The art of indexing / Larry S. Bonura.

Author/creator Bonura, Larry S., 1950-
Format Book
Publication InfoNew York : Wiley, ©1994.
Descriptionxxii, 233 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm.
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SeriesWiley technical communication library
Wiley technical communication library. ^A613671
Contents 1. Introducing the index -- 2. Becoming an indexer -- 3. Technical indexes -- 4. Determining audiences -- 5. Achieving completeness -- 6. Criteria for a good index -- 7. Answering questions -- II: Working with topics -- 8. Defining index elements -- 9. Selecting topics -- 10. Describing topics -- 11. Arranging topics -- 12. Handling special cases -- 13. Alphabetizing the index -- III: Developing the index -- 14. Creating cross-references -- 15. Working with locators -- 16. Preparing index cards -- 17. Automating the process -- 18. Creating master indexes -- IV: Completing the index -- 19. Formatting the index -- 20. Managing the index -- 21. Editing the index -- 22. Testing the index -- 23. Indexing tips -- V: Considering the future -- 24. Online indexing -- 25. Indexing standards.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (p. 165-172) and index.
LCCN 93030966
ISBN0471014494 (alk. paper) :