Does the Proofreader have the same spreadsheet software or CART software as the Transcriber?
The Census Project File Manager can assist with converting the files for the Proofreader, if necessary. • Deciding which proofreading method to use should be a combined decision by both the Transcriber and the Proofreader. • The following is a list of several proofreading methods. If you prefer an alternate method, discuss it with the Proofreader to make sure it is agreeable with the Proofreader. 1) SPREADSHEET files: [a] Insert two color-coded columns — one on the right of the LAST-NAME column, and the other on the right of the FIRST-NAME column. Type each proofreading name difference in the proper color-coded column so it is in the cell to the right of the cell in question. For the rest of the columns, type the proofreading change in the actual cell replacing what was there and color-code the cell so the Transcriber knows which cells have been changed. With this method when the Transcriber gets the file back, he/she can review the color-coded NAME columns to see which version of the
