Segmentation:

To begin working in segmentation, open up an xterm and, at the prompt, choose  one of the following tables and select a "source" (abc, cnn, pri, voa):

                        eg. %tdtseg cnn
 

tdtseg             to display files available for segmentation
tdtseg -a       to display files for second passing
tdtseg -c       to access complete list of files
 

File status in segmentation:

Available:           Files ready to be segmented
Marking:              Files in the process of being segmented
Done:                    Files segmented ready to be double-checked
Second-passed:  Last stage of segmentation. The files have been
                            double-checked and are ready for event-labelling
fdch:                      ABC only - segmented file needs to be matched to fdch document

Segmentation Insertion Keys        (Inserting timetamps, moving in xwaves and listening to the document, etc.)
 

Labeling
    To activate the labeling interface, open a netscape session , and in an xterm enter

    %tdtlab

The interface takes a small amount of time to start.  Choosing "Browsing" mode allows you to examine previously annotated articles, and use "Production" mode to start annotating new articles.

labeling instructions

Rejecting articles

The interface provides a reject field for articles that fall into one (or more) of these conditions.
 
 

• "NO"    default condition - article is suitable
• ">1 story"    More than one story - article contains two or more different reports
• "Not news"    Article is not considered news. Lists, book reviews, recipes, weekend reviews, etc.
• "Miss part 1"    Article is missing the beginning  of the report- not complete.
• "Error"    Error in formatting, foreign and unintelligible text.
• "Comments"    Comment field provided for further explanation of reasons for rejection if necessary.

Last modified: Mon Mar 30 17:09:32 1998