What is BS 5261-3 – Copy preparation and proof correction about?
BS 5261-3 standard is a part of the BS 5261 series that discusses the specification for marks for mathematical preparation and mathematical proof correction and their uses for copy preparation and proof correction.
BS 5261-3 specifies marks for use in the preparation of mathematical copy and the correction of mathematical proofs. Marks specified in BS 5261-2 are not repeated here unless they have some special application in mathematical work.
Who is BS 5261-3 – Copy preparation and proof correction for?
BS 5261-3 on mathematical copy preparation and proof correction applies to:
- Educational Institute
- Examination department
Why should you use BS 5261-3 – Copy preparation and proof correction?
BS 5261-3 provides you with the guidance on copy preparation which is typed as double spaced. The minimum margins are 25 mm at the head and foot and on the right of the page and 40 mm on the left. The textual and marginal marks used for a marking-up copy are those marked with the letter M. The marginal marks marked with the letter P are not used unless they are necessary to clarify the instructions.
For proof correction, BS 5261-3 provides the textual and marginal marks used in correcting proofs. For each correction a distinct mark is made:
- In the text: to indicate exactly where a correction is required
- In the margin: to draw attention to the instruction and, if necessary, to amplify its meaning.
Overall, BS 5261-3 provides you with comprehensive guidance for the marks for mathematical copy preparation and mathematical proof correction and their uses.