Indexing Technical Documentation
(One-day workshop)

Description
This workshop teaches you how to write, edit, and review indexes in both print and online media. It will show how to find balance between theory and reality; it also covers page numbers and single-sourced hyperlinks, word choice and nonstandard sorting, subentries and related topics, usability, and deadlines. Learn about indexing tools and how to get the job done quickly. In the end you will be a better indexer and a better writer. Come with questions and horror stories, and exit with relevant techniques you need to improve your documentation indexes.

This class is taught on PCs. All participants should have a working knowledge of MS Windows prior to attending class.

Topics Include:

• Lesson 1: Defining indexing; completeness
• Lesson 2: Threading the index
• Lesson 3: Page numbers and cross references
• Lesson 4: Structure, context relationships, labels
• Lesson 5: Publishing process; online environment
• Lesson 6: Final indexing exercise
• Lesson 7: Indexing Resources; Q&A

To learn more about nSight training programs and for assistance, please contact our Training department at 781-273-6300 or Training@nSightWorks.com.

 

nSight is a Certified Provider member of the International Association for Continuing Education and Training (IACET)—a nonprofit association dedicated to quality continuing education and training programs. nSight is certified to offer continuing education credits (CEUs) to students who successfully complete its training workshops. One (1) CEU is equal to ten (10) contact hours. Learn more at www.IACET.org.

Each 1-day course offers .8 CEU. Each 2-day course offers 1.6 CEUs.