FR 381N - Translation Workshop - Frizzi

There are many different goals for creating translations, and there are many different dictionaries to match those goals.  As you search the UT Libraries catalog (or other commercial online tools) for a dictionary (or dictionaries), think about what the purpose of the translation is:

• are you trying to get a sense of the text?  If so, then maybe a college dictionary (such as "Cassell's) or online translating tool such as Google Translate will be a good start. 
• are you trying to create a scientifically or legally accurate translation?  In that case, a more comprehensive, authoritative, multi-volume dictionary or a subject specific dictionary might be useful. 
• are you trying to create a 'beautiful' translation that might capture the poetry or rhythm or complexity of an original?  In that case, a more comprehensive multi-volume dictionary might be most appropriate.
• are you translating something "recent" (defined in part by the topic focus)?  In that case, you will need a newer dictionary. 
• Not sure what a "good" dictionary might be?  Ask your librarian/s, or look for reviews!