A task segment framework to study keylogged translation processes

The Task Segment Framework (TSF) is a tool to analyze full typing flows of translation tasks as keylogged with timestamps recorded for keydown, keyup, mouse clicks and moves, actions performed in other applications. TSF assumes that intentional pauses flag stretches where subjects concentrate on unrecorded cognitive processes such planning assessment. interspersed are task segments, or without text, basic subtasks may be observed, mainly adding new changing existing searching information. Accumulated experience allow translators lump strategically similar activities together, order spare efforts switching costs while maximizing efficiency. Hence, segments contain just one subtask many. Translation fluency key notion the TSF, operationalized through many indicators speed, prior pause length, TS (task segment) length events, text words, number typos respites (=mid inter-keystroke intervals), subtask(s), like. approach seems particularly sensitive expertise levels applied variations multilectal mediated communication tasks. This article lays down conceptual basis summarizes its notions constructs.