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Community Interpreting, Translation, and Technology
Edited by Nike K. Pokorn and Christopher D. Mellinger
[Translation and Interpreting Studies 13:3] 2018
► pp. 342–365

Tablet interpreting

Consecutive interpreting 2.0

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This pilot study examines the recent phenomenon of tablet interpreting. Based on in-depth interviews with six practitioners, which were transcribed and analyzed inductively, the article presents an overview of software, tools, and technology that interpreters currently utilize in their work. Qualitative and quantitative results demonstrate regular, effective tablet use in various consecutive interpreting settings. Participants feel that these tools meet their needs and outstrip the functionalities offered by pen and paper in most contexts. This study compiles best practices for tablet interpreting, discusses their benefits and challenges, and describes features to consider when assessing new and existing tablets, applications, and styluses. The data underscore the need for training in this budding field, which represents a key area for future research and professional practice.
Keywords: consecutive interpreting, tablet interpreting, qualitative interviews, tablet, NVivo
Article outline
  • Background
    • Note-taking
  • Methodology
  • Respondents
  • Results
    • Preferences, settings, and client and colleague reactions
    • Pros and cons of tablets, applications and styluses
    • Pros and cons of applications
    • Pros and cons of styluses
  • Discussion
  • Conclusion
  • Acknowledgements
  • Notes
  • References
Published online: 9 November 2018
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https://doi.org/10.1075/tis.00020.gol
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