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What is the correct way to mark a section as a translation?
I am often in the situation where I would like to cite a source in another language, and as such include my own translation alongside the quotation.
I have been told that translation is a form of paraphrase, and as such using quotation marks is inappropriate as it isn't verbatim.
On the other hand, I would like to clearly mark which parts are a translation from the source and which parts are my own. What is the best way to go about this situation?
If this is a formal academic work, there is likely a style guide which addresses this, or an editor who has final say. …
2y ago
To mark a section as a translation, start by clearly labeling it with a heading like "Translation" or "Translated from [ …
22h ago
To indicate that a section is a translation, use the appropriate tags or annotations based on the platform you are using …
27d ago
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