General Principles of Editing, 6 CEUs by AOC, 3 by OJD, ATA

NOTIS's Translation Division presents:

General Principles of Editing
Presented by Helen Eby

This engaging in-person workshop will provide a practical approach to the essential principles of editing, tailored for both language-neutral contexts and English/Spanish translation.

Morning (9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.): General Principles of Editing – Language Neutral

• General requirements for editors

• An overview of the different stages of editing

• The levels of editing that apply to translators in each stage of editing

• Consequences of not providing proper editing procedures with a translation

• Preparing a style guide for our use with a document

These topics will be covered from a practical perspective, with exercises.

Afternoon (1:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.): General Principles of Editing – For English/Spanish Translators

Specific topics that may be covered:

• Adaptation to a new audience when translating to Spanish

• Differences between English and Spanish in:
  - Punctuation
  - Verb conjugation
  - Sentence structure
  

These topics will be covered from a practical perspective, with exercises.

LOCATION: 
Highline College. The classroom number is included in the registration confirmation. 
Address: 2400 South 240th Street Des Moines, WA 98198-9800

NOTE: Parking is $3 per day. 

Three days in advance, and again the day before the event, you will receive reminder emails. Email or Text/Call 425-247-0684 (voice message only) if you don't receive a reminder. Skype Name: live:notisnet 

COST: 

• Full-day attendance (9:00 AM - 4:30 PM): $75 for NOTIS members, $110 for nonmembers (Click to join NOTIS)
• Morning session only (9:00 AM - 12:00 PM): $45 for NOTIS members, $75 for nonmembers
• Afternoon session only (1:30 PM - 4:30 PM): $45 for NOTIS members, $75 for nonmembers

REGISTRATION: 
Register three days before the workshop date. After registering, you will receive an email confirmation; if you do not receive a confirmation, your registration did not go through. Contact info@notisnet.org if you do not receive a confirmation.

FOOD AND DRINK: 
Food and drinks are not included in the registration fee. Participants are encouraged to bring their own food and drinks for the day. The cafeteria on campus will be closed.  Alternatively, there are several dining options within a short walk across Pacific Highway, including Starbucks, Just Poké, Dick’s Burgers, Bubble Tea, and more.

CREDITS:

NOTE: NOTIS will not be responsible for refunds in the event of unapproved continuing credits by the entities listed above

PLEASE NOTE: Workshop participants should bring a laptop if possible.

Helen Eby is an ATA-certified Spanish <> English translator and a Certified Spanish Interpreter for the Oregon Health Authority & Judicial Department. Her book Principios de redacción del español was released in 2019.

 
No refunds can be given after March 3. A $15 processing fee will apply for refunds requested before this date. Contact NOTIS for cancellation. Transfer of credits to another workshop is not allowed. 

If you require accommodation, please contact NOTIS at least 3 weeks in advance if possible.

 
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