Creating a Quality Translation

Preliminary discussion of project with client

Careful review of the project elements including:

type of material; length/ difficulty; formatting, etc.

One or more discussions with client clarifying questions

Bid job cost and time frame

betmar establishes translation strategy with translator

schedule of production approved

Translator begins translation, establishes glossary while working through material

Translator writes a first draft

Translator edits first draft

Secondary translator edits first draft

Translator and secondary translator consult regarding changes

Changes are made

Formatting starts, if needed

Proofreading process continues until no errors are found (proofed no less than 3 times)

Completed translation submitted to client

Client reviews as appropriate

Possible revisions based upon client input

Original translator implements final changes

Submit final to client