Transcription Styles

 


We offer a range of transcription styles
to help you with your research and analysis


"....I have used transcription companies in the past, but can say without a doubt that
 Just Delegate is a winner in my book." -  P. James, Researcher

Below is a summary of each of the transcription styles we offer. Feel free to call if you would like to discuss
these or any aspect of your transcription order in more detail.

Intelligent Verbatim 

Intelligent verbatim transcription is the style most frequently requested, this is a form of transcription where some of the wording is paraphrased, irrelevant conversation and errors are removed, and clear editing is applied in order that the transcript makes for easy reading. Intelligent verbatim transcription services are used mainly for business and research purposes.

Strict Verbatim 

In verbatim transcription every nuance, every single word, utterance, false start, stutter of the discussion is transcribed, unless otherwise requested.  Also indicated in the transcript is intonation and any non-verbal or unrecognisable sounds such as laughter, chuckling, sighing etc.  This style of transcription is often used in academic research or legal interviews.

Timecoded or Timestamped

Timecodes, also known as timestamps, are inserted into transcripts at specified intervals, providing a marker of where the text is found in a video or audio file.  Mainly used in PACE interviews and media files.

Edited 

Edited transcription is just that, removing all superfluous discussion and boring down to the nitty-gritty of the interview or discussion.  Mainly used for business purposes.  Think that an average 60 minute business research interview transcript can consist of 10 to 12 pages if fully transcribed (a lot of reading!) and much of what is talked about in the interview is not required for analysis purposes, so an edited transcript can cut pages of unnecessary chat. Again, skill, experience and a good understanding of the conversation is required by the transcriber in order to perfect this.

Discourse Analysis 

Discourse analysis is used when the reader or listener wishes to analyse further meaning from what is being said in an interview or discussion for a number of purposes, including psychological research or even some legal interviews.  Discourse Analysis takes far more skill and time, and a high level of understanding of the discussion taking place is required. Transcripts are designed not only to capture what was said, but also the way in which it is said, and therefore a wide range of symbols are used within the transcription to denote what and how words are being spoken, or even not spoken. Just Delegate have several transcribers who are trained and experienced in discourse analysis transcription.