What is a tentative orthography?

A tentative (stage one or trial) orthography is a flexible, probationary orthography designed for limited use. It enables you to test the suitability of your symbol choices for reading and writing.

Some SIL entities have criteria for the stages of orthography development. You should follow the criteria established by your entity of assignment.

• Developing a tentative orthography
• What is a working orthography?
• What is a standard orthography?

• Concept module: tentative orthography
• In overview module: Glossary (Literacy): T
• In modular book: Glossary of literacy terms
• In document collection: Reference materials
• In bookshelf: Literacy

This page is an extract from the LinguaLinks Library, Version 4.0, published on CD-ROM by SIL International, 1999. [Ordering information.]

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