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I'D TAKE FREELANCING OVER A 9- 5 JOB ANY DAY. THE STRESS IS REWARDED WITH FREEDOM AND I L IKE BEING RESPONSIBLE FOR M Y S ELF. IF YOU'RE AT A POINT W HERE THE DOWNS ARE SO POWERFUL BECAUSE OF ALL THE PERSONAL EFFORT YOU PUT IN, Y O U'RE ALSO AT THE POINT WHERE Y O U CAN TAKE (ALMOST) ALL THE CREDIT FOR THE UPS AND FOR BEING THE ARCHITECT OF THE UPS, W HICH IS A GREAT ACHIEVEMENT. F ELICITY PEARCE
get in touch with Patricia, write To inmyownterms@yahoo.com to Term Time with Patricia Brenes Terminology Management: A lifesaver More and more translators, experts, and clients are becoming aware of the fact that managing your terminology is a key ingredient in the translation mix. It’s easy to verify this by looking at the increase in the number of universities that offer terminology courses in their study plans (over 200 according to TermCoord’s website). More than just a need, it is a lifesaver. It is the lifeline that keeps us afloat, particularly during tumultuous translation days. But it has to be done effectively and in a timely manner. Right away, that’s the moment when we need to start managing our terminology. Whether it’s an Excel sheet or a terminology management system (TMS), creating a simple glossary or termbase before starting the translation is the way to go. By the time you sit down to translate the text, you should have your glossary by your side or your termbase ready to roll. Done properly, that’s how it needs to be done. Reusability is one of the main goals of terminology management (TM), and if you don’t do it right, your chances of being able to reuse terms and making the best of your preparatory work, especially in the long term, are slim. The correct way is to use terminology principles and standards. When we are in a hurry, we tend to take shortcuts to meet deadlines, such as not managing our terminology—a mistake that you might regret later on. For the seasoned translators, this might be obvious but, based on my experience, I can assure you that many of them are not fully aware of its importance and potential. This is why I contacted Andrew Morris: to share with you bits and pieces about terminology and terminology management and contribute to the efforts of raising awareness. So stay tuned to stay updated. So much more to come! Feel free to share your thoughts with me at the email address below.
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