Editing, Proofreading, and Post-Insertion Review

These three revision processes differ slightly from each other.

Editing

Editing involves reviewing the content, overall structure, clarity and style of a document. It is the first step following the translation. It consists of rewriting the translation while taking into account the meaning, tone and style of the original text, as well as keeping the target audience in mind during the rewriting process. The translation should read fluently and not sound like a translation. It is important that it sounds natural to a native speaker. The editing process is time-consuming, and can sometimes take as long as the actual process of translating. The editing must be done by a different translator than the one that has done the translation. This is because the second translator will be more objective during their editing process.

Proofreading

Proofreading goes hand in hand with the editing process. The proofreading process is about checking the punctuation, grammar and spelling of the document. It implies making smaller changes in the translation, for example, making sure that the tenses used are consistent, or that the formatting of the translated text matches the original.  A spell check or grammar check function is used to catch any inconsistencies.

Post-Insertion Review

The post insertion review process involves reviewing the translation after the desktop publishing (DTP) process. In order to do this, the translator must compare the original source text, translation and design file with the translation inserted into a graphic format (i.e. brochure). The translator has to make sure that the translation has been copied to the right place on the page and that there are no extra spaces, capitals missing, corrupted characters, improper cut-off sentences, or any other minor adjustments or corrections necessary in regards to the font and formatting.

Here at LingoStar, we strictly follow the guidelines of these review processes in order to ensure that all of our translations are 100% accurate upon delivery. We have a dedicated team from all over the world able to provide excellent and quick customer service and get only the best and most qualified native speakers completing your translations. We can provide language services in over 100 languages as well as English. Call us today or send us an email for a free quote!