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Zusatztext To my knowledge, this is the first cross-sectional study of such a scale which mixes practices of field and traductology. The positive points are numerous: scientificity, complete coverage and a strong anchor in practice ... In three adjectives this book is scientific, illuminating and unique. Informationen zum Autor Joanna Drugan is Senior Lecturer in Applied Translation Studies, University of East Anglia, UK Klappentext Examines how the translation profession assesses and improves quality. Vorwort Examines how the translation profession assesses and improves quality. Zusammenfassung How do translation companies, multilingual international organizations and individual translators measure and improve the quality of their translations? This book reports on the range of approaches to quality assurance across the translation industry, from Norway to China, from the individual freelance working in a home office to the largest translation supplier in the world. Best practice is outlined for a range of translation scenarios, enabling readers to learn from others' experience - and mistakes. The author also draws on over a decade's experience to outline the potential to improve quality by exploiting modern technological support tools such as translation memory software.New and experienced translators will gain understanding of what employers expect (and reward); translation companies can learn how their peers and rivals manage this sensitive area of their work; clients will find out what levels of quality they can expect; and academics are provided with an illuminating insight into how quality is assessed and guaranteed in the profession today. Inhaltsverzeichnis Series Preface \ Preface \ Acknowledgements \ Glossary of acronyms \ Introduction \ 1. Today's translation profession \ 2.Translation quality: importance and definitions \ 3. Tools, workflow and quality \ 4. Top-down translation quality models \ 5. Bottom-up translation quality models \ 6. Conclusion: Lessons from industry \ Bibliography \ Index...
