Machine Translation and Global Research: Towards Improved Machine Translation Literacy in the Scholarly Community

Description

In today’s interconnected world, the dominance of English as the primary language of scholarly publishing has reached unprecedented levels. At the same time, the rapid rise of user-friendly online machine translation systems poses intriguing possibilities for researchers across various disciplines. But does this technological advancement signal a golden opportunity for seamless communication, or a potential path toward publication pitfalls?

In Machine Translation and Global Research (PDF), authors Lynne Bowker and Jairo Buitrago Ciro delve into the groundbreaking concept of machine translation literacy—an essential skill set for both librarians and scholars navigating the digital academic landscape. This compelling book explores the mechanics of machine translation, illustrating its practical applications for scholarly communication. The authors share valuable insights on how both native and non-native English speakers can maximize the advantages of machine translation to enhance their writing.

For native English speakers, this means refining their writing style to ensure it’s more accessible for a global audience, effectively broadening the reach of their research. Conversely, non-native English speakers are empowered to write in their native languages while leveraging machine translation technology to create drafts in English, facilitating their participation in the global academic conversation.

For academic librarians, Machine Translation and Global Research presents a comprehensive framework designed to assist researchers from various fields in developing translation-friendly texts. This supportive approach is increasingly critical as universities strive to establish their presence on the global stage, and as campuses become more diverse and international.

Whether you are a scientist, student, researcher, or librarian aiming to enhance the global impact of scholarly work, this book is an indispensable resource.

Review

Ciro and Bowker thoroughly examine the role of machine translation within scholarly communication and provide actionable strategies for its effective utilization. While accessing online machine translation tools is simple, the nuances of how to leverage them successfully in academic contexts are far more complicated. The book thoughtfully covers topics such as scholarly communication, methodology in machine translation, and the importance of translation-friendly writing. Additionally, it addresses broader implications and introduces a framework for cultivating machine translation literacy within the academic community. — Annotation ©2019 Ringgold Inc. Portland

NOTE: The product exclusively contains the ebook Machine Translation and Global Research: Towards Improved Machine Translation Literacy in the Scholarly Community in PDF format. Please note that no access codes are provided.

ISBN: 978-3-030-32138-3, 978-3-030-32139-0