Technical Translation Tips

Front

How to Turn Technical Report Into General Audience Message

1. Identify K__ T________s.

2. S_____y C_____x Concepts W/o losing a_____y

3. Structure the article like a n__s s___y

Back

1. Identify Key Takeaways.

2. Simplify Complex Concepts W/o losing accuracy

3. Structure the article like a news story

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5

Front

I______ pyramid style - start w/ m___ i______t info first, then provide the s______g d_____s

Back

Inverted pyramid style -

start w/ most important info first,

then provide the supporting details

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CCSS.RI.11-12.10

CCSS.RI.6.10

CCSS.RI.7.10

CCSS.RI.8.10

CCSS.RI.9-10.10

Front

Translating complex technical writing to general writing the first thing is to identify your audience.

For non-technical audiences, I focus on explaining the "___" before diving into "___" or "____."

Back

For non-technical audiences, I focus on explaining the "why" before diving into "how" or "what."

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CCSS.RI.11-12.3

CCSS.RI.11-12.5

CCSS.RI.8.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.3

CCSS.RI.9-10.5