Webinar: The Basics of Technical Document Localization
On Thursday, November 5, 2009, Acclaro presented a free, one-hour webinar on “The Basics of Technical Document Localization.” To view a recording of this webinar, please contact Stephanie Engelsen at sengelsen@acclaro.com
Technical communicators generally write, design, illustrate and conduct research for a specific target audience in a specific country. However, what should a communicator do when the product is slated to launch in 20 new markets? During this free, one-hour webinar, we'll look at best practices and practical, actionable tips for developing technical communication that can easily be transported across languages and cultures — minimizing headaches, costs and turn-around times along the way.
In this webinar, you will learn about:
- The Localization World: Definitions and Misconceptions
- Technology: How Software Tools Can Help
- Glossaries
- Translation memory
- Saving Time and Money: Content Creation Tips
- Saving Time and Money: Technical Tips
- Common technologies and applications
- Best practices for images
- Checklist for desktop publishing
This webinar is free, but limited space is available to facilitate interaction.
About Presenter Dina Paglia
With over 10 years of localization experience, Dina provides unique insight to the localization process. Her capabilities include project management, vendor relations, client services and business development. She is currently a client development manager at Acclaro and holds an MBA in marketing from Fordham University and a BA in East Asian Studies and Spanish from Dickinson College. Fluent in Japanese, Dina has lived, worked and studied in Japan. As an Adjunct Professor at Hunter College, she teaches business English to foreign professionals.