Translation - art & business » Legal »
prepare your file before leting it for translations
Thread poster: waterstone
waterstone
waterstone
China
Oct 9, 2015

it is always essential to check the file before letting it for translations, there are many companies who got lost in bad translation. the translators are not the only cause of this blunder mistake, the responsibility should be hold by a concern also in preparing the documents. it is for all type of files, but the legal files must be given extra care, since many confidential stuffs incorporated in there.

some of the steps to prepare the documents
1. clear with the concept
... See more
it is always essential to check the file before letting it for translations, there are many companies who got lost in bad translation. the translators are not the only cause of this blunder mistake, the responsibility should be hold by a concern also in preparing the documents. it is for all type of files, but the legal files must be given extra care, since many confidential stuffs incorporated in there.

some of the steps to prepare the documents
1. clear with the concept
2. use proper words
3. paraphrase with correct meaning
4. check for the grammatical mistakes
5. revise multiple times

these are some of the points, there are more stuffs found in the following ppt http://www.slideshare.net/leeshin12/waterstone-52130942 ▲ Collapse
 


To report site rules violations or get help, contact a site moderator:

Moderator(s) of this forum
Marco Ramón[Call to this topic]
Margarita[Call to this topic]

You can also contact site staff by submitting a support request »

prepare your file before leting it for translations







Wordfast Pro
Translation Memory Software for Any Platform

Exclusive discount for ProZ.com users! Save over 13% when purchasing Wordfast Pro through ProZ.com. Wordfast is the world's #1 provider of platform-independent Translation Memory software. Consistently ranked the most user-friendly and highest value

Buy now! »
TM-Town
Manage your TMs and Terms ... and boost your translation business

Are you ready for something fresh in the industry? TM-Town is a unique new site for you -- the freelance translator -- to store, manage and share translation memories (TMs) and glossaries...and potentially meet new clients on the basis of your prior work.

More info »