quality a mix of needs , tools and creativity

Quality A Mix of Needs, Tools and Creativity

Rocío AbelleiraLinguistic Lead ForeignExchange Translationsrabelleira@fxtrans.com

What is Quality?

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• Spell-checking and final reading of translated files?

• Multiple rounds of proof?

• Using the right glossaries?

• Fast turn-arounds?

• 0% complaints from clients?

• Following the specs?

• …

What is Quality?

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• Quality is perceived differently by each linguist

and it may require different approaches

depending on the project/client.

• Linguists need to achieve the level of quality

they feel satisfied with and use creativity/tools

to get there.

Tools and Creativity

• Several useful FREE tools available to increase final internal quality.

• Easy to use tools: They should make things easier, not harder.

• Multiple options depending on needs>CREATIVITY from linguists.

• Know your “raw materials” and then be creative to use the tools you

have most efficiently.

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Review of 3 free useful tools

• Change Trackerhttp://www.change-tracker.com/download

• Olifanthttp://okapi.sourceforge.net/downloads.html

• Xbenchhttp://www.apsic.com/en/downloads.aspx

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