Changes in web search query behavior of English-to-Chinese translation trainees
This article delves into the evolution of web search query behavior among translation trainees over a semester, using a repeated measures design. While prior research in Translation Studies has predominantly focused on information-seeking patterns and types of resources used, a crucial gap remains i...
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| description | This article delves into the evolution of web search query behavior among translation trainees over a semester, using a repeated measures design. While prior research in Translation Studies has predominantly focused on information-seeking patterns and types of resources used, a crucial gap remains in understanding the web search query behavior of diverse translation practitioners. Specifically, this investigation analyzes intra-subject and inter-task level changes in web search query behavior within a group of 19 first-year master's students enrolled in an English-to-Chinese translation course, building upon key literature in the field. The statistical analysis conducted reveals changes in the examined variables—query time, complexity, and language—highlighting the importance of targeted research and training to enhance web search skills and search engine proficiency. These findings carry relevant implications for translation practitioners, particularly as new AI technologies continue to expand and enhance their search toolbox and skillset. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-90c58c22c88348f8bf362360651e2e9a2023-12-22T05:33:15ZengElsevierAmpersand2215-03902023-12-0111100137Changes in web search query behavior of English-to-Chinese translation traineesVanessa Enríquez Raído0Yuxing Cai1The University of Vic – Central University of Catalonia, Spain; Corresponding author.Xiangtan University, ChinaThis article delves into the evolution of web search query behavior among translation trainees over a semester, using a repeated measures design. While prior research in Translation Studies has predominantly focused on information-seeking patterns and types of resources used, a crucial gap remains in understanding the web search query behavior of diverse translation practitioners. Specifically, this investigation analyzes intra-subject and inter-task level changes in web search query behavior within a group of 19 first-year master's students enrolled in an English-to-Chinese translation course, building upon key literature in the field. The statistical analysis conducted reveals changes in the examined variables—query time, complexity, and language—highlighting the importance of targeted research and training to enhance web search skills and search engine proficiency. These findings carry relevant implications for translation practitioners, particularly as new AI technologies continue to expand and enhance their search toolbox and skillset.http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215039023000292Web search query behaviorWeb search skillsInformation-seekingSearch engine proficiencyTranslation process research |
| spellingShingle | Vanessa Enríquez Raído Yuxing Cai Changes in web search query behavior of English-to-Chinese translation trainees Ampersand Web search query behavior Web search skills Information-seeking Search engine proficiency Translation process research |
| title | Changes in web search query behavior of English-to-Chinese translation trainees |
| title_full | Changes in web search query behavior of English-to-Chinese translation trainees |
| title_fullStr | Changes in web search query behavior of English-to-Chinese translation trainees |
| title_full_unstemmed | Changes in web search query behavior of English-to-Chinese translation trainees |
| title_short | Changes in web search query behavior of English-to-Chinese translation trainees |
| title_sort | changes in web search query behavior of english to chinese translation trainees |
| topic | Web search query behavior Web search skills Information-seeking Search engine proficiency Translation process research |
| url | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S2215039023000292 |
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