At a recent dinner party I brought up the subject of dictionaries, drawing a sharp and immediate response: "Dictionary?" said a friend, "Who needs a dictionary? If I need a word I just look it up on my phone." What he meant was "who needs a printed dictionary?" But, without the people who wrote those boring old books, the ready-made definitions found with such facility on machines would not exist. Whether you've bought a dictionary app or you enter a word into a search engine, you have, in fact, consulted a dictionary. All online dictionaries, such as Dictionary.com, thefreedictionary.com, or yourdictionary.com, use, in addition to open sources, licensed material from well-known, established dictionary publishers. And open or copyright-free sources include older works like the 1889 Century Dictionary or the Standard Dictionary of 1893.
Despite wide availability of definitions online, printed dictionaries continue to engender devoted readers. Nowhere is this more apparent than in the recent reversal of fortune for the fifth edition of Webster's New World College Dictionary. Houghton Mifflin Harcourt released it in August and has ordered a fourth printing. This comes after its former publisher, Wiley, nearly killed it altogether by firing almost every member of the dictionary's staff in early 2011.
"Looking up things in the dictionary is an intimate act," said Peter Sokolowski, editor at large at Merriam-Webster. After lectures, audience members nearly always approach him and, in a conspiratorial whisper, confide things like "My family thinks I'm crazy because I read the dictionary."
lRelated BOOKS R.A. Montgomery lives on through his 'Adventures' SEE ALL RELATED 8 Yet the story of the past 10 years or more has been one of retrenchment in the reference field as publishers cut back on full-time employees, replacing them with consulting lexicographers and support staff as sales of print dictionaries and other reference works declined. Jon Goldman, an editor at Webster's New World from 1966-2011, was part of a talented crew that kept the quality high, despite the challenges of repeated ownership changes and perennially skimpy resources. Goldman cites the lack of a digital program for the dictionary's failure to make money in the final years before the HMH purchase. According to HMH Executive Editor Steve Kleinedler, his company bought Webster's New World Dictionary in 2012 to fill a gap left by an earlier decision not to continue with their own college dictionary, concentrating instead on The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language.
Among dictionary publishers only Merriam-Webster — the sole American publisher devoted exclusively to dictionaries — did not reduce their staff through layoffs. The company currently employs 30 full-time lexicographers. Between its free, advertising-supported dictionary website and smartphone application, Merriam-Webster nets about 200 million page views a month.
cComments Got something to say? Start the conversation and be the first to comment. ADD A COMMENT 0 "That's a lot of traffic that keeps us going," says Sokolowski, a lexicographer who has worked at Merriam-Webster for more than 20 years. "Print is still alive and well, and there's no sense that print dictionaries are going to disappear. The thing is they are a much smaller part of the pie for us."
In the recent past, new editions of large dictionaries like Merriam-Webster's Unabridged were published infrequently (the second edition appeared in 1936, the third in 1961) with copyright updates or revised versions printed every five or six years. New editions of college dictionaries were usually published about every 10 years, with copyright updates appearing every year or two. A new edition of a dictionary is the product of a full revision during which every definition is reconsidered, outdated information revised or deleted and new words and new senses added. A copyright update has more modest ambitions, adding, in a college dictionary for example, roughly a few hundred new entries.
But the concept of publishing editions is disappearing, said Judy Pearsall, editorial director, Global Academic Dictionaries, at Oxford University Press. The Oxford English Dictionary uploads new words and revised entries to its website, OxfordDictionaries.com, every three months. These periodic uploads are called "releases," rather than "editions."
"The idea of an edition is something fixed, but this is less applicable to the digital world and our editorial workflow, which is about constantly updating based on our latest research," she said. "We make changes all the time, week to week. Just like language, so our dictionary is a living, breathing thing, changing and developing all the time in response to usage and user needs."
From the reader's perspective, you can't put data releases side by side on a shelf. And although Pearsall said Oxford takes "snapshots" of dictionary data every year, this information — thus far — is not available to the public. Merriam-Webster's Sokolowski said that its version of its unabridged dictionary will be a "large, organic, but also not fixed, data set that will be the great American dictionary, the large American dictionary."
And so, we live in the continuous present of constant revision: Whether we will be able to access the evolving history of the dictionary, reflecting cultural changes and editorial judgments is an open question.
At the same time, online dictionaries are offering new information about how people use them. Sokolowski reports on Twitter about which words are trending on Merriam-Webster's website.
"I know what you're looking up," Sokolowski said. "We're eavesdropping effectively on the national conversation in a way that's very particular because the intersection of vocabulary and the news is one that's unpredictable. I don't know which word will be picked up. I mean, who would have guessed that the most looked-up word connected to Michael Jackson's death would be the word 'emaciated?'"
A dictionary is the work of many hands, a cooperative human project that requires scores of individuals poring over words, researching their history and writing definitions. It is a candle lit against the darkness of ignorance, a forceful statement that our language matters, and an inclusive register of how our speech has changed.
"Every new achievement has its antecedents, its foundation," said David Guralnik, a lexicographer who died in 2000, in a lecture at Cleveland's Rowfant Club in 1951. He was discussing Webster's New World Dictionary — which in its day sought to revolutionize the traditional dictionary by offering clear, precise and self-explanatory definitions "in a 20th century American style and from an American point of view." His New World Dictionary had "in its background the lexicographical labors of all those who have toiled in the bottomless, teeming ocean of English linguistics, from the forerunners of Dr. Johnson through Baltimore's own H.L. Mencken."
And one could say the same thing about every dictionary. The databases of the digital age are living off the fat of the land, the accumulated definitions written by the now dead and discarded lexicographers, the expert definition writers. The question now is will the dictionaries of the future match the high standards of the recent past and, if not, will anyone care? Will dictionary website subscriptions and licensing generate enough revenue to support the publishers who produce them?
lRelated BOOKS R.A. Montgomery lives on through his 'Adventures' SEE ALL RELATED 8 "I think we're in a transition" said Don Stewart, senior editor of Webster's New World College Dictionary, 5th edition, "and I don't know what's going to come out of this, but what is going to take the place of the traditional printed dictionary? In what form will it be? I don't know and I don't think anyone else does either."
Bruce Joshua Miller is editor of "Curiosity's Cats: Writers on Research." He blogs at brucejquiller.wordpress.com.
The report linked below was posted online today (November 12, 2022) by the International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA).Title Impacts of Public Access to Computers and the Internet in Libraries Authors International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions (IFLA)...
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Empathy connects us but strains under demanding settings. This study explored how third parties evaluated AI-generated empathetic responses versus human responses in terms of compassion, responsiveness, and overall preference across four preregistered experiments. Participants (N = 556) read empathy prompts describing valenced personal experiences and compared the AI responses to select non-expert or expert humans.
Results revealed that AI responses were preferred and rated as more compassionate compared to select human responders (Study 1). This pattern of results remained when author identity was made transparent (Study 2), when AI was compared to expert crisis responders (Study 3), and when author identity was disclosed to all participants (Study 4). Third parties perceived AI as being more responsive—conveying understanding, validation, and care—which partially explained AI’s higher compassion ratings in Study 4.
These findings suggest that AI has robust utility in contexts requiring empathetic interaction, with the potential to address the increasing need for empathy in supportive communication contexts.
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There are also many other features of the program Canvas It can help self-employed professionals improve the quality of their work. With this in mind, the take you I made a list of six Canva features every freelance translator should know. Check it out below.
2 of the 8 Canva Jobs that are Very Useful for Freelancers; Recognition – Photo: clone / Gilherme Ramos
Canva offers very useful functions for freelancers; Recognition – Photo: clone / Gilherme Ramos
A business card is important for formalizing professional presentations and can also help boost networking. It must contain your name or company name, email address, phone number, and a link to your wallet or website. If you don’t know how to create one, you can turn to Canva, which offers many ready-made templates for professionals in a wide range of fields. To use one of the templates, simply go to Canva, click on “Templates”, and on the “Business” tab, select “Business Cards”.
3 of 8 Make Business Cards for Your Business Using Canva – Photo: clone / Juliana Campos
Make Business Cards for Your Business Using Canva – Photo: Clone / Juliana Campos
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A compelling resume can help freelancers who are looking for a steady job opportunity to stand out in the curriculum screening process. Canva offers a variety of creative resume templates, with different styles and layouts. To access ready-made templates, simply access Canva, go to Templates and select Resume, an option available on the For You tab. Resumes can be saved in PDF format, emailed or printed.
4 of 8 Create a Personalized, Creative Resume with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Build a Personalized, Creative Resume with Canva – Photo: clone / Juliana Campos
3. Presentations: to present your business or project
You can also use Canva to create custom slideshows. With this feature, a freelance professional can introduce themselves, showing a project proposal and its estimated cost in a single document. There are many ready-made templates in different colors and themes, aimed at portfolio presentations, marketing proposals, among other topics. To make a presentation, go to Canva, select Templates and choose between Presentations or Business Proposals, depending on the purpose of the presentation.
5 of 8 Sample Canva Portfolio Example – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Example of a sample Canva portfolio – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
4. Invoice: to inform the customer of the project cost
Another very useful template from Canva for freelancers is the invoice templates. Through them, it is possible to inform the customer of the costs of the implemented project in a visual way, detailing each expense involved in the production of the product or the provision of the service. The freelancer can edit the ready-made templates and include their name, customer name, invoice date, items and payment method used. To use the templates, simply access Canva, click on “Templates” and then on “Invoices”. There is also a specific field for the self-employed called “Freelancer Bills”.
6 of 8 Customize Invoice Templates for Freelancers with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Customize Invoice Templates for Freelancers with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
5. Mind maps: to organize ideas
Mind maps are a great tool for organizing ideas, especially if the freelancer is creative. Using the templates available in Canva, you can record your own ideas and customer requests and draw connections between them, in the form of a brainstorm. To create a mind map, go to the online editor, search for “mind map” in the search field and select a template of your choice.
7 of 8 Create mind maps with Canva – Image: Play / Canva
Create mind maps with Canva – Image: Clone / Canva
6. Employment contracts: to close a deal
It is possible to create business contracts to sign the closed deal in a document. The procedure provides guarantees for both the independent business owner and the client, as it makes both parties aware of their rights and obligations. Canva offers many ready-made templates to assemble these documents in a professional, visually appealing and personal way. To use it, simply access the site, search for “employment contracts” and choose the form that best suits your business.
8 of 8 Create Canva Employment Contracts to Ensure Your Safety in Freelance Services – Photo: Playback / Canva
Create contracts with Canva to ensure your safety in freelance services – Photo: Reproduction / Canva
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A business card is important for formalizing professional presentations and can also help boost networking. It must contain your name or company name, email address, phone number, and a link to your wallet or website. If you don’t know how to create one, you can turn to Canva, which offers many ready-made templates for professionals in a wide range of fields. To use one of the templates, simply go to Canva, click on “Templates”, and on the “Business” tab, select “Business Cards”.
3 of 8 Make Business Cards for Your Business Using Canva – Photo: clone / Juliana Campos
Make Business Cards for Your Business Using Canva – Photo: Clone / Juliana Campos
2. CVs: to apply for new opportunities
A compelling resume can help freelancers who are looking for a steady job opportunity to stand out in the curriculum screening process. Canva offers a variety of creative resume templates, with different styles and layouts. To access ready-made templates, simply access Canva, go to Templates and select Resume, an option available on the For You tab. Resumes can be saved in PDF format, emailed or printed.
4 of 8 Create a Personalized, Creative Resume with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Build a Personalized, Creative Resume with Canva – Photo: clone / Juliana Campos
3. Presentations: to present your business or project
You can also use Canva to create custom slideshows. With this feature, a freelance professional can introduce themselves, showing a project proposal and its estimated cost in a single document. There are many ready-made templates in different colors and themes, aimed at portfolio presentations, marketing proposals, among other topics. To make a presentation, go to Canva, select Templates and choose between Presentations or Business Proposals, depending on the purpose of the presentation.
5 of 8 Sample Canva Portfolio Example – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Example of a sample Canva portfolio – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
4. Invoice: to inform the customer of the project cost
Another very useful template from Canva for freelancers is the invoice templates. Through them, it is possible to inform the customer of the costs of the implemented project in a visual way, detailing each expense involved in the production of the product or the provision of the service. The freelancer can edit the ready-made templates and include their name, customer name, invoice date, items and payment method used. To use the templates, simply access Canva, click on “Templates” and then on “Invoices”. There is also a specific field for the self-employed called “Freelancer Bills”.
6 of 8 Customize Invoice Templates for Freelancers with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
Customize Invoice Templates for Freelancers with Canva – Photo: Reproduction / Juliana Campos
5. Mind maps: to organize ideas
Mind maps are a great tool for organizing ideas, especially if the freelancer is creative. Using the templates available in Canva, you can record your own ideas and customer requests and draw connections between them, in the form of a brainstorm. To create a mind map, go to the online editor, search for “mind map” in the search field and select a template of your choice.
7 of 8 Create mind maps with Canva – Image: Play / Canva
Create mind maps with Canva – Image: Clone / Canva
6. Employment contracts: to close a deal
It is possible to create business contracts to sign the closed deal in a document. The procedure provides guarantees for both the independent business owner and the client, as it makes both parties aware of their rights and obligations. Canva offers many ready-made templates to assemble these documents in a professional, visually appealing and personal way. To use it, simply access the site, search for “employment contracts” and choose the form that best suits your business.
8 of 8 Create Canva Employment Contracts to Ensure Your Safety in Freelance Services – Photo: Playback / Canva
Create contracts with Canva to ensure your safety in freelance services – Photo: Reproduction / Canva
Canva Pro gives you access to features like templates, unique graphics, background remover, and social media content planner. it’s possible Try the premium plan for 30 days for free. After this period, you are charged R$24.15 per month."
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The guest for this episode of the INSPIRING STEM PODCAST is Adam Hyde, founder and principal architect of the Collaborative Knowledge Foundation - Coko and is responsible for oversight of all operations.
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LatestOpen Access cOAlition S is seeking to engage the services of a consultant to explore how a globally fair pricing system for academic publishing could be devised and implemented. The European Science Foundation, which hosts the cOAlition S office, will award the contract on behalf of cOAlition S. cOAlition S is participating with UNESCO, the International Science Council (ISC), the Open Access 2020 Initiative (OA2020), Electronic Information for Libraries (EIFL), the Association of African Universities, and Science Europe in organising a series of workshops on global equity in Open Access publishing. The first of these workshops focused on viewpoints from Europe and Africa, and participants formulated a variety of proposals, including a call for publishers to adopt more equitable practices, including but not limited to transparent pricing of Open Access publishing services based on purchasing power parity (PPP). As a follow-up to the workshop, cOAlition S wishes to commission a study to explore how a globally fair pricing system for academic publishing could be devised and implemented. We will work with our partners in the Global Equity Workshop in taking this forward. The key objective of this study is to identify ways in which readers and producers of scholarly publications (or their proxies, namely research funders and universities, could financially contribute to supporting the academic publishing services valued by their research communities as a function of their means in a manner that is globally equitable and sustainable. From subscription to producer-pays As observed by Osman & Rooryck (2022), the transition of academic publishing from the subscription model to Open Access shifts payments for publishing services from readers to producers of knowledge. Although this transition makes publications accessible to readers globally, many authors and institutions worldwide do not have access to publishing in journals whose prices they cannot afford. Inequities The current pricing practices in open access publishing models where costs are borne by the producers of knowledge – authors, funders, or universities – do not currently serve regional and global equity, as they do not reflect equitable standards such as local purchasing power. For example, APCs paid for Open Access articles are priced at an identical level for customers irrespective of their geographic location, unlike other products and services with a global reach that are typically priced as a function of local purchasing power. Global products and services tend to cost what the local market can bear. It is unclear why payments for open access publishing services do not. Admittedly, some researchers facing APC payments may qualify for waivers, but there is no globally agreed way for publishers to handle waivers. Moreover, they are perceived as patronizing and neocolonial. They are an in-or-out mechanism unilaterally controlled by the publishers, and do not afford any agency to recipients. Summing up, the current system for meeting the costs of academic publishing is both regionally and globally inequitable. Globally fair payment for academic publishing cOAlition S funders are committed to fair and transparent open access fees and encourage the diversity of open access business models (Principle 5 of Plan S). There is a need to transition towards a globally agreed system of payment for academic publishing services that is fair, equitable, and transparent. It should be fair in guaranteeing payment of a reasonable price for clearly defined services. It should be equitable by taking into account the ratio of readers and authors as well as their local purchasing power for any contributing country or institution. It should be transparent in making clear the criteria for inclusion in a specific pricing tier. The objective of the study for tender is to explore the current pricing and distribution of costs of academic publishing and explore alternative pricing models that are fair and transparent and that enable global participation and equitable cost distribution. Special consideration should be given to the Purchasing Power Parity (PPP) model, which Osman & Rooryck (2022) suggested as a potential model for devising an equitable pricing model for academic publishing. Responding to this call An outline of the key tasks, deliverables, and available budget, along with an application template is available here. Those who wish to apply for this consultancy should send the completed template (Annex A) to npappleroy@esf.org no later than Monday, 13th March 2023, at 09.00 GMT.
While we strive to serve the Illinois State University community most directly, we are also part of a global community of researchers, scholars, and students. It can therefore be valuable for us to pull back and take a broader look at scholarly communication efforts around the world.
The world has undergone a significant transformation in the last two years, and online learning has become a norm. It is no longer a choice but a necessity for students, professionals, and businesses alike. With the advent of 2023, online learning will continue to be the primary mode of education and skill development. In this article, we will discuss the top 10 tips for successful online learning in 2023.
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VistaCreate est un logiciel de conception graphique qui facilite la création de visuels de tous styles et gabarits (images pour vos réseaux sociaux, logos, vignettes, animations, infographies, affiches, etc.). Pour créer vos supports de communication, vous bénéficiez d’un accès à plus de 140 millions d’images et 30 000 templates variés et personnalisables. Sur VistaCreate, vous bénéficiez d’un large éventail d’effets créatifs tels que des animations, des musiques ou des vidéos. L’offre gratuite de VistaCreate vous donne accès à l’ensemble des fonctionnalités.
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Fotor est un outil qui vous permet de retoucher, recadrer et redimensionner vos photos. Pour concevoir vos supports de communication, vous avez la possibilité d’ajouter du texte à vos visuels, de créer des collages classiques et plus élaborés, ainsi que des conceptions graphiques. Suppression d’arrière-plans, ajout d’effets, recadrage d’images, retouche de portraits… Fotor propose plusieurs fonctionnalités et fournit différents templates conçus pour faciliter le partage sur vos réseaux sociaux. Fotor existe en version gratuite et propose une version payante au prix de 8,99 $ par mois.
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Les meilleurs outils pour remplacer Canva et créer des visuels facilement.
VistaCreate (Crello)
Un outil de création de visuels pour débutants et professionnels
VistaCreate est un logiciel de conception graphique qui facilite la création de visuels de tous styles et gabarits (images pour vos réseaux sociaux, logos, vignettes, animations, infographies, affiches, etc.). Pour créer vos supports de communication, vous bénéficiez d’un accès à plus de 140 millions d’images et 30 000 templates variés et personnalisables. Sur VistaCreate, vous bénéficiez d’un large éventail d’effets créatifs tels que des animations, des musiques ou des vidéos. L’offre gratuite de VistaCreate vous donne accès à l’ensemble des fonctionnalités.
Une application de retouche, création et collages photos
Fotor est un outil qui vous permet de retoucher, recadrer et redimensionner vos photos. Pour concevoir vos supports de communication, vous avez la possibilité d’ajouter du texte à vos visuels, de créer des collages classiques et plus élaborés, ainsi que des conceptions graphiques. Suppression d’arrière-plans, ajout d’effets, recadrage d’images, retouche de portraits… Fotor propose plusieurs fonctionnalités et fournit différents templates conçus pour faciliter le partage sur vos réseaux sociaux. Fotor existe en version gratuite et propose une version payante au prix de 8,99 $ par mois.
Une alternative à Canva pour concevoir vos supports de communication
Doté d’une interface simple et ergonomique, Adobe Express est un outil de conception graphique qui facilite la création et l’édition de tout support visuel de communication, qu’il s’agisse d’une illustration, d’une bannière ou d’une séquence vidéo. Comme Canva, Adobe Express met à disposition une bibliothèque de templates, qui sont intégralement modifiables. Mais la solution se distingue grâce à l’intégration de la banque d’images Adobe Stock, qui permet d’accéder à des milliers de visuels en haute définition et libres de droits, ainsi que d’Adobe Fonts et sa conséquente bibliothèque de polices d’écriture.
L'application de conception graphique de Microsoft 365
Microsoft Designer est une application de conception graphique qui vous permet de créer des visuels pour dynamiser votre communication et particulièrement vos réseaux sociaux. L’éditeur vous permet de générer des images et des modèles de visuels personnalisables, d’accéder à des graphiques motion design, etc. Grâce à sa technologie basée sur l’IA, l’utilisateur saisit un texte précis qui génère automatiquement de nombreux modèles de visuels. Avec plus de 100 millions d’images et de vidéos disponibles en haute qualité, vous avez accès à une large bibliothèque de contenus pour créer vos visuels.
Une plateforme de création de visuels, présentations et vidéos pour remplacer Canva
Visme permet de mettre en image des documents sous forme de présentations, infographies, graphiques ou vidéos. L’outil propose des modèles et des éléments personnalisables à destination des créateurs de contenus ou des services de communication. Vos créations peuvent être publiées en ligne, intégrées à un site, téléchargées ou être partagées sur vos réseaux sociaux. Visme dispose d’une offre gratuite avec un nombre de templates limité et d’une offre payante qui débute à 15 dollars par mois.
Un outil pour concevoir vos présentations professionnelles
Bien que Canva offre la possibilité de réaliser des présentations, la solution Piktochart se distingue par sa capacité à intégrer facilement des données issues de Google Sheets ou de SurveyMonkey pour générer des graphiques et des infographies. Parallèlement, Piktochart met à disposition les fonctionnalités adéquates pour concevoir de multiples supports de communication, tels que des affiches ou flyers, en partant d’un document vierge ou en s’appuyant sur l’un des nombreux modèles proposés. Comme Canva, Piktochart propose une déclinaison gratuite de sa solution, avec quelques limitations.
Stencil vous permet de créer des visuels essentiellement pour vos réseaux sociaux. Destiné aux créateurs de contenus, aux blogueurs et aux équipes marketing, cet outil propose plus de 150 templates calibrés pour être partagés facilement. Pour cela, Stencil est intégré à Buffer et vous permet par ce biais, de planifier vos publications à l’avance sur vos plateformes sociales. À la différence de Canva, un support est disponible sur le site 24/24 pour vous accompagner dans vos créations.
PicMonkey est un outil de retouche d’images et de création de montages photos. L’éditeur photo vous permet par exemple d’appliquer des effets à vos visuels pour les rendre plus attractifs. Dépliants, designs pour les réseaux sociaux, présentations, logos, invitations… De nombreux templates existent pour créer différents supports utiles à votre communication. L’option « Smart resize » vous permet de modifier le format de n’importe quel visuel sans en altérer sa qualité. PicMonkey est un outil payant et débute à 10,99 € par mois.
Canva is a growing force in the content-creation world, so its Canva Create event last week had plenty of announcements for music-marketers to pore over. The company rounded up 10 of the highlights itself in its newsroom, including Canva Sheets, its take on spreadsheets with an emphasis on creating visualisations and presentations.
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