Take a moment to think about how many people are working to make advances in science. A new discovery here, an experiment there. And what happens when you combine the two? The result is a whole that\u2019s greater than the sum of its parts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well sure, but what about when scientific progress comes from different parts of the world and in different languages?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s not that easy, Lindsay Lohan. Numbers are universal, but most everything else is not. When it comes time to share their discoveries with the world, scientists and researchers want to make sure that they reach as many people as possible. To do that, their work needs to undergo a linguistic adaptation, i.e. scientific translation. You might not know it, but among all of the translation\u00a0specializations<\/a>\u00a0out there, few demand more respect than translating scientific documents. Scientific translation encompasses a wide range of documents generally characterized by a distinctive and objective language with immensely complex terminology. Furthermore, these documents often use abbreviations and cover specialized concepts. Therefore, it\u2019s no surprise that the authors of these texts as well as their intended audience are very knowledgeable on the subject.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So, how do all these factors play into scientific translation? Above all, these characteristics demand a high-quality, accurate translation. Consequently, the translators who predominantly work with these types of texts have to be specialized. This means that not only are they experts in translation, but also in the subject matter in question.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Traditionally, the most translated texts in this field are scientific and academic articles published by researchers to inform the public of their findings. The results of clinical trials and experiments also need to undergo a process of linguistic adaptation. The same goes for manuals and technical guides. And the list goes on.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And let\u2019s not forget that in the scientific community there is also a demand for specialized interpreting<\/a>. In recent years we\u2019ve seen a rise in scientific seminars and webinars that act as summits between experts. In many such cases a professional interpreter is needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Some of the branches we can find under the umbrella of scientific translation are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n And this is just a fraction of all the branches out there. Interestingly, the vastness of this field imposes certain limitations, both in and out. I’ll explain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n A professional translator with experience in medicine could translate a list of medical instruments since he\/she is familiarized with the terminology. This doesn\u2019t mean, however, that the translator will have sufficient knowledge to accurately translate a text on astronomy. Inversely, this example also demonstrates that scientific translation may not be feasible for unspecialized translators. To produce an accurate translation, one needs to have full command of the subject matter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve stressed this point multiple times already and here\u2019s why: we\u2019re dealing with exact sciences. 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What is scientific translation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
What types of documents generally comprise scientific translation?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n\n
Why is this so important?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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