The main purpose of this document is to provide an introduction of how translation quality evaluation (TQE) based on Multidimensional Quality Metrics (MQM) can be used in practice, through the concrete example of the Elections text. As such, this document does not claim to be an exhaustive TQE resource.
The next step for readers interested in learning more about MQM and TQE should read the ASTM WK46936 Standard and the other resources listed below for a more detailed discussion of the materials and topics addressed in this document:
WK46396: Standard Practice for Analytic Translation Quality Evaluation
This ASTM standard has not yet been published as of August 2022. Anyone interested in participating in the development process can join ASTM (www.astm.org) and select the translation (.03) subcommittee of Technical Committee 43 (Language-related standards).
ISO 5060 https://www.iso.org/standard/80701.html
- ISO 5060 is not yet published as a standard, but the link above provides the current draft.
MQM Website https://themqm.org/
MQM Core Typology https://themqm.info/typology/
Tranquality Website https://www.tranquality.info/
Translation Specifications and Parameters https://www.tranquality.info/specs/
- Compatible with ASTM F2575-14: Standard Guide for Quality Assurance in Translation)
Translation Grades and Labels https://www.tranquality.info/glo