academic-translation-guidelisted

# Academic Translation Guide Translate and polish research manuscripts between languages with a focus on academic register, domain-specific terminology, and common pitfalls for Chinese-English academic writing. ## Machine Translation for Academic Texts ### Recommended MT Engines for Academic Use | Engine | Strengths | Weaknesses | Best For | |--------|-----------|------------|----------| | DeepL | Excellent European languages, natural output | Limited Asian language pairs | EU language papers | | Google Translate | Broadest language coverage | Less polished academic register | Quick drafts, rare languages | | ChatGPT / Claude | Context-aware, follows style instructions | May hallucinate terminology | Post-editing, term-aware translation | | Tencent TranSmart | Strong Chinese-English technical | Limited other languages | CN-EN STEM papers | | Baidu Translate | Strong Chinese-English | Less natural English | CN-EN drafts | ### MT Post-Editing Workflow 1. **Pre-process**: Clean the source text. Remove figure captions, table contents, and equations (translate these separately). 2. **Translate**: Run through your preferred MT engine. 3. **Light post-editing (PE)**: Fix factual errors, terminology, and grammar without rewriting. 4. **Full post-editing**: Rewrite for fluency, cohesion, and academic register. 5. **Domain review**: Have a subject-matter expert verify technical terminology. ``` # Example: Light post-editing checklist - [ ] Technical terms are correct and consist