Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? Autor da sequência: ProZ.com Staff
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| For direct clients | Nov 12, 2021 |
All my projects for direct clients are proofread by a fellow-translator. I don't have just one colleague with whom I collaborate; the proofreader depends on the subject matter. Of course, I've incorporated the extra costs for the four-eyes principle in my rate.
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neilmac
Espanha
Local time: 22:23
Espanhol para Inglês
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Sometimes I get a trusted colleague to proofread the odd translation. But most of the time I do my own.
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Ricardo Aries 
Indonésia
Local time: 03:23
Membro (2020)
Inglês para Indonésio
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| Software-Assisted Proofreading Only | Nov 12, 2021 |
I frequently use Grammarly + Microsoft Office built-in proofing tools for assisted-proofreading needs. These tools are sufficient for any volume of text (as long as your computer has a large RAM and a fast CPU).
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Almost all my work is proofread by another pair of eyes (the only exceptions are very short texts = a few pages), my quote always includes revision by a second linguist, unless the client has expressly indicated otherwise (some translation agencies have their own proofreader). I have an arrangement with a trusted colleague (we worked in-house together for 20 years) where we proofread each other's work. When she is not available I use the services of two Proz members with whom I have built a good... See more Almost all my work is proofread by another pair of eyes (the only exceptions are very short texts = a few pages), my quote always includes revision by a second linguist, unless the client has expressly indicated otherwise (some translation agencies have their own proofreader). I have an arrangement with a trusted colleague (we worked in-house together for 20 years) where we proofread each other's work. When she is not available I use the services of two Proz members with whom I have built a good working relationship over the years and they have done the same. I for one have learned a lot with their revisions, hope the same has happened with them. Quality-wise, it's the BEST decision I've ever made... ▲ Collapse
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Muriel Vasconcellos (X)
Estados Unidos da América
Local time: 13:23
Espanhol para Inglês
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| Electronic aids | Nov 12, 2021 |
Ricardo Sandy Aries wrote:
I frequently use Grammarly + Microsoft Office built-in proofing tools for assisted-proofreading needs. These tools are sufficient for any volume of text (as long as your computer has a large RAM and a fast CPU).
I'm not much of a fan of Grammarly, but I use PerfectIt and the Microsoft tools.
I try to produce a finished translation as I go along, marking the sticky parts for further attention. Once the sticky parts are resolved, the document is quite clean before I start proofreading it. Then I always proofread twice: once for the meaning and finally for errors.
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| missing alternative answer(s) | Nov 12, 2021 |
missing alternative answer(s):
a) always,
b) it is a part of my services.
it is not so much a question of costs, it pays in the long run AND mostly I compensate colleagues by checking their own work
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Thayenga
Alemanha
Local time: 22:23
Membro (2009)
Inglês para Alemão
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| With a little help of a friend | Nov 12, 2021 |
If in doubt, then one of my friends, also a professional translator/editor check my translation. The rate? It works both ways, so no charge.
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What on Earth for? My work is perfect.
I check it myself and correct any mistakes I find. Why would I need to get anyone else involved?
This is like asking a bus driver whether they get someone to turn the steering wheel for them.
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Mario Freitas
Brasil
Local time: 17:23
Inglês para Português
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Only when requested and paid separately by the client.
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| For direct clients only | Nov 28, 2021 |
It's hard to pull oneself out of a mire by your own hair, and that's why you need a proofreader to check your text. I have three colleagues of mine whom I trust (they won't try to steal my client from me and they are great translators).
[Edited at 2021-11-28 06:53 GMT]
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