AUDIO TRANSCRIPTION
True Verbatim
We include filler words, indicate non-verbal utterances/tags e.g, [laughs], but omit all repetitions and stutters, unless they add meaning to the conversation. We also omit unnecessary or repeated non-verbal utterances. False starts are denoted by use of a dash.
Clean Verbatim
Here we clean up filler words, repetitions, stutters, but indicate non-verbal utterances/tags. e.g. [laughs]. False starts are denoted by use of a dash.
Summarized Order
In Summarized Order, the Answerer’s speech is transcribed word-for-word, while the Questioner’s statements are summarized, provided that the key points mentioned are not lost, and/or distorted. False starts are denoted by use of a dash.
NB: Numbers – Digits from zero to nine are spelled out, while numbers 10 and above are written in numerics.
We Use Simple Present Tense for Non-Verbal Tags. E.G. [laughs]