Articles tagged "usability"
Translation, Quality and Cognetics: New Insights into Translation Quality
Posted by Jody in Publications Archive on March 25th, 2009
This paper contains an introductory examination of human cognition, interface design and cognetics. For reasons of space it would be unfeasible to cover every aspect of these subjects and for this reason, only the most salient aspects will be discussed. The discussion here presupposes a target-orientated approach to translation whereby the needs of the target audience take priority and where the usability of translations is the ultimate goal. Read the rest of this entry »
The Multidimensional Challenges of Technical Translation
Posted by Jody in Publications Archive on February 19th, 2009
Abstract: While technical translation has enjoyed renewed interest from researchers in recent years it is clear that there is still much to be understood about this area of translation. A number of key challenges for technical translation still remain and it will be shown in this paper that the challenges and their solutions alike are sometimes to be found beyond the traditional confines of translation studies. Read the rest of this entry »
Technical Translation: Usability Strategies for Translating Technical Documentation.
Posted by Jody in Publications Archive on April 22nd, 2006
This book is an introduction to technical translation and usability for translators and researchers. It draws on a broad range of research and makes it both accessible and applicable to those involved in the practice and study of translation. Read the rest of this entry »
Suppression as a Form of Creativity in Technical Translation
Posted by Jody in Publications Archive on February 19th, 2006
Abstract: Any discussion of creativity in translation depends on our definition of “creativity”. One approach to creativity might be to regard it simply as something which is not the norm or which is not expected. In the case of technical translation, particularly of instructional texts, translators may be met with artefacts of the original author’s creativity Read the rest of this entry »
Does Document Usability Have to be so Complicated?
Posted by Jody in Publications Archive on February 18th, 2006
Usability can be quite daunting but this article explains that getting started is easier than you might think.
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