Mediation or translation

It has to copy the style and register of the original text (the input text).

• Mediation

• Translation

It should respect the interests of the person I am transferring the text for (the addressee).

• mediation

• translation

It should only give pieces of information which are relevant for the purpose.

• mediation

• translation

it should be transferred word-by-word.

• mediation

• translation

I can insert extra information if it is needed to understand the text correctly (e.g. to overcome cultural misunderstanding).

• mediation

• translation

It should use the vocabulary he addressee is used to.

• mediation

• translation

The original type of text must be kept to.

• mediation

• translation

The task determines what type of text I have to write.

• mediation

• translation