Urdu Humanities Manuscript Translation
Budget: $250 – $750 USD
I have a humanities manuscript of well over 50,000 words written in Urdu that I need rendered into clear, publication-ready English. The text is academic in style—citations, footnotes, and discipline-specific terminology are all present—so the translation must preserve scholarly precision while remaining readable to an English-speaking academic audience.
Scope
• Complete, line-by-line translation of the full manuscript, including any figures, tables, references, and footnotes.
• Consistent terminology across chapters; please create a short glossary for specialized Urdu concepts or cultural references that have no direct English equivalent.
• Light copy-editing in English (grammar, spelling, and formatting) so the draft is ready for peer review.
• Delivery as an editable Word document (.docx) with original pagination mirrored where practical.
What I value
Accuracy over speed, sensitivity to cultural nuance, and experience translating academic work in the humanities. Familiarity with standard citation styles (Chicago, MLA, APA) is a plus, as some sections reference different guidelines.
Timeline
I’m aiming for a complete draft within six weeks, with the option for two subsequent revision passes based on my supervisor’s feedback.
If you have translated lengthy academic texts before and can share a relevant sample, I’d love to see it.
Scope
• Complete, line-by-line translation of the full manuscript, including any figures, tables, references, and footnotes.
• Consistent terminology across chapters; please create a short glossary for specialized Urdu concepts or cultural references that have no direct English equivalent.
• Light copy-editing in English (grammar, spelling, and formatting) so the draft is ready for peer review.
• Delivery as an editable Word document (.docx) with original pagination mirrored where practical.
What I value
Accuracy over speed, sensitivity to cultural nuance, and experience translating academic work in the humanities. Familiarity with standard citation styles (Chicago, MLA, APA) is a plus, as some sections reference different guidelines.
Timeline
I’m aiming for a complete draft within six weeks, with the option for two subsequent revision passes based on my supervisor’s feedback.
If you have translated lengthy academic texts before and can share a relevant sample, I’d love to see it.