Русский West Lembata (Lembata, West)
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1. Accurate
1. Oral Project - Recording made of Translation Qualities in the Lembata language. Saved as an Mp3 file,
1. Nothing is added or missing from the text
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1. Was anything added to the meaning of the text? Was anything missing from the meaning of the text?
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2. Faithful
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1. True to the source text
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1. Is this translation true to the source text, no denominational inclination?
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3. Clear
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1. The text is understood by a wide range of audiences.
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1. Did we use simple words in our translation so that it would be easily understood by all ages?
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2. Uses proper language structures.
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1. Did we use the proper tenses in our translation?
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4. Natural
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1. The text is efficient and effective in its communication
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1. Does the translation read/sound like someone would speak it?
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2. The tones are clear and identifiable.
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1. Did we express the correct emotions in our translation?
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5. Translation team qualities: Team work
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1. Assistance from facilitators and fellow translators
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1. Did ask assistance from facilitators and fellow translators if we did not understand the text?
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2. Did we help each other in translating?
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6. Translation team qualities: God centered
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1. Asking for assistance from God
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1. Did we pray before starting our translation?