Posted on October 21, 2010

Before we explain some important things about translation proofreading, let us ask whether you understand what this kind of work is all about. In a few words, you will have to proofread something like a translation essay or proofread an essay that presents a text translated from some foreign language. Is it an easy or a challenging task? Let us answer this question.
 
Proofreading itself is not too complicated, it simply requires your attention and awareness of various rules. However, proofreading some translation is a bit different, since you are supposed to know the rules of two languages perfectly. Yet, let us stress that if you are assigned a kind of translation essay, it is absolutely necessary to edit and proofread your paper.
 
Believe us, it will contain mistakes and inaccuracies. Besides, translation proofreading can both help to eliminate grammar and spelling mistakes and significantly improve the overall quality of your translation.
 
These are some simple rules of proofreading translations properly.

1. First off, get equipped with grammar books and dictionaries. Translation proofreading is impossible without these “tools”.
2. Then, read your translation for the first time. Is there something that sounds incorrect or awkward? Check these points in your grammar books and dictionaries if necessary.
3. After that, read your translation once again and focus only on one type of mistakes, e.g. grammatical. You will have to read the text several more times and every time proofread your translation for a particular kind of mistakes.

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Posted on November 12, 2007

Essay is identified as a piece of writing, where opinion of a certain author is presented. This is a widespread definition of the word “essay”; however, today essay gains new applications in different spheres of life. In particular, there is a statement that essay study can serve as a successful assessment tool.
 
The role of the essay study:
 
Essay is not only reflection of the person’s ideas which are organized in a certain way. Role of an custom essay is much more significant. We describe our beliefs and thoughts in essays, write about our observation of everyday life, provide supportive arguments-in other words we reflect our personality and experience through essays. Read more

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Posted on October 26, 2007

Nowadays knowing several foreign languages is no longer surprising. For example, knowing the French language is common for English-speaking countries.
One studying the language may penetrate into the rich French culture and comprehend the French nation itself.
 
Writing a French essay is an ordinary assignment for those engaged in learning languages, as it will not only develop the author’s writing skills and abilities to think logically and critically, but it will also broaden his or her outlook.
 
If you are one of those who are assigned to write French essays we suggest you to pick out some of the following problems to investigate: Read more

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Posted on October 26, 2007

MBA essay is a kind of writing which should be written by the student in order to enter such privileged school as Business Administration and get Master’s degree.
 
MBA essays writing is one of the most significant assignments to which a great attention should be paid. The evaluation of your MBA essay plays an important role. You should present yourself to the committee, be clear and certain.
 
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Posted on August 8, 2007

There are two groups of people. One consists of students who do writing with their teeth cletched – just to get that grade and pass the class. Another group is sincerely into writing. If you belong to the last group, one day you will want to go further than just college essays and try to get published. As any new process, this one requires some knowledge. Here are 7 lucky tips for you: Read more

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