Translation

• Read the text carefully and make sure you understand it.
• Try to read similar texts in the target language before translating.
• Make sure you refer to the glossary provided by your Project Manager, if any. 
• Translate the text by transferring the ideas into Arabic.
• Use the terminology that is used in the English text. Make sure you use appropriate terminology in Arabic. 
• Use formal/ academic language that is commonly used for educational purposes.
• Make sure the translated text reads naturally and smoothly. 
• Use appropriate punctuation.
• Double check your translation. 
• In the case you have any problem, contact your PM directly. 

Proofreading and review:

• Please check the translated text against the source text. 
• Run MS Grammar and Spelling Checker.
• Review the target text and make sure that:

1. the terms are used correctly.
2. the language is natural and smooth. 
3. no grammatical, spelling, typo or punctuation errors. 

Dictionaries

• Never use Google translation for translating sentences or paragraphs. Even if you post-edit the text.
• Use the search on Wikipedia
• Use Google Web and Youtube search
• Use Almaany dictionary
• Use any famous dictionary.

 

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