Module A
Introducing Indexing: indexers, users and documents
- basic indexing terminology
- the functions and characteristics of indexes
- what users want from indexes
- what kind of people make good indexers
- the indexing process
- the role of authors and other document originators
- document production and categorization
- the role of the indexer in the new digital environment
- why human analytical indexing is superior to full text search or ‘automated indexing’
For a sample extract from the current Module A click here.
You may purchase Module A without becoming a member of the Society. You will get a month’s access to the training site; after this time you will need to join and become a member of the Society to continue to study.
If you decide to take the course by applying for Test A, you will be designated a Student Member at that point.
Module B
Choosing the Words: term selection and the formation and arrangement of headings and subheadings
- selecting concepts for indexing
- choosing appropriate index terms
- forming headings and subheadings
- devising cross-references
Module C
Names and Numbers: filing order, proper names and locators
- rules for arranging index entries
- compiling multiple sequences of indexes
- indexing proper names
- presenting locators (page numbers)
Module D
Finishing Touches and Beyond: index presentation, specialized forms and applications
- indexing books and journals (periodicals)
- index layout, presentation and delivery
- embedded indexing
- eBook indexing
- website indexing
- thesaurus construction
- team and cumulative indexing
