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*Hints and Tips on the Translation of articles* Date: Wednesday 15th July Time: 17:00-18.30 London / Europe Duration: 1.5 hours Presenter: Chinwendu Peace *Link for registration - * https://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Event:WMUK_Sandbox_Sessions/Hints_and_tips_on_the_translation_of_articles_15.07.26 *About the session* Translation plays a major role in expanding free knowledge on Wikimedia projects. Through translation, knowledge created in one language becomes accessible to speakers of other languages, thereby promoting linguistic diversity, inclusiveness, and knowledge equity. Despite the availability of translation tools on Wikimedia platforms, many translated articles suffer from poor language structure, direct machine translation, and lack of proper references. This reduces the quality and reliability of translated content. Many new translators also lack proper orientation on best practices for article translation. Hence, this event intends to provide practical hints and tips that can improve the quality of translated articles on Wikimedia projects. Come and find out effective methods and best practices for translating articles on Wikimedia platforms and how Wikimedia translation tools can be effectively utilized. *About Chinwendu* Chinwendu Peace Anyanwu (Akwugo) is a language preservation advocate, and Wikimedia contributor passionate about promoting free knowledge in digital spaces. She actively supports initiatives focused on indigenous language documentation, Women digital literacy and community engagement. -- Rupal Karia (she/her) Outreach and Community Coordinator *My pronouns are she/her and my name is pronounced like this <https://namedrop.io/rupalkaria>* Working hours - Mondays 9am-3pm, Wednesdays and Thursdays 9-6pm [image: https://wikimedia.org.uk/donate/] <https://wikimedia.org.uk/donate/> Wikimedia UK <https://wikimedia.org.uk/> is the national chapter for the global Wikimedia open knowledge movement. Follow us on Twitter <https://twitter.com/wikimediauk>, Facebook <https://www.facebook.com/WikimediaUK>, LinkedIn <https://www.linkedin.com/company/496119>, and Instagram <https://www.instagram.com/wikimediauk/>. Wikimedia UK is a registered charity in England and Wales No.1144513 and Scotland No. SC048644. Company Limited by Guarantee, Registration No. 6741827. Registered Office C/O Wikimedia UK, Level 4, Room 46018, 96 Euston Road, London, NW1 2DB
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