Translation Tools¶
Why it matters¶
For many Language Technologists, the input, verification, management and publishing of translated data will be a core activity of the parent organisations. As LT responds to the needs of other domains, this is among the first competencies to study.
Progression¶
Each rung is a level a learner is at; its activities are what carries them to the next one. How to read these levels
Translation Process¶
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0No Competency
Get to know a translation team and their daily activities.Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
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1Has Knowledge
—Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
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2With Assistance
—Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
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3Independent
—Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
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4Expert
—Top of the ladder
Translation Tools¶
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0No Competency
Demonstrates basic knowledge of translation tools.Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
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1Has Knowledge
Can use translation tools and troubleshoot issues that arise.Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
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2With Assistance
Assist in training others on the use of translation tools.Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
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3Independent
Prepare and lead a translation tools training event.Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
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4Expert
Prepare and teach translation tools at an LT Consultant training event.Top of the ladder
Scripture Markup and Import¶
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0No Competency
Can identify common markup notation for Scripture data based on the current standards.Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
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1Has Knowledge
Can produce common markup for Scripture data based on the current standards.Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
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2With Assistance
Convert and import data from other formats (plain text, Word document, etc.) into translation software.Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
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3Independent
—Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
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4Expert
Train others to convert and import Scripture data.Top of the ladder
Mobile Translation Tools¶
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0No Competency
Identify mobile translation tools that are used in your context.Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
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1Has Knowledge
Learn to use mobile translation tools that may be useful in your context.Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
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2With Assistance
Assist in training others on the use of mobile translation tools.Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
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3Independent
Train individuals to use mobile translation tools for appropriate tasks.Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
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4Expert
Train groups or consultants to use mobile translation tools for appropriate tasks.Top of the ladder
Scripture Collaboration¶
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0No Competency
Identify the common methods of digital collaboration in Scripture translation projects. Learn about Project Plans in use in your context.Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
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1Has Knowledge
Use the common methods of digital collaboration in Scripture translation projects.Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
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2With Assistance
Advise users in best practices for collaboration and data safety (within the team and remotely), such as the use of Send/Receive. Assist users to configure plans and tasks in a way that helps them.Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
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3Independent
Train users in best practices for collaboration and data safety (within the team and remotely), such as the use of Send/Receive, Paratext Live, and Scripture Forge.Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
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4Expert
Train consultants to do remote checking sessions using all available technologies.Top of the ladder
Translation Resource Tools¶
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0No Competency
Acquire and explore a translation resource package (e.g., Translator's Workplace, Logos, or BdT).Carries a learner to 1 — Has Knowledge
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1Has Knowledge
Optimally configure translation resource packages for exegesis.Carries a learner to 2 — With Assistance
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2With Assistance
Advise users to open and navigate to specific translation resources.Carries a learner to 3 — Independent
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3Independent
Train users to use customization, search and filters to target specific translation resources.Carries a learner to 4 — Expert
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4Expert
Train consultants to use customization, search and filters to target specific translation resources.Top of the ladder
Description¶
Knowledge of current recommended translation tools.
Further Information¶
- Paratext SupportGuide · paratext.orgParatext's guide to the ways of getting help with Paratext.
- Paratext training videosVideo · paratext.orgCollection of Paratext tutorial videos, for learning and teaching Paratext features.
- Paratext training materialsGuide · lingtran.netLingTranSoft hub of training plans and tutorials for Paratext 9, 8 and 7.1, for preparing Paratext training.
- Paratext 9 training materialsGuide · lingtran.netParatext 9 training materials including a course handbook, an overview and video summaries by topic.
- BibleditSite · bibledit.orgHome page of Bibledit, free Bible translation software, covering installation, features, Bibledit Cloud and tutorials.
- Render Admin SetupGuide · lingtran.netGuide to preparing Windows, installing and configuring Render oral translation software, and testing the setup.
- Render YouTube ChannelVideo · youtube.comYouTube channel for Render, the oral translation software, for its training videos.
- BARTSite · sil.orgSIL publication page for BART, a translation-related resource.
- Logos 4 Video TutorialsVideo · wiki.logos.comLogos wiki page of video tutorials for Logos 4 Bible software.
- Logos Bible Software WikiSite · wiki.logos.comCommunity wiki for Logos Bible Software, for looking up features and help.
- USFM documentationGuide · ubsicap.github.ioUSFM 3.0 reference documentation for the markers that encode Scripture text, for checking marker usage in Paratext projects.
- Scripture Encoding StandardsSite · markups.paratext.orgDocumentation hub for the USFM and USX Scripture encoding standards, for reference on how translation text is marked up.
- Unified Standard Format MarkersGuide · paratext.orgParatext page on Unified Standard Format Markers, for understanding the markup used in Paratext projects.
More in the resource library.