Table: Translation Services with Pricing and Turnaround Times

Service Level Description Pricing (Estimated) Turnaround Time Ideal For
Standard Translation Translation with proofreading for quality assurance. $0.11 per word 5 business days for up to 5,000 words Academic articles, business reports.
Technical Translation Translation with subject-matter expertise in technical fields. $0.12 per word 7 business days for up to 5,000 words Technical reports and engineering documents.
Premium Translation Translation, proofreading, editing, and journal-specific formatting. $0.13 per word 10 business days for up to 5,000 words Academic manuscripts and publications for submission.
Rush Translation Expedited delivery with a quality guarantee. Standard rate + 40% surcharge 48 hours for up to 5,000 words Time-sensitive documents and urgent requests.

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Requirements and Service Constraints

Client Requirements

Price: $0.16
$0.16 per word
Translation with proofreading for quality assurance.
Price: $0.12
$0.12 per word
Translation with subject-matter expertise in technical fields.
Price: $0.13
$0.13 per word
Translation, proofreading, editing, and journal-specific formatting.
Price: $0.16
Standard rate + 40% surcharge
Expedited delivery with a quality guarantee.
Turnaround Time

5 business days for up to 5,000 words

Turnaround Time

7 business days for up to 5,000 words

Turnaround Time

10 business days for up to 5,000 words

Turnaround Time

48 hours for up to 5,000 words

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      Differences between the service levels based on the target audience

      1. Standard Translation

      • What It Includes: Translation with a thorough proofreading process to ensure linguistic accuracy and consistency.
      • Target Audience: Clients with moderately complex needs, such as academic articles, general business documents, or non-specialized materials.
      • Value: Ensures quality and clarity for general professional or academic use.

      2. Technical Translation

      • What It Includes: Translation requires subject-matter expertise, particularly in specialized or technical fields like engineering or scientific research.
      • Target Audience: Engineers, researchers, or businesses with highly technical content.
      • Value: Offers precise terminology and a deep understanding of industry-specific jargon, ensuring technical accuracy.

      3. Premium Translation

      • What It Includes: Comprehensive services, including translation, proofreading, editing, and formatting tailored to publication or submission requirements.
      • Target Audience: Researchers, academics, or professionals preparing content for journals, conferences, or other formal publications.
      • Value: Provides a polished, submission-ready document with adherence to stringent guidelines, ensuring the highest quality.

      4. Rush Translation

      • What It Includes: Expedited service with guaranteed quality, delivering translations quickly for time-sensitive projects.
      • Target Audience: Clients with tight deadlines, such as urgent business deals, last-minute submissions, or time-critical academic documents.
      • Value: Prioritizes speed without compromising quality, meeting pressing needs efficiently.

      Complementary Services

      Service Description Estimated Cost Ideal For
      Text Extraction from PDFs Extracts text from non-editable formats, such as scanned documents or PDFs. $30 per document Historical documents, hardcopy-only materials.
      PowerPoint Presentation Assistance Prepares or enhances presentations based on translated content. $100 per presentation Business professionals, academic or corporate presentations.

      Table: Complementary Services Constraints and Clients Requirements

      Client Requirements Service Constraints
      Provide legible scanned documents for text extraction. OCR may not guarantee 100% accuracy for poorly scanned or handwritten documents.
      Offer a clear outline or content for PowerPoint preparation. PowerPoint assistance is limited to content derived from the translation, not new content creation.

      Explanation of the differences between the complementary service levels in the table, focusing on the value and purpose of each:

      1. Text Extraction from PDFs

      • What It Offers: Converts content from non-editable formats, such as scanned PDFs, into editable text for translation.
      • Distinctive Feature: Saves time and effort by making complex, non-editable documents usable for translation.
      • Ideal For: Clients with historical or hardcopy-only documents.

      2. PowerPoint Presentation Assistance

      • What It Offers: Creates or enhances presentations based on translated content, ensuring professionalism.
      • Distinctive Feature: Transforms translated text into visual, audience-ready PowerPoint slides.
      • Ideal For: Professionals or academics preparing corporate or conference presentations.