The ATA Chronicle, Author at American Translators Association (ATA)

On-Site Translation Work

By The ATA Chronicle | July 22, 2016

A few months ago, I was asked to be part of an extensive on-site translation and review project. The catch was that the job…

SOAP Notes: Getting Down and Dirty with Medical Translation

By The ATA Chronicle | July 21, 2016

Progress notes and patient records are the medical translator’s bread and butter, but this doesn’t prevent even the most experienced medical translators from making mistakes.

Sending and receiving international payments within the language services industry is a requirement of doing business, but it can also be expensive. Payment options available to our industry are changing constantly, so here is an overview of recent updates to the international payment landscape.

Where Does Language Fit in with Big Data?

By The ATA Chronicle | July 21, 2016

What is “big data” and how did it become part of the language sector? How should translators and interpreters approach it?

How to Read and Translate R and S Phrases in Technical Texts

By The ATA Chronicle | July 21, 2016

Risk phrases and safety phrases are among the most ubiquitous text units encountered in chemical documentation. Let’s explore the origin of these phrases to get a better idea of how they work and their place in documents for translation.

U.S. Immigration Benefits  for Professional Translators and Interpreters

By The ATA Chronicle | July 21, 2016

The immigration options available to foreign-born translators and interpreters are varied. An immigration attorney and a certified translator explain the benefits and drawbacks of applying for immigration benefits for foreign-born translators and interpreters.