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What to Know Before Translation
It is recommended that you consult the Translation Manual frequently as you translate this content. Before you start translating, we recommend that you start working your way through the Translation Manual at least until you know the difference between a literal translation and a meaning-based translation. Much of the rest of the Translation Manual can be used as a "just-in-time" learning resource.
Some important subjects that must be learned before starting a translation project:
- The Qualities of a Good Translation - The definition of a good translation
- The Translation Process - How a good translation is made
- Form and Meaning - The difference between form and meaning
- Meaning-Based Translations - How to make a meaning-based translation
Some other important topics as you get started include:
- Choosing What to Translate - Suggestions for where to start translating
- First Draft - How to make a first draft
- Help with Translating - Using translation helps