the spectre of translation quality
the technological developments of the past two decades have fundamentally changed the way translations are done. this mutation from craft to industry, which has gone hand in hand with increasing volumes being translated in ever shorter turnaround times and under mounting cost pressure, has moved the quality aspect center stage. this first
equator—all reporting guidelines, all in one place
the equator network offers a one-stop shop for up-to-date reporting guidelines, such as the CONSORT statements for randomized controlled trials, the STROBE statement for observational studies, the PRISMA statement for systematic reviews and meta-analyses, and many more—including guidelines currently under development. links equator—library for health research reporting CONSORT statement STROBE statement PRISMA statement
outsourcing translations: the hows and whys of it
for those unfamiliar with the challenges of translation, outsourcing is no easy matter. this article outlines how to plan and prepare for having content translated into other languages—from defining the purpose of your translation to efficiently communicating with your translator to assessing the quality of what's delivered. download outsourcing translations: the