7 Steps to a Quality Translation

My basic recipe for a high-quality translation.

1. Read the source text in its entirety. 

2. Translate. 

3. Ensure the target text reads as if it were the original.

4. Review formatting. 

5. Perform line-by-line checking between source and target text.

6. Proofread target text.

7. Provide translator's notes, if appropriate.

- Inspired by my own experiences and The Checklist by Atul Gawande