Modern Social Science Research

This study aims to systematically investigate the post-translation revision behaviors of translation learners in prose translation tasks by utilizing Translog software for process recording, supplemented by TAPS (Think-Aloud Protocols) and post-translation interviews. Through a comprehensive analysis of learners’ revision frequency, pause duration, revision types, and the linguistic levels involved, this study reveals the characteristics of post-translation revisions and evaluates their potential impact on translation quality improvement. A mixed-methods approach was employed, collecting data from a cohort of translation learners who completed prose translation tasks using Translog software, including detailed linear views and visual pause graphs. Follow-up in-depth interviews provided further insights into the specific steps and strategies employed during learners’ self-revision processes. By delving into the procedural aspects of post-translation revisions, this study offers a more comprehensive understanding of how translation learners’ behaviors influence the quality of translation revisions.

Translog; Translation learners; Prose translation; Post-translation self-revision