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Transcription Workshop for HIST 499

Transcription Workshop for HIST 499. Maren L. Read Archivist for Manuscript Collections Archives and Special Collections Ball State University Libraries mlread@bsu.edu , (765) 285-5078. Introduction to Transcription. Definition: Word-for-word written copy of an interview. Benefits:

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Transcription Workshop for HIST 499

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  1. Transcription Workshop for HIST 499 Maren L. Read Archivist for Manuscript Collections Archives and Special Collections Ball State University Libraries mlread@bsu.edu, (765) 285-5078

  2. Introduction to Transcription • Definition: Word-for-word written copy of an interview. • Benefits: • Quickly skim to determine relevance • Save on wear and tear of the original medium • Comprehend voices that are difficult to hear or understand • Improved searching, especially in the Digital Media Repository

  3. Transcription Process • Allow for 6-8 hours of time per hour of recording • Type out everything, except… • Every uh-huh, uh-uh, mm-mm • Do and Don’ts • Do not correct grammar and dialect • Do not censor vulgar and/or offensive language • Do not add editorial comments • Do confirm the spellings of names, geographic locations, unfamiliar terms • Do avoid private information, such as addresses and phone numbers

  4. Transcription Tools • Quiet Room • Headphones • Voice Recognition Software • Transcription Software • Express Scribe • Free download (http://www.nch.com.au/scribe/) • Volume control • Tape speed control • Can be used with USB foot pedal or hot keys • Works with Microsoft Word and other common word-processing applications • Easy to use and tutorial available • Transcript Template • Reference List • Names and Terms List

  5. Transcription Formatting and Style Guide • Follow Baylor University Institute for Oral History Style Guide and Chicago Manual of Style • Manual covers how to transcribe many common elements of interviews, including false starts, interruptions, nonverbal sounds, unintelligible speech • Also covers many writing guidelines, including when to spell out numbers, capitalization rules, etc. • Review Class Wiki for additional guidelines and FAQs • Look at examples in the Digital Media Repository • Still have questions?

  6. Demonstration • Class Wiki • Download Express Scribe and load audio file --- Start Transcribing!! • Set up wiki accounts

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