Preserve the source language
The translation does not replace the original or its transcript. Keeping all three together makes it easier to revisit names, phrases, tone, and uncertain readings.
Use context carefully
Historical expressions, dialect, abbreviations, and damaged handwriting can affect a translation. Add known names, locations, and reading clues when they can help.
Review before relying on it
Machine-generated translations may be incomplete or wrong. Check important passages with a fluent reader or qualified translator before publication or consequential use.