Example of a Translation Audit

thTuesday, May 28 , 2008 Translation Audit for EXAMPLE Prepared by Kristan J Caryl 2 Contents SUMMARY ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 4 RECOMMENDATIONS ------------------------------------------------------------------------- 8 APPENDIX A – AUDIT FINDINGS 3 Summary The purpose of a Translation Audit is to independently evaluate the quality, validity and reliability of any translation. This includes an assessment of grammar, style, tone, terminology and formatting, as well as a check of any localised references such as images, contact details, currencies and time zones. With the majority of translations being outsourced to Language Service Providers, owing to a reticence of ‘in-house’ language skills, it is near impossible for a company to be sure of the quality of their translations without relying on the feedback of their end-users. Customer confidence is vital when it comes to using the services of a non-native company and so a simple typing error can easily mean the difference between winning a new customer and losing them for good. It is for this reason that every aspect of a translation must be perfect. Due to practical constraints, the goal of this audit is to provide an assessment of a random sample of web pages. Reasonable ...