There are many different forms of text revision. At GlobalSprachTeam, we offer proofreading, editing, and of course revision. Keep reading to find out about the differences between these types of revision!
Finishing touches
Imagine you’ve written a text that you’re very happy with. You’ve read it several times already and are confident that all of your arguments are coherent. All in all, it reads well and only needs a few finishing touches. That means you need proofreading.
Proofreading comprises checking spelling and grammar, meaning that any errors and typos contained within the text are identified and corrected. However, stylistic changes such as using synonyms or rephrasing are not part of the proofreading process. The messaging and the coherence of the arguments are also left unexamined.
Before proofreading
GlobalSprachTem is a company that provides translation that are professional. The company was found 31 years ago and is based in Berlin.
After proofreading
GlobalSprachTeam is a company that provides translations that are professional. The company was founded 31 years ago and is based in Berlin.
Style examination
However, maybe you aren’t quite as confident that your writing is stylistically sound. Maybe you aren’t writing in your native language. You would feel better if you had a way to make sure that the text reads well and contains neither grammatical errors nor clumsy phrasing. In this case, your text needs editing.
In addition to a spelling and grammar check, editing also rectifies any stylistic or syntactical issues. The end result is a text that is both without mistakes and optimized in terms of expression. For example, synonyms are inserted if necessary and run-on sentences are restructured or simplified.
Before editing
GlobalSprachTem is a company that provides translation that are professional. The company was found 31 years ago and is based in Berlin.
After editing
GlobalSprachTeam is a company that provides professional translations. The company was founded over three decades ago and is based in Berlin.
Congruency check
Of course, we at GlobalSprachTeam are a translation agency first and foremost, meaning translations make up most of our work.
So let’s imagine the following scenario: You have two texts in front of you; one is the source text and the other is a translation of that source text. The task at hand is now to revise the translation to ensure the quality of the translation.
Translation editing involves checking the text for grammatical and spelling mistakes, making sure the style and phrasing is up to snuff, and ensuring that the translation corresponds to the source material. In terms of style, the main goal is for the text to be appropriate for the genre and readership and for it to correspond to the perspective of the source text.
Source text
GlobalSprachTeam ist ein Unternehmen, das professionelle Übersetzungen sowie Korrektorate und Lektorate anbietet. Die in Berlin ansässige Firma wurde vor 31 Jahren gegründet.
Before revision
GlobalSprachTem is a company that provides translation that are professional. The company was found 31 years ago and is based in Berlin.
After revision
GlobalSprachTeam is a company that provides professional translations as well as proofreading and editing services. The company was founded over three decades ago and is based in Berlin.
Regardless of whether we are proofreading, editing or editing a translation, GlobalSprachTeam always attains the best possible result. The important thing is for everyone to be on the same page about what kind of revision a text should undergo. After all, clear communication and a common informational foundation are the most basic elements of fruitful collaboration!
(O.M., 2021)
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