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======Getting Started====== | ======Getting Started====== | ||
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======How to Write Long Descriptions====== | ======How to Write Long Descriptions====== | ||
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The complex descriptions must also follow the standard Alt-text guidelines (though it will be longer than 2-3 sentences). | The complex descriptions must also follow the standard Alt-text guidelines (though it will be longer than 2-3 sentences). | ||
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* If a graph, chart, or other type of visualization has an intentional visual impact, you should include that in your description, | * If a graph, chart, or other type of visualization has an intentional visual impact, you should include that in your description, | ||
* Use multiple modalities when necessary. Some content is better converted to tables or lists than being provided in a narrative description. | * Use multiple modalities when necessary. Some content is better converted to tables or lists than being provided in a narrative description. | ||
- | * The reader should be able to understand the description in one reading.and if you organized it properly, they will be able to navigate back and forth through the data with confidence. | + | * The reader should be able to understand the description in one reading. |
=====Breaking Down Image into Smaller Parts===== | =====Breaking Down Image into Smaller Parts===== | ||
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- | In your list include the following: | + | In your list can include the following: |
- | * The name of the item/ | + | * The name of the item/ |
* The shape (not needed for maps) | * The shape (not needed for maps) | ||
* The location | * The location | ||
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* Colour (for science images) | * Colour (for science images) | ||
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+ | =====Word Choice and Details in Description===== | ||
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+ | It is very important that the describer understand what they are describing, especially for educational resources. If they get something wrong, then the student and reader will get it wrong as well. | ||
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+ | Word choice is paramount. Be consistent. | ||
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+ | Using the surrounding text the describer will be able to pull terminology for their descriptions. You can also use the dictionary for terms, but if you are working in an educational book the terminology should be found in the surrounding text. | ||
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+ | Track terminology used, any progression in the image types, and be consistent with terminology. For example, when a simple image is introduced earlier in the book, and then reintroduced later with more details. | ||
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+ | <note tip>If you want more support on writing long descriptions beyond this written documentation. We recommend you check out the following webinars: | ||
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+ | These are all very helpful with learning about writing complex long descriptions.</ | ||
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