Define and Implement a Translation Workflow for LearnOSM

althio commented 9 years ago

Proposed by: @althio

Summary:

Improve translation, easiness to contribute, delivered quality
Refine, define and document translation workflow (online/offline, GitHub/Transifex/OmegaT, crowd-sourcing/collaborative)
Possibilities for using non-technical tools
Study feasibility of Translation memory "shared glossary" with other HOT/OSM projects

Skills Required: Computer-aided translation [CAT], documentation writing, basic knowledge of crowd-sourcing and open projects

Possible Mentors: @althio

Notes: Breaking up #4 Improve LearnOSM documentation https://github.com/hotosm/learnosm/issues/3 https://github.com/hotosm/learnosm/issues/138 https://github.com/hotosm/learnosm/blob/gh-pages/CONTRIBUTING.md https://github.com/hotosm/learnosm/commit/9c6a849827180fc9d94d37dbf2e87e322e0fb0a3 https://lists.openstreetmap.org/pipermail/hot/2015-January/007228.html http://gis.19327.n5.nabble.com/Fwd-Re-LearnOSM-updates-td5831519.html

mataharimhairi commented 9 years ago

@althio Thanks again for the help. I've added the labels as requested and will get in touch with @jmarlena, @Nick-Tallguy and @pyrog to see if they could possibly mentor this project!

bgirardot commented 9 years ago

I think this one might be combined with issue #14

althio commented 9 years ago

@bgirardot I agree the issues are related. Indeed one item is common (image localization and filing) and must be handled accordingly.

On the other hand I filed them as separate because the required skills are different and I feel the workload is enough.

For a longer assignment or a gifted intern (you know that during the internship, not before) we could proceed with both ideas.

althio commented 9 years ago

@mataharimhairi Note that @jmarlena is currently our HOT intern in the outreach program. Maybe she can mentor or co-mentor this time.

This is the one project I would be most interested in mentoring.

juhitandon commented 9 years ago

hello , am an NLP enthusiast and pursuing my major in Computational Linguistics , if someone could please give me more insight into theproject . I would also like to know if there is a coding aspect to it.

Thanks

bgirardot commented 9 years ago

@althio we had this conversation on IRC, I said I would put it here so you can correct me where I am wrong:

<valisha> if could give me an idea whether this project requires coding ? am pursuing my major in Computational Linguistics , so  i ll be able to put that to use
<valisha> oh i ll just check that out
<BlakeGirardot> No, it is not a lot of coding
<BlakeGirardot> It is more reviewing the website now and the software that generates the website (jekyll) and helping to see if there is a better way to organizae it, make use of jekyll and jekyll plugins
<BlakeGirardot> and help create a workflow for translation into multiple languages.
<valisha> ahh i see 
<BlakeGirardot> That is my understanding. I can put that on the github issue and if the person who proposed it can add or correct me they will.

althio commented 9 years ago

Hi @juhitandon thank you for your enquiry, thanks @bgirardot for taking the time to answer on IRC and here.

About this project: very true, there is not much coding. What I imagine is more about reviewing existing tools of computer-aided translation [CAT], then define and document the translation workflow for better quality and performance.

juhitandon commented 9 years ago

thanks @bgirardot and @althio for the reply. so how do you think i should get started in reviewing ? can you elaborate a little please though little what could be the coding part , if at all ?

mataharimhairi commented 9 years ago

@juhitandon

Hello and thank you so much for your interest. I think the first step is to really familarise yourself with the LearnOSM website [1], and the Outreachy guidelines [2]. All potential candidates must be able to dedicate a minimum of 40 hrs a week to the program, which will be carried out remotely from the 25th May until 25th August. We would just like to make sure that everyone is aware of this.

[1] http://learnosm.org/en/ [2] https://www.gnome.org/outreachy/

juhitandon commented 9 years ago

yes @mataharimhairi thanks :) I have gone through these and wish to contribute complying to these. How do i get started doing the actual work ?

jmarlena commented 9 years ago

Hey @juhitandon!

Exploring the "feasibility of translation memory for a shared glossary with other HOT/OSM projects" is probably the closest part of this to coding. See issue #280 for more about the glossary. In general, I think the most code intensive issues for learnosm involve creating or adapting custom plugins or issue #11 for the site.

Not sure if they would rather you post your research/proposal here on this Github issue, as a pull request or as an attachment to your application but you can review the current translation workflow and contribution guidelines for the learnosm site by reading CONTRIBUTING.md. Your questions on any part of the process are helpful for all and most welcome.

sandraemma03 commented 9 years ago

Hello to all, my name is Sandra. Am happy to be here and i would be glad to participate in this project. I love the ideas and it is really interesting. It would be a great pleasure for me to contribute to it.

althio commented 9 years ago

Hi and thank you all for your interest.

We will soon come up with details about the application details. It will likely include a short cover letter and a simple resume so think about it now. We will also propose preliminary tasks for you to see if the project suits you and if you are able to tackle it.

How to start? Please find 2 proposed tasks.

althio commented 9 years ago

@jmarlena is right about issue #11 being more related to coding. More comments there (#11) soon.

Glossary of used terms (as in #280) is possibly related to #11 (plugins for automation) and remotely related to #13 (translation) but I do not see that as being exactly in the scope here. Maybe "shared glossary" for translation was confusing, the right term is certainly "translation memory".

sandraemma03 commented 9 years ago

Hi, I have issues submitting the assignment on the https://github.com/hotosm/HOT-Project-Ideas/wiki/Translation-Workflow-for-LearnOSM page. I don't have permission submitting to the mentors-outreachy@hotosm.org. I want to know if submission needs invitation . Thanks

mataharimhairi commented 9 years ago

Hi Sandra,

Sorry about that. I will look into why you can't submit to the mentors-outreachy@hotosm.org. Thanks for your patience.

althio commented 9 years ago

To start with, we would recommend that you familiarise yourselves with the LearnOSM website [1]. If you haven't already done so, please review the general requirements of the Outreachy internship [2] and keep in mind that a minimum of 40 hrs a week must be dedicated to the program, carried out remotely from the 25th May until 25th August.

[1] http://learnosm.org/ [2] https://www.gnome.org/outreachy/

The next step in the application process would be to complete the items listed below and send them to apply-outreachy@hotosm.org:

A short paragraph explaining why you are applying and what involvement, if you have had any, in open source projects.
A simple resume showing previous activities and experience. And please feel free to include work that are not necessarily open source related.
A draft outlining a proposed time schedule of your availability for the project, incorporating the expected 40 hrs per week from the 25th May to the 25th August.
The completed tasks as your contribution to the project.

sandraemma03 commented 9 years ago

@althio I have been trying to submit my sample proposal to the apply-outreachy@hotosm.org but my mail does not go and i have the following messages: You might have spelled or formatted the group name incorrectly.

The owner of the group may have removed this group.
You may need to join the group before receiving permission to post.
This group may not be open to posting.

How can i send it?

mataharimhairi commented 9 years ago

Dear applicants, @juhitandon, @sandraemma03,

Please do not forget to submit your interest for the project via the Outreachy website:

https://outreachy.gnome.org

You must submit your proposal by 24th March 2015 19:00UTC. When submitting your application make sure you select "OpenStreetMap" from the organisation list.

Futher edits and changes to your application can still be made after this, but it is vital that this initial deadline is not missed.

dobbler123 commented 9 years ago

Hello, Although Its late to hop in but I am really intersted in contributing to this org, given that i have good experience in translation studies and good writing skills as well. I have submitted the application through Outreachy and now willing to contribute and complete the task for a good and complete application. Kindly guide me through it.

Thanks

althio commented 9 years ago

All requests and steps are outlined up here: https://github.com/hotosm/HOT-Project-Ideas/issues/13#issuecomment-78369145 Including link to proposed tasks: https://github.com/hotosm/HOT-Project-Ideas/wiki/Translation-Workflow-for-LearnOSM

Thank you for your application and please submit the required items as soon as possible.

Please do ask specific questions if you need more help.

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