Quality Assurance Process

Linguistic Proof - Round 1
Text Review

• Complete draft translation.
• Did glossary come with the job and was it applied?
• Proof for omissions.
• Check for misspellings. If found, complete global search for same misspellings.
• Proof for correct grammatical usage.
• Make sure text has been bolded, italicized and indicated with strike through where needed.
• Verify consistent usage of monetary units per source document.
• The individual assigned this task must initial a job checklist to indicate they have completed their job responsibilities.

Linguistic Proof - Round 2
Copy editing

• Does translation make sense without reading the source language document?
• Has glossary been applied?
• Does title, paragraph, and question text match for each occurrence?
• Rename file to indicate edited text.
• Complete feedback report for the Project Manager and original translator.
• The individual assigned this task must initial a job checklist to indicate they have completed their job responsibilities.

Mechanical Proof - Round 1
Mechanics

• Layout - does it match the source language document?
• Have correct fonts been used?
• Are footers consistent with the source language document?
• Are headers consistent with the source language document?
• Are proper names spelled correctly?
• Pagination - is it the same as the source language? Text must flow per the source language so that a pagination assembly guide can be utilized in original form. Work with text growth due to language.
• The individual assigned this task must initial a job checklist to indicate they have completed their job responsibilities.

Mechanical Proof - Round 2
Final Review

• Have all source language updates been incorporated?
• Spot check language edits against hard copy.
• Are proper names spelled correctly? Spot check as needed.
• Has correct pagination system been applied?
• Check laser proofs on light table for margins, graphics, position.
• Verify output and return to Project Manager.
• The individual assigned this task must initial a job checklist to indicate they have completed their job responsibilities.

Additional Quality Control after Client Review

(Note: Upon client review, changes are made that affect a new round of proofing)

Linguistic Proof - Round 3
Implement Client Edits

• Implement language edits and check off on hard copy with initials.
• Update glossary based upon client edits where appropriate.
• The individual assigned this task must initial a job checklist to indicate they have completed their job responsibilities.

Mechanical Proof - Round 3
Implement Client Edits

• Incorporate layout edits and check off on hard copy with initials. If edits are not possible due to language restrictions, identify to Project Manager.
• The individual assigned this task must initial a job checklist to indicate they have completed their job responsibilities.

QC Manager Review - Round 1
Draft Proof

• Spot check pages against hard copy edits from language and DTP edits.
• Spot check target language pages against source language layout.
• The individual assigned this task must initial a job checklist to indicate they have completed their job responsibilities.

Final QC Manager Review - Round 2
Final Proof

• Spot check edits on final printout against edited hard copy from client.
• Ensure all appropriate edits have been made and initialed.
• The individual assigned this task must initial a job checklist to indicate they have completed their job responsibilities.
• Sign document to indicate approval as final.

Deliverable Final QC
RC/film is run by pre-press. QC checks for the following:

• Is approved laser copy provided?
• Correct number of pages printed.
• Are crop marks present (if requested)?
• Spot film if needed.
• Check specifications - RR, Emulsion side down, film negative, etc.
• Correct number of pages per color separation requirements.
• The individual assigned this task must initial a job checklist to indicate they have completed their job responsibilities.
• Artwork/final e-file is ready to ship to client.