Translation Change Request Form
In order for the research supporting the reliability and validity of the measure to apply to its
translation, the translation must be as close as possible to the original English version. Therefore,
translations that change an item to make it less formal or alter the original intent of a question are not
acceptable. However, we do want to correct any inaccuracies in the translations. Therefore, if you believe
a translation has grammatical errors or is incorrect, please complete the following and submit to Molly
Brunk, Ph.D., Director of Quality Assurance, at molly.brunk@mstservices.com.
I. Request for Change
1. Which item seems to misrepresent the original intent of the English question/item? (Copy
translated item below)
2. How does this translation misrepresent the original item? Specifically what is inaccurate?
3. Proposed new translation (Provide complete question as it should appear in the measure, including
punctuation)
4. English translation of proposed new translation
5. Additional information or comments
II. Request for Change
1. Which item seems to misrepresent the original intent of the English question/item? (Copy
translated item below)
2. How does this translation misrepresent the original item? Specifically what is inaccurate?
3. Proposed new translation (Provide complete question as it should appear in the measure, including
punctuation)
4. English translation of proposed new translation
5. Additional information or comments
Repeat questions above for each question/item where there is a request for a change.
Thank you for helping us provide quality translations.