ||
+ | * Make sure the '' | ||
+ | * Select all of the text | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * '' | ||
+ | * Select the '' | ||
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+ | [[https:// | ||
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+ | Now you can start applying styles as needed. To learn more go to [[public: | ||
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+ | Each section of a standard book is formatted as per the wiki instructions. The [[public: | ||
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+ | < | ||
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+ | <note tip> | ||
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+ | The rest of the wiki is divided up for your convenience. If anything is missing, or unclear, post a question in the [[public: | ||
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+ | ====Overview of Sections on eText Wiki==== | ||
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+ | Below is a breakdown of some of the main sections you will be using in your work. | ||
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+ | The [[public: | ||
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+ | The [[public: | ||
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+ | The [[public: | ||
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+ | The [[public: | ||
- | After you take ownership | + | < |
- | < | + | The [[public: |
- | see [[public: | + | < |
+ | The [[public: | ||
- | =====CyberDuck 101===== | ||
- | * how use cyberduck: logging in where to go | + | ---- |
- | * downloading a title from cyberduck | + | |
- | * uploading a finished file to cyberduck (mention naming process) | + | |
- | =====Overview | + | This has been an introduction to the general workflow for a Production Assistant, along with some highlights |
- | * having both files (converted and ebook) | + | The Production Coordinator will be setting up regular meetings with you to help facilitate your training. |
- | * using ebook to help make sure you are creating right format | + | |
- | * using wiki and Q&A for any questions | + | |
- | * Install NNELS template | + | |
- | * Clearing format | + | |
- | * How and When to apply styles | + | |
- | * How and When to write image descriptions | + | |
- | * Show example of an epub, converted word file, and finish edited file | + | |
+ | Never be shy to ask anything, or reach out if you are struggling. It can be difficult working remotely, but we are all here to support one another! |