TIA Procedures

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TIA Procedures

1. Select an article.
   • Choose from the suggested articles list.
   • Propose an article.
2. Provide article title, author name, and URL to the Translations Project Manager (PM).
3. The Translations PM will confirm translation does not already exist, obtain author and/or publisher approval, then let translator know.
4. After approval is received, proceed with translation.
   • If original document is a PowerPoint (.ppt) file, translation needs to also be in .ppt. Otherwise, translation should be provided in Word format.
   • Credits to list at the beginning of the translation: Note article title, author, original publication date, and link to the original article, translator name, translation date, and any copyright statements requested by the author/publisher.
   • Provide hyperlinks from the article embedded as they were in the original.
5. When translation is complete, post final version in Basecamp and post message from Basecamp.
   • If there are others who can provide feedback, request peer review. Copy the Translations PM so they have a status update.
   • If peer review is not possible, let the Translations PM know the file is posted.
6. After the final version is posted, the Translations PM will notify Noreen Whysel to upload it to the website.
7. If needed, the Translations PM will notify author and/or publisher that the translation has been completed.