1.
TLT is divided up into four quarters. What is the main reason why?
Correct Answer
B. To facilitate production
Explanation
Dividing TLT up into quarters does help people read the journal in that it keeps content organized, but the main reason we have it this way is to make production easier. For example, the quarter system comes up a lot during the copyediting and proofreading stages of production.
2.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the My Share column appear in?
Correct Answer
B. Q2
Explanation
The My Share column appears in the second quarter.
3.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the SIG News column appear in?
Correct Answer
C. Q3
Explanation
The SIG News column appears in the third quarter of TLT.
4.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the Readers' Forum column appear in?
Correct Answer
A. Q1
Explanation
The Readers' Forum column appears in the first quarter of TLT.
5.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the Feature column appear in?
Correct Answer
A. Q1
Explanation
The feature column appears in the first quarter of the TLT magazine.
6.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the Conference Calendar appear in?
Correct Answer
D. Q4
Explanation
The Conference Calendar appears in the fourth quarter without looking at an issue of TLT.
7.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the Book Reviews column appear in?
Correct Answer
B. Q2
Explanation
The Book Reviews column appears in the second quarter of TLT.
8.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the JALT Notices column appear in?
Correct Answer
C. Q3
Explanation
The JALT Notices column appears in the third quarter without looking at an issue of TLT.
9.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the Wired column appear in?
Correct Answer
B. Q2
Explanation
The Wired column appears in the second quarter without needing to look at an issue of TLT.
10.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the Job Info Center column appear in?
Correct Answer
D. Q4
Explanation
The Job Info Center column appears in the fourth quarter of the TLT magazine.
11.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the Grassroots column appear in?
Correct Answer
C. Q3
Explanation
The Grassroots column appears in the third quarter of the TLT magazine.
12.
Without looking at an issue of TLT, what quarter does the Chapter Events and Chapter Reports columns appear in?
Correct Answer
D. Q4
Explanation
The Chapter Events and Chapter Reports columns appear in the fourth quarter of a TLT issue.
13.
Which term best describes the nature of Q1 content?
Correct Answer
A. Academic research
Explanation
The term "Academic research" best describes the nature of Q1 content. This implies that the content is based on scholarly investigation and analysis conducted within an academic context. It suggests that the information provided is likely to be well-researched, reliable, and focused on a specific subject or field of study.
14.
Which term best describes the nature of Q2 content?
Correct Answer
B. Resources
Explanation
The term "Resources" best describes the nature of Q2 content. This suggests that the content provides useful information or materials that can be utilized for a specific purpose. It implies that the content is not limited to academic research or columns, but rather encompasses a broader range of materials that can be accessed and utilized.
15.
Which term best describes the nature of Q3 content?
Correct Answer
D. JALT focus
Explanation
The term "JALT focus" best describes the nature of Q3 content. This suggests that the content is focused on JALT, which could refer to the Japan Association for Language Teaching. It implies that the content is specifically related to language teaching in Japan and is likely to be relevant and targeted towards educators in that context. The other options, such as "Columns," "Academic research," and "Resources," do not provide any specific indication of the nature of the content in relation to JALT.
16.
Which term best describes the nature of Q4 content?
Correct Answer
C. Columns
Explanation
Columns best describes the nature of Q4 content. Columns typically refer to regular features in a publication that are written by specific authors and cover a specific topic or theme. These columns are often opinion-based or provide commentary on a particular subject. Therefore, if the Q4 content is described as columns, it suggests that the content consists of regular opinion pieces or commentary on a specific topic or theme.
17.
In which answer below is the TLT production process correct?
Correct Answer
A. 1. Content prep > 2. Copyediting > 3. Collation & Layout > 4. Proofreading > 5. Final Final Proofreading
Explanation
1. Content preparation Section editors receive content and get it ready for publication 2. Copyediting Copyeditors receive content from section editors, make suggestions for improvement using the TRACK CHANGES feature of Word (or other software that uses this) 3. Collation & Layout -Section editors incorporate suggestions from copyeditors they agree with, send updated manuscripts to our Assistant Editor for collation* -The Assistant Editor goes over everything and gets things ready for layout -Malcolm Swanson, our layout editor, makes everything pretty in pdf format, contacts authors for final checks, and sends galleys of each quarter out for proofreading *Q1 content (Features and Readers' Forum articles) by-pass collation and go directly to layout 4. Proofreading Proofreaders point out specific mistakes for Malcolm to correct by marking up the pdf files (using Adobe Acrobat Reader or other similar software) 5. Final-final-proofreading -The entire issue is gone over with a fine-tooth comb one last time by the Final Final Proofer (FFPer) -The issue is then sent off to the printer
18.
Production is now ramping up for the July/August TLT. When will copyediting take place?
Correct Answer
C. May 17th-22nd
19.
Production is now ramping up for the July/August TLT. When will proofreading take place?
Correct Answer
B. June 5th-8th
Explanation
Proofreading will take place from June 5th-8th. This is indicated by the statement "Production is now ramping up for the July/August TLT," which suggests that the production process is currently ongoing. Since proofreading typically occurs after the production phase, it can be inferred that proofreading will take place in June, specifically from June 5th-8th.
20.
Production is now ramping up for the July/August TLT. When will final-final proofreading take place?
Correct Answer
E. June 9th-11th
21.
When should you expect to get your July/August TLT in the mail?
Correct Answer
A. At the beginning of July
Explanation
Based on the question, the correct answer is "At the beginning of July." This suggests that the July/August TLT will be received in the mail at the start of July.
22.
Which of the following statements does NOT describe copyediting at TLT?
Correct Answer
C. It follows APA formatting guidelines at all times, with no exceptions
Explanation
The 2nd half of TLT (Q3, Q4) doesn't necessarily need to be in APA format for everything, but should in principle follow APA. For example, sections like the Book Lists in Recently Received aren't addressed in APA, so there's a bit of a unique style to those. In addition, a list of APA exceptions can be found at the TLT website.