Outsourcing Transcription of Research Interviews
When planning to outsource the transcription of your research interviews it may be a good idea to invest some time in writing out a clear set of instructions for your transcriptionist because research...
View Article4 Rules of Verbatim Transcription
Verbatim transcription is the art of converting spoken word into text such that a message is captured exactly the way it has been spoken. This requires a keen ear and attention to detail. Verbatim...
View ArticleHow to Transcribe a Focus Group
The purpose of a focus group is very different from that of an interview and so is the way it is transcribed. Transcribing a focus group requires more care, detail, and patience. Here are a few basic...
View ArticleHow to Record Qualitative Research Interviews
Qualitative Research Interviews can be tricky to record as well as transcribe, especially if the interviewees are not native speakers of English. A little bit of planning and some simple precautions...
View ArticleChoosing 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 to plan...
View Article5 Things to Remember When Transcribing Oral Histories
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,...
View ArticleThe Role of Research in Transcription
Research is a critical part of transcription, i.e. research for correct spellings of names, places, technical terms etc. The accuracy of a transcript can vary greatly depending on the thoroughness of...
View ArticlePreparing Questions For a Qualitative Research Interview
Getting ready to conduct a qualitative research Interview? Here are some tips to help you prepare the questions.Related Posts:12 Tips For Conducting an InterviewHow to Record Qualitative Research...
View ArticleHow to Find an Interpreter for a Research Interview
Whether you are a research student or a PhD scholar scheduled for a research interview, finding quality interpreters is the key to your success at the interview. If your interview is scheduled at...
View ArticleUsing Boundary Microphones to Record Focus Groups
When it comes to recording conversation between a group of people – such as a focus group – you need a powerful microphone that can record every participant’s voice clearly and not look too...
View Article4 Ways to Improve Focus Group Recordings
While it’s hard to control the way people talk in a focus group without interrupting the flow of ideas, we can take some steps to create better recordings. Here are four factors to consider Related...
View ArticleRecording Focus Groups Using Lectern Microphones
Microphones used for recording focus groups should have two key features (from an audio quality perspective) - the ability to capture speech clearly and to block out ambient sounds. Unidirectional...
View ArticleWriting Qualitative Research Questions (With Examples)
We often get questions about writing qualitative research questions, such as – What are the elements of a qualitative research question? How can I write a good qualitative research question? How do I...
View Article6 Ground Rules for Recording an Interview
There are two components to a well-recorded interview – clarity of the recording and clarity of speech. In this post we’ll talk about the latter. Not everyone is a professional speaker. Unprepared or...
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