Tutorial

Passive & Active Voices Troubleshooting

Important: This article is about a major element of writing well - active vs passive - and also a key component of Dragoman Style. Key points: Use active voice where [...]

Dragoman Language Solutions2019-10-08T15:38:52+03:00October 1, 2014|Categories: Sentences, Translation Tips|Tags: Active, Dragoman Style, Guide, Passive, sentence structure, translation style, Troubleshooting, Tutorial|

“That” or “Which”?

Do you know when to use 'that' or 'which'? Also known as restrictive and non-restrictive clauses. Many people aren't even aware of the differences, but there are. Use 'that' with [...]

Dragoman Language Solutions2019-01-27T01:47:52+03:00September 15, 2014|Categories: Localisation, Transcreation, Translation Tips|Tags: clauses, copy editing, english transcreation, english writing, non-restrictive, restrictive, sentence structure, transcreation, Troubleshooting, Tutorial, writing style|

Sentence Splitting Part 2

Editor's note: first read the guide to the basics of sentence splitting (Part 1). The below example is based upon an actual translation but is not unique. It is typical [...]

Dragoman Language Solutions2019-01-28T11:49:06+03:00September 10, 2014|Categories: Editor Notes, Sentences, Transcreation, Translation, Translation Tips|Tags: clauses, copy editing, Dragoman Style, english copy, english transcreation, sentence structure, sentences, splitting sentences, translation style, translation styleguide, Troubleshooting, turkish english localisation, Tutorial|

Capitalization Troubleshooting

Key points: Do not use a capital letter unless it is absolutely required. Academic degrees are capitalized only when the full formal degree title is used. Academic specialties are not [...]

Dragoman Language Solutions2018-12-26T02:44:37+03:00August 4, 2014|Categories: Style, Translation Tips|Tags: Capitalization, Degree Titles, Dragoman Style, Guide, Job Titles, Style Guide, Troubleshooting, Tutorial|

Passive & Active Voices Troubleshooting

“That” or “Which”?

Sentence Splitting Part 2

Capitalization Troubleshooting

Overview

Business Info