This is a reprint of a blog posting that was originally published on May 15, 2011. Continuing our discussion of cross-references, this post explores additional references in the form of see under and see also under. When a cross-reference directs readers to a subentry another a main heading, see under may be used. The use… Continue reading More on Cross-References in an Index
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Cross-References in an Index
This is a reprint of a blog posting that was originally published on April 24, 2011. Cross-reference refers to internal index navigation guides. These guides generally take the form of See or See also. The See cross-reference performs a vocabulary control function. It directs readers from a term not used in the index to a… Continue reading Cross-References in an Index
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Continuing our discussion of cross-references, this post explores additional references in the form of see under and see also under. When a cross-reference directs readers to a subentry another a main heading, see under may be used. The use of “under” indicates that the term will be found explicitly as a subheading below the main… Continue reading More on Cross-References in an Index
Cross-References in an Index
Cross-reference refers to internal index navigation guides. These guides generally take the form of See or See also. The See cross-reference performs a vocabulary control function. It directs readers from a term not used in the index to a term that is used: cars. See autos See references direct a reader from, for example, an… Continue reading Cross-References in an Index