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Introduction
What is translation?
Human translators and automatic translation tools: Common sense vs artificial intelligence
Translation friendly writing
Tip 1: Use plain words
Tip 2: Be consistent with terminology
Tip 3: Avoid abbreviated forms
Tip 4: Minimize the use of pronouns
Tip 5: Favour the active voice
Tip 6: Aim for mid-length sentences
Tip 7: Use proper punctuation
Tip 8: Avoid special signs or symbols when possible
Tip 9: Don’t use ALL CAPS for words, headings or whole sentences
Tip 10: Avoid unnecessary line breaks
Concluding remarks
Acknowledgements
Bibliography
About the author
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