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Chantal Kamgne
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Nativeness and CAT tools for Quality Assurance Oct 31, 2006

Some colleagues (much thanks for their feedback) pointed out that the article does not seem to elaborate enough on the following two points:

-Translation into native language ONLY

I will like to quote myself:
"1. Accepting a project
Taking into consideration of the requirements and specialties involved, the degree of difficulty of the project to complete and the turn-around time, it is advisable not to accept any project without making sure that it falls wit... See more
Some colleagues (much thanks for their feedback) pointed out that the article does not seem to elaborate enough on the following two points:

-Translation into native language ONLY

I will like to quote myself:
"1. Accepting a project
Taking into consideration of the requirements and specialties involved, the degree of difficulty of the project to complete and the turn-around time, it is advisable not to accept any project without making sure that it falls within one’s translating ability."


-Importance of CAT tools

Here again,
"A translator normally relies on glossaries, translation memories, dictionaries and Internet resources, in addition to his knowledge and experience.
Always use the translation memories and glossaries along with the concerned style guide provided by the client to assure consistency. " ▲ Collapse
 
memonic
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It's standard practice... but sadly not the prerogative of everyone Aug 31, 2010

"Quality management for freelance translation projects" is a MUST-HAVE for anyone considering themselves as professional translators...

If you do respect that and do not only reduce your work to a quest for money you may well worth to deck yourself out with the 'Freelance Translator' status!

Please, observe that the 'FREE' word enclosed does not stand for 'at liberty' but for 'independent' and 'autonomous'.

Well done Chantal!!
 


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