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* If a word is illegible, I'll typically use a sequence of underline characters in place of the unknown word (e.g., '' | * If a word is illegible, I'll typically use a sequence of underline characters in place of the unknown word (e.g., '' | ||
* Sometimes I'll take a reasonable guess (based on context and/or similarity to other text on the page) and include a question mark (e.g., '' | * Sometimes I'll take a reasonable guess (based on context and/or similarity to other text on the page) and include a question mark (e.g., '' | ||
- | * Occasionally, | + | * Occasionally, |
* **Money**: I will indicate money using modern notation wherever possible (e.g., ten pounds '' | * **Money**: I will indicate money using modern notation wherever possible (e.g., ten pounds '' | ||
- | * **No new content**: I never introduce new content into the transcribed text (except when contained within brackets, as described above). | + | * **No new content**: I //never// introduce new content into the transcribed text (except when contained within brackets, as described above). |
- | * **" | + | * **" |
* **Existing line breaks**: As a general rule, I do //not// preserve line breaks from the original text when they are due solely to the text encountering the edge of the paper. This rule is driven primarily by two factors: | * **Existing line breaks**: As a general rule, I do //not// preserve line breaks from the original text when they are due solely to the text encountering the edge of the paper. This rule is driven primarily by two factors: | ||
* Such line breaks are not necessary for preserving the semantics of the transcription. | * Such line breaks are not necessary for preserving the semantics of the transcription. | ||
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* **Inserted line breaks**: I may insert a line break when it makes the transcription more readable or more comprehensible. An example would be to begin a new line for each " | * **Inserted line breaks**: I may insert a line break when it makes the transcription more readable or more comprehensible. An example would be to begin a new line for each " | ||
* **Punctuation**: | * **Punctuation**: | ||
- | * **Person Names**: I highlight all occurrences of people' | + | * **Person Names**: I highlight all occurrences of people' |