Build parallel search terms
List the central concepts in both languages and include common variants, transliterations and official names. Check how relevant institutions describe the subject rather than relying only on a literal translation. Record the terms and source locations used in each language so the search coverage stays visible.
Create a small bilingual glossary
Agree on terms that recur in the report, especially when a broad English word maps to several Arabic expressions. Keep an original-language term beside its translation when necessary. A translated label should not erase a difference between the concepts measured by two sources. Define the term before comparing numerical results.
Brief Humanizily for bilingual-source research
Specify the report language, the question and that Arabic and English evidence should both be considered. Approve an outline organized by themes rather than by language alone. Ask the Research Agent to preserve source identities and distinguish translations from direct quotations. Review original-language passages for claims central to the conclusion.
- Search each language with appropriate terminology.
- Keep original titles and source links.
- Check whether two pages reproduce the same underlying report.
- Disclose language or access gaps that affected selection.
Compare context before combining findings
Check geography, population, dates and definitions. Two sources written in different languages may discuss the same study, so count the underlying evidence once. Where the meaning of a term remains uncertain, keep the original wording and explain the uncertainty. Review the final Arabic or English report for consistent terminology and accurately attributed quotations.
Worked example
Starting point
Translate “customer retention” into Arabic and search once.
Suggested wording or approach
Search the relevant English term alongside Arabic variants such as الاحتفاظ بالعملاء and استبقاء العملاء, then check each source’s definition before combining the findings.
Example search vocabulary, not an assertion that all variants have identical meanings in every sector.
Common questions
Should the report be split by language?
Usually organize it by the research question or themes, while keeping source-language information visible.
Can translated quotations be presented as original wording?
No. Make clear when a passage is your translation and retain the original reference.
Are two translations of one report independent evidence?
No. Identify the underlying source and avoid counting it twice.
Start with a focused research brief
Define your question, review the outline and check the evidence before sharing the report.
Open the Research AgentHow the agent works