lexicographer

copyright legislation

Legislation describing the protection of the rights of original authors over their work, and how others can use it.

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grammar

The set of structural rules governing the composition of clauses, phrases, and words in any given natural language.

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linguistics

The scientific study of language and its three aspects, language form, language meaning, and language in context.

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practical lexicography

The science of compiling and editing dictionaries.

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scientific research methodology

The theoretical methodology used in scientific research involving doing background research, constructing an hypothesis, testing it, analysing data and concluding the results.

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spelling

The rules concerning the way words are spelled.

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create definitions

Create clear definitions for words and concepts. Make sure they convey the exact meaning of the words.

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apply grammar and spelling rules

Apply the rules of spelling and grammar and ensure consistency throughout texts.

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consult information sources

Consult relevant information sources to find inspiration, to educate yourself on certain topics and to acquire background information.

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follow work schedule

Manage the sequence of activities in order to deliver completed work on agreed deadlines by following a work schedule.

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search databases

Search for information or people using databases.

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typology

The subdiscipline of linguistics that structurally categorises languages by describing the common properties and structural diversity of languages.

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search engines

The methods and techniques to navigate search engines and find information quickly.

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project management principles

Different elements and phases of project management.

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The different phases of project management include the development of the overall planning, planning of resources for projects, implementation, execution, performance control, project end and the evaluation of outcome.

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theoretical lexicography

The academic field dealing with the syntagmatic, paradigmatic, and semantic relationships within the vocabulary of a certain language.

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edit dictionary entries

Edit the work of fellow lexicographers to make sure information is correct and complete.

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create semantic trees

Create coherent lists and hierarchies of concepts and terms to ensure consistent indexing in knowledge organisation systems.

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do historical research

Use scientific methods to research history and culture.

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identify new words

Determine if there are new words being used by a significant number of people by doing research.

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consult with editor

Consult with the editor of a book, magazine, journal or other publications about expectations, requirements, and progress.

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develop technical glossaries

Organise technical terms used e.g. in scientific and legal settings into terminology databases and glossaries to aid future translations.

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manage budgets

Plan, monitor, report on the budget and prepare set production budgets.

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supervise staff

Oversee the selection, training, performance and motivation of staff.

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supervise work

Direct and supervise the day-to-day activities of subordinate personnel.

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translate foreign language

Translate words, sentences, and concepts from a foreign language into your mother tongue or another foreign language.

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translate language concepts

Translate one language into another language. Match words and expressions with their corresponding brothers in other languages, while making sure that the message and nuances of the original text are preserved.

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use dictionaries

Use glossaries and dictionaries to search for the meaning, the spelling, and synonyms of words.

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use word processing software

Use computer software applications for composition, editing, formatting, and printing of any sort of written material.

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