English proofreading of a paper about politics and inequality

Proofread and translate a research paper about politics and inequality.

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IPEA - Institute for Applied Economic Research

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Overview

Proofread and translate a research paper about politics and inequality.

You have:

English native speaker with professional experience.
Familiarity with technical terms related to public administration and social sciences.
Submit a short translation test as part of the selection process.
Availability for 6-10 hours per week for 2 weeks.

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Details

The paper's goal is to discuss an institutional explanation for income inequality’s persistence in the country with one of the worst inequality in the world, Brazil. The text (around 8000 words), which needs English proofreading, employed a process-tracing method to explore the causes of the continuity of the unequal distribution in Brazil. The selected online volunteer will receive the text as soon as the selection is finished. Any support will be provided via email. To help the selection process, a short text for translation will be sent to the shortlisted candidates in order to help the opportunity's assessment. Online Volunteer will receive a certificate of appreciation for their contributions and be acknowledged in the final publication of the document.

Translation
Translation and interpretation

The Institute for Applied Economic Research (Ipea) is a public institution that provides technical support to the federal government with regard to public policies: fiscal, social and economic. Ipea’s mission is to “enhance public policies that are essential to Brazilian development by producing and disseminating knowledge and by advising the state in its strategic decisions.” Its structure is divided into departments dedicated to different studies and policies. In this context, the paper submitted for proofreading is part of an ongoing broad research Project that aims to analyze how political and economic institutions affect the country development.
Volunteers: 1 needed
6-10 hours per week / 2 weeks

An English native speaker with professional experience. Familiarity with technical terms related to public administration and social sciences. As part of the selection process, shortlisted applicants will be asked to submit a short translation test. Please upload your CV in English when applying.
Latin America and the Caribbean
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Potential interview questions

Can you describe your experience with proofreading academic texts?	The interviewer wants to assess your relevant experience in proofreading.	Share specific examples of academic texts you have proofread and the outcomes.
What strategies do you use to ensure accuracy in translation?	The interviewer seeks to understand your approach to translating complex materials.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How familiar are you with concepts of income inequality and political economics?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
How do you prioritize tasks when faced with tight deadlines?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.
Can you provide an example of a challenging translation you completed?	Pro members can see the explanation.	Pro members can see the explanation.