An Empirical Study of Translation Students’ Documentary Research and Use of Information Resources in the AI Era

دراسة ميدانية حول ممارسات البحث الوثائقي لدى طلبة الترجمة وتوظيفهم لمصادر المعلومات في عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي

Authors

  • BERRABAH Mohammed Research Laboratory on Translation and Interdisciplinarity Institute of Translation and Interpreting University of Algiers 2 “Abou El Kacem Saâdallah”, Algeria,
  • Mahbouba BEKOUCHE University of Algiers 2 “Abou El Kacem Saâdallah”, Algeria

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.33705/1111-018-002-019

Keywords:

Documentary Research, Information Resources, Artificial Intelligence, Information Literacy, Translator Education

Abstract

This study attempts to look at how Master students in the Institute of Translation and Interpreting at the University of Algiers 2 use documentary research and information resources, both traditional and AI-powered, when translating specialized texts. Drawing upon a mixed-methods design combining a structured questionnaire with some interviews with 10 professional translators, this research explores students’ perceptions and practices in relation to traditional resources (dictionaries, encyclopedias, corpora) and AI-based tools. The findings highlight the need to update translator training curricula to foster information literacy, critical thinking, and responsible AI use.

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2025-12-28

How to Cite

Mohammed, B., & BEKOUCHE, M. (2025). An Empirical Study of Translation Students’ Documentary Research and Use of Information Resources in the AI Era : دراسة ميدانية حول ممارسات البحث الوثائقي لدى طلبة الترجمة وتوظيفهم لمصادر المعلومات في عصر الذكاء الاصطناعي. Maalim , 18(02), 44–23. https://doi.org/10.33705/1111-018-002-019

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Vol. 18 No. 02 (2025): v18i22025

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