How long does it take?
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This depends on the extent of the document, but as a rule of thumb we can index a minimum of 200 pages, or the electronic equivalent, per indexer per week. We can accommodate urgent requests as we have a team of experienced indexers in-house, who can collaborate on indexing the same title. |
How is quality controlled?
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A rigorous Quality Assurance Programme ensures that all work is to the highest standard of BS ISO 999 and to Society of Indexers guidelines. All work is checked by a second indexer before delivery. |
How is the index delivered?
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Indexes are normally delivered by email as RTF files, but they can be provided in any format e.g. .xls (Microsoft Excel) files, .tab files, .txt files. |
What we will need from you
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All we need is a set of proofs (hardcopy and/or PDFs), or access to the electronic text, your style sheet or a list of your requirements. We do the rest!
Please contact us
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Our rates are competitive, and are based on the complexity and time-scale for the project. We acknowledge the suggested rates from the Society of Indexers:
“As from 1 April 2007, the Society recommends that indexing rates start from …. approximately £2.00 a page for an index to a straightforward text.”
We are happy to charge by the hour, by the page, or by the project/task.
Factors affecting the rate include:
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complexity of text, which needs a detailed understanding of the subject matter
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detailed indexing of text (e.g. more than 8 index entries per page)
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detailed indexing of figures and tables
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need for consultation of reference sources
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dummy paginated proofs
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late amendments to proofs
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proofs of poor quality
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proofs of large-size, or awkward size or format
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pressure to produce an index in a very short time
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requirement to consult author
Terms and conditions are supplied with the estimate.
For an estimate, please contact us. |
Business Ethics and Standards
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We hold
and have the following policies in place:
We respect the confidentiality of all our clients, and all their documents. All hardcopy is securely shredded and recycled by a Security Shredding company. |
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