On the basis of a think-aloud protocol from an experienced public-service translator, this article uses some of the tools of critical-discourse analysis and translation-quality assessment to present a case study of one such public-service translator and to discuss wider implications for others in the profession. (Author/VWL)

Reading is a complex skill, vital for the postgraduate student. However, many international postgraduate students experience considerable difficulty when applying their reading practices learnt in their own countries. This paper, part of a larger study, aims to provide insights into the reading practices of Indian/Bangladeshi postgraduate students…

Investigates factors influencing language-switching behavior in the thinking processes of a bilingual person engaged in second-language writing, based on review of literature and a case study in which an individual performs three tasks using think-aloud protocols: text composition in English (second language); written translation from Chinese…