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Advise on rate and estimated time per page
Thread poster: Laura Garcia Mesa
Laura Garcia Mesa
Laura Garcia Mesa  Identity Verified
Argentina
Local time: 14:18
Member (2008)
English to Spanish
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Mar 31, 2010

Hi, I was assigned proofreading/ editing a medical record Spanish translation.
It is around 40 pages. I assume that the time I take to complete the task will depend on many factors (mistakes, difficulty, and so on) still I would like to know on average how long does it take to proofread/ edit a medical record per page. A rough idea will help.
Thanks in advance.
Laura
 
Tina Vonhof (X)
Tina Vonhof (X)
Canada
Local time: 11:18
Dutch to English
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Easy Apr 1, 2010

Just work at it for one hour and see how much you get done.
 
Sheila Wilson
Sheila Wilson  Identity Verified
Spain
Local time: 18:18
Member (2007)
English
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Isn't it a little late? Apr 1, 2010

It sounds as though you've already accepted the job.

It can vary enormously. As a guide for clients, I tell them that I can proofread anything between 750 and 3000 words per hour, and that doesn't include texts which should really be re-translated.

There are simply too many variables to be more accurate than that.
 


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