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Why is the word count shown on the dashboard lower than the actual word count of the English article?
Why is the word count shown on the dashboard lower than the actual word count of the English article?
For this project, we only translate the summary of the English article. Our translation tool is therefore designed to only pull the lead summary, info box and references from the English article for translation. Therefore, the word count shown is much smaller than that of the English article.
This is further explained in section 4.2: 'Lead'.
Why is medical information translation important?
Why is medical information translation important?
Most healthcare content is in English and is often copyrighted. Translating open-licensed content, like from Wikipedia or MDWiki, helps make reliable healthcare knowledge accessible globally, especially in under-resourced languages.
Can I list my experience with wikimed project as a professional experience?
Can I list my experience with wikimed project as a professional experience?
You can list your translation activities with WikiMed as experience on LinkedIn. But please list it under volunteering.
We will issue certificates to translators who exceed the 5,000-word count. Please reach out to us.
If you would like our support in other ways, please reach out. We will consider each request on a case-by-case basis and determine the best way to support you.
What is MDWiki and how is it different from Wikipedia?
What is MDWiki and how is it different from Wikipedia?
MDWiki is a medical-focused version of Wikipedia. Unlike Wikipedia, it includes content like medication dosages, prices, and clinical advice that Wikipedia restricts. It is better suited for clinical or educational purposes.
Can medical content be trusted if anyone can edit it?
Can medical content be trusted if anyone can edit it?
Yes, Wikipedia and MDWiki use a consensus model and are maintained by many subject-matter experts and volunteers. Studies have shown Wikipedia’s accuracy is comparable to medical textbooks.
How can translated articles be reused or shared?
How can translated articles be reused or shared?
All Wikipedia/MDWiki content is openly licensed (CC BY-SA), meaning it can be shared and adapted with attribution. It can be printed, included in apps, or used in local education materials.
What is the long-term goal of medical content translation?
What is the long-term goal of medical content translation?
To make high-quality healthcare information available in every language spoken by at least one million people. This empowers patients, supports clinicians, and improves public health education globally.
I am a ProZ volunteer. What is the review process for translations completed through the ProZ Pro Bono Platform?
I am a ProZ volunteer. What is the review process for translations completed through the ProZ Pro Bono Platform?
When you filled in the form, you already selected the ProZ partnership option. Since you have already given us your Wikipedia username, and your name that information is sufficient for us to identify your proz account.
Please note that we do not have the same type of reviewers for WikiProject Med as you do for ProZ. Once you publish an article, a Wikipedian who speaks your language will edit it to improve it. Unless they see something concerning, such as lots of unmodified machine-translated text, they are less likely to contact you.
You don't need to inform ProZ about your contributions. We coordinate directly with PPB team to ensure your Wikimed contributions are counted in the PPB dashboard.
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