An oral history is a verbal record of a living person’s experiences related to a specific period or event. It’s generally a monologue, an interview or a conversation that’s systematically recorded, verified, analyzed and stored by oral historians and researchers. Transcribing oral histories can be a rewarding experience because of the rich detail and insight they offer. Here are a few tips to get the transcription right: Transcribe Verbatim An oral history captures the unique perspective of the speaker. It [...]
Choosing the Right Setting for a Qualitative Research Interview
Conducting face-to-face interviews outside a recording studio requires some preparation. The setting affects - (a) The quality of responses you get (b) The recording quality so it’s important plan carefully. Here are a few tips for choosing the right location and setting: Choose a quiet location A quiet room is best for conducting an interview. If the outdoors are unavoidable, such as a restaurant or a park, choose a place that’s not too crowded. At outdoor locations, check for distracting [...]
How to Choose a Transcription Service
How do you decide which is the right transcription service for you? What questions should you ask? What instructions should you provide? How do you decide what you need?
Transcribing IT-related Recordings
While I'm a great fan of technology, transcribing IT-related recordings is not one of my favorite tasks. There are way too many acronyms and too few pauses
How Long Does it Take to Transcribe a Recording?
Transcription isn't the same as typing - it's listening, researching, understanding and then typing. Needless to say, the process is quite time-consuming
Adding Time Codes Using Express Scribe
A time code is an editing tool used to quickly locate words on a recording corresponding to its transcript