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The difference between proofreading and editing

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Laurence Nerry
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France
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English to French
Very clear and well-paced session May 16, 2019

Thayenga delivers a very clear course, which fulfils all the goals set out right from the beginning. I enjoyed going through the common points and differentiating features of proofreading and editing, as well as the logics of pricing. It is always nice to hear someone sharing their experience and enthusiasm simply – and again, very clearly – about a potential source of confusion between translators and agencies.
 
Susanna Martoni
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Italy
Local time: 20:25
Member (2009)
Spanish to Italian
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Video availability? May 27, 2019

Hi.

I registered and paid for this course and could not attend on the scheduled day.
But I cannot see the relevant video.

Could anyone send me the correct link?

Susanna
 
Helen Shepelenko
Helen Shepelenko
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Video availability? May 28, 2019

Susanna Martoni wrote:


Hi.

I registered and paid for this course and could not attend on the scheduled day.
But I cannot see the relevant video.

Could anyone send me the correct link?

Susanna


Hi Susanna,

Thank you very much for reporting the issue. The video should show up now at http://videos.proz.com/videos/the-difference-between-proofreading-and-editing-4

Hope this helps.

My bests,
Olena
 
Susanna Martoni
Susanna Martoni  Identity Verified
Italy
Local time: 20:25
Member (2009)
Spanish to Italian
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Thank you May 28, 2019

Perfect Olena.
Works beautifully!

Susanna
 
Michael Newton
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United States
Local time: 14:25
Japanese to English
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proofreading vs editing May 28, 2019

To my mind, proofreading involves checking spelling and grammar. Full stop. This is not a service I provide. The editing services I offer involve checking spelling, grammar, syntax, use of correct terminology, understanding of underlying technology and rewrite (extensive rewrite is oftentimes required). I give the client two options: USD 0.03 per word (the charge for a translated text of 20,000 English words would be USD 600.00. Or USD 25.00 per hour. I have few takers (which is fine with me b... See more
To my mind, proofreading involves checking spelling and grammar. Full stop. This is not a service I provide. The editing services I offer involve checking spelling, grammar, syntax, use of correct terminology, understanding of underlying technology and rewrite (extensive rewrite is oftentimes required). I give the client two options: USD 0.03 per word (the charge for a translated text of 20,000 English words would be USD 600.00. Or USD 25.00 per hour. I have few takers (which is fine with me because many BFAs use non-native speakers of English as translators and use accomplished translators in an attempt to cadge an accomplished translation for the price of "proofing". This also gives me more time for translating which is what brings the money in). ▲ Collapse
 


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