Process » Project Analysis
A project analysis is the first step we take when we receive translation requests from our clients. A full understanding of clients’ needs and the characteristics of a particular document is the foundation for success.
- Effective communication:
- Project evaluation:
- Project scheduling:
- Pre-treatment:
Appoint a project manager to coordinate cooperation among linguists and ensure effective communications with clients.
Select the most efficient translation tool, accurately calculate word count, evaluate the difficulty level, search for reference materials, etc.
Work out a timetable covering the whole course of a translation including a deadline for the first draft translation, editing/proofreading and a review. We rigidly adhere to the timetable unless significant changes are to be made, such as clients’ requests for early delivery.
Before moving to the next step, edits to the format and contents of certain documents are necessary; to produce consistent translations, a well-maintained translation memory may be used. The pre-treatment of documents not only allows linguists to focus on translation quality, but also helps to minimize costs and improve consistency.