Translation A Must-Have Guide

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3: Finding the Right Translator Finding the right translator can be tricky and time-consuming, because there is no comprehensive resource for or universally recognized way of determining a translator’s competence. Still, the time you invest in searching for the best person will pay off in the long run, because you will get higher-quality translations. Strategies to use when looking Define your requirements • Write a detailed job description. • Describe the project specifications, deliverables, expectations, deadlines, and target audience. Follow leads • Request referrals from colleagues and clients. • Search online, including beyond your geographic location. (A good place to start is at translationjournal.net/journal/links.htm.) • Search translation-related forums, such as ProZ, Translators Café, and Translators Base. Help Wanted EXPERIENCED TRANSLATOR who specializes in "plain language" translation. Most translation will be from English to Spanish, but there will also be English to French and English to Portuguese. <strong>Must</strong> have experience with health insurance documents. Show samples of "plain language" adapted translation. Call Mon-Fri 8am-5pm 888-555-5555 8 | FINDING THE RIGHT TRANSLATOR
Read resumés • Does the applicant appear to have excellent writing, adaptation, and oral communication skills • Is the applicant an experienced translator • Has the applicant done translation for your target audience • Does the applicant have a college degree or professional certification in translation Interview applicants • Ask the applicant to describe his or her approach to work, translation, project management, and troubleshooting. • Discuss how you would monitor and evaluate the translation process. • Gauge the applicant’s willingness to discuss problems, ask questions, and accept feedback or criticism. Ask for references and samples • Always check references and review samples of a translator’s work. Compare cost estimates • Cost matters, but the bigger picture matters more. It is cost-efficient to hire an experienced translator who manages projects well and produces high-quality translation – but costly to hire a translator whose principal qualification is that he or she charges less per word or per document than other applicants do. FINDING THE RIGHT TRANSLATOR | 9
Page 1 and 2: CENTER FOR HEALTH LITERACY Translat
Page 3 and 4: Contents IV Introduction 1 CHAPTER
Page 5 and 6: Introduction In the past three deca
Page 7 and 8: 1: What Is Translation Translation
Page 9 and 10: 2: What Is a Translator A translato
Page 11 and 12: Usually, the best translators trans
Page 13: Do you need a certified translator
Page 17 and 18: 4: Preparing for Translation Taking
Page 19 and 20: Some languages are wordier than Eng
Page 21 and 22: Sample glossary English Term Prefer
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Page 25 and 26: The process of translation The clie
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Page 31 and 32: If a poor translation is back-trans
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Page 41 and 42: • Find another volunteer - a nati
Page 43 and 44: When MT is unlikely to help Some pe
Page 45 and 46: When MT is very risky For translati
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Page 51 and 52: Getting the best for your budget No
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