The Role of TAP in Translation Process Research
The Role of TAP in Translation Process Research

Summary/Abstract: Translation process may be used to denote numerous phenomena, from the cognitive processes activated during translation to the more “physical” process with the target text as the final result. There have been various attempts to distinguish between different aspects of this process. Consequently, these attempts have been followed by appropriate methodology adapted to such research. The method that has been developed relatively recently is “think-aloud protocol (TAP)” focuses on investigating the integral parts of the collaborative translation process. The paper examines this method and its application in the study of various elements of the translation process, such as problems identified during translation, solutions that were offered, and actions, interactions and verbalizations registered. It provides an insight into the underlying segments of the translation process and reveals some of its components of that otherwise remain hidden.

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