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Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | For direct clients only

Nikolay Novitskiy — Sun, 28 Nov 2021 06:52:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: Nikolay Novitskiy
Post title: For direct clients only

It's hard to pull oneself out of a mire by your own hair, and that's why you need a proofreader to check your text. I have three colleagues of mine whom I trust (they won't try to steal my client from me and they are great translators).

[Edited at 2021-11-28 06:53 GMT]

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | Other

Mario Freitas — Mon, 15 Nov 2021 02:16:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: Mario Freitas
Post title: Other

Only when requested and paid separately by the client.

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | Never

The Shredder — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 15:11:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: The Shredder
Post title: Never

What on Earth for? My work is perfect.

I check it myself and correct any mistakes I find. Why would I need to get anyone else involved?

This is like asking a bus driver whether they get someone to turn the steering wheel for them.

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | With a little help of a friend

Thayenga — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 12:55:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: Thayenga
Post title: With a little help of a friend

If in doubt, then one of my friends, also a professional translator/editor check my translation. The rate? It works both ways, so no charge. ;)

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | missing alternative answer(s)

Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 10:11:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: Antonio Tomás Lessa do Amaral
Post title: missing alternative answer(s)

missing alternative answer(s):
a) always,
b) it is a part of my services.
it is not so much a question of costs, it pays in the long run AND mostly I compensate colleagues by checking their own work

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | Electronic aids

Muriel Vasconcellos (X) — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:24:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: Muriel Vasconcellos (X)
Post title: Electronic aids

[quote]Ricardo Sandy Aries wrote:

I frequently use Grammarly + Microsoft Office built-in proofing tools for assisted-proofreading needs. These tools are sufficient for any volume of text (as long as your computer has a large RAM and a fast CPU). [/quote]

I'm not much of a fan of Grammarly, but I use PerfectIt and the Microsoft tools.

I try to produce a finished translation as I go along, marking the sticky parts for further attention. Once the sticky parts are resolved, the document is quite clean before I start proofreading it. Then I always proofread twice: once for the meaning and finally for errors.

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | Other

Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:22:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: Maria Teresa Borges de Almeida
Post title: Other

Almost all my work is proofread by another pair of eyes (the only exceptions are very short texts = a few pages), my quote always includes revision by a second linguist, unless the client has expressly indicated otherwise (some translation agencies have their own proofreader). I have an arrangement with a trusted colleague (we worked in-house together for 20 years) where we proofread each other's work. When she is not available I use the services of two Proz members with whom I have built a good working relationship over the years and they have done the same. I for one have learned a lot with their revisions, hope the same has happened with them. Quality-wise, it's the BEST decision I've ever made...

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | Software-Assisted Proofreading Only

Ricardo Aries — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 09:12:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: Ricardo Aries
Post title: Software-Assisted Proofreading Only

I frequently use Grammarly + Microsoft Office built-in proofing tools for assisted-proofreading needs. These tools are sufficient for any volume of text (as long as your computer has a large RAM and a fast CPU).

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | Other

neilmac — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:26:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: neilmac
Post title: Other

Sometimes I get a trusted colleague to proofread the odd translation. But most of the time I do my own.

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader? | For direct clients

Edith van der Have — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:19:00 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: Edith van der Have
Post title: For direct clients

All my projects for direct clients are proofread by a fellow-translator. I don't have just one colleague with whom I collaborate; the proofreader depends on the subject matter. Of course, I've incorporated the extra costs for the four-eyes principle in my rate.

Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?

ProZ.com Staff — Fri, 12 Nov 2021 08:10:04 +0000

Forum: Poll Discussion
Topic: Poll: Do you make use of your own proofreader?
Poster: ProZ.com Staff

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