Language Translation Process for Professional Translators Use

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Simple Steps For Language Translation Process 

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Professional translators can follow this 4 step
methodology as part of their tertiary translation
studies
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Step-1. Overview
Take an overview of the subject matter and
content, how long it is, the writing style, if it
is technical, the various sections, etc. Note
down key concepts or terminology that will need
to be researched, and will decide if any
preliminary background reading is needed.
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Step-2. Initial Translation
In this step, the document is systematically
translated. Choosing the appropriate length of
individual text chunks to deal with is important.
Ideally each chunk will be discrete and complete
unit of meaning. But it also has to be short
enough to be retained in short-term memory.
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Step-3. Accuracy Check
After draft completion check each chunk of text
with the original (source) text. The primary goal
here is to confirm no content has been missed, no
meaning misinterpreted. Most translators will
also identify and improve any slightly unnatural
or inelegant wording in this step.
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Step-4. Final Polishing
In the final step the translator re-reads the
translation, this time without reference to the
source document, looking solely at the quality of
expression. Final edits will be made to further
refine and polish translated text.
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