Plate 5 Part of the spectrum of bark slashes found in West Africa Note: Colour photographs are the best way to document these.
Source: Hawthorne and Jongkind (2006)
Plate 6 Colour photographic Cola leaf guidelets tested in Cameroon Source: S. Cable, W. D. Hawthorne, R. Lysinge and E. Ndive
Plate 7 Samples of modular photoguides tested in Ghana Note: printed as laminated cards; sizes of A5 and A6 were compared.
Source: Hawthorne and Gyakari (2006)
Plate 8 Samples of the photo-cards,
paintings and drawings used in
format trials in Grenada
Source: William Hawthorne (photographs) and
Rosemary Wise (paintings and drawings)
Document Outline
Contents
List of plates, figures, tables and boxes
List of case studies
People and Plants Partners
Acknowledgements
Chapter 1 Identifying biodiversity: Why do we need field guides? Introduction
How do we 'know' nature? Classifying, naming and recognizing
Field guides
How to use this book
Chapter 2 Producing a successful guide: Principles, purpose, people and process What makes a successful guide?
Purpose
Principles
People
Process
Chapter 3 Planning and budgeting Introduction
Step 1
Methods for consulting
Step 2
Step 3
Summary
Chapter 4 Plant names and botanical publication Introduction
Naming, identification and classification
The spectrum of botanical literature
Landmarks in the spectrum of field guides today
Your field guide within the spectrum of types
Chapter 5 Identification: Keys and other access methods Introduction
Types of guide
Choosing access methods and the medium for your field guide
Conclusions
Chapter 6 Plant characters suitable for field guides Introduction
Characters of younger stems and leaves
Characters of whole plants or plant populations
Conclusions
Chapter 7 Information: Finding it and presenting it Introduction
Kinds of information
Managing information in a database
Nomenclature
Selecting, sampling and recording your sources of information
Primary data
Secondary sources
Ownership, intellectual property rights and copyright
Accuracy and reliability
Writing
Chapter 8 Illustration Introduction
The content of a picture
The options for illustrative material
Use of computers for handling illustrations
Conclusions
Chapter 9 Testing the field guide Introduction
Overview of the testing process
Methodology
Organizing workshops for testing
Preparing materials for testing
Documentation
Using the results of tests and workshops
Chapter 10 Publishing the field guide Introduction
Choosing a publisher
Do-it-yourself publication
Desktop publishing
Finalizing content
Printing
Getting your guide to the users
Follow-up
Acronyms and abbreviations
References
Index
Plates
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