Verification of a document in English

Revise English translation of Arabic statistical report

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Overview

Revise English translation of Arabic statistical report

You have:

  • Mastery of the Arabic language
  • Mastery of the English language
  • Knowledge of the field of statistics

Contract

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A statistical study report on SDG16 was written in Arabic by the experts and subsequently translated into English. This translation should be revised to adapt the jargon to the field of statistics. In this context, 2 volunteers will be hired to ensure the revision of the document.

The selected online volunteers will have the task of checking the quality of the English translation of a statistical study report written in Arabic and adapting it using jargon in line with the field of statistics.

  • Mastery of the Arabic language
  • Mastery of the English language
  • knowledge of the field of statistics

Potential interview questions

Can you describe a situation where you had to translate a complex document? This question helps assess your translation and adaptation skills. Provide an example of a document you translated, focusing on challenges faced and how you overcame them.
How do you ensure the accuracy of jargon used in your translations? The interviewer wants to know about your methods for adapting technical language. Pro members can see the explanation.
What strategies do you employ when revising a document for accuracy? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Give an example of a time when you had to learn new jargon quickly. How did you handle it? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Why is it important to adapt jargon in translations for specific fields like statistics? Pro members can see the explanation. Pro members can see the explanation.
Added 3 years ago - Updated 1 year ago - Source: unv.org