Standard ('intelligent verbatim')
Style
Accurately captures everything spoken by participants but for readability purposes omits:
- False starts*
- Repetitions
- Excessive use of filler words such as ‘um', ‘you know’ and ‘like’
Use/Application
Style preferred by 95% of clients.
Suits any transcription requirements which do not demand linguistic analysis.
Pricing
Standard transcription rates apply to transcripts in this style.
Example
Interviewee: The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog
Orthographic transcription ('strict verbatim')
Style
Constitutes a strict record of what was spoken by participants in a recording and as such:
- Includes all false starts*, repetitions and filler words which would ordinarily be excluded in standard slightly edited transcription.
- Retains grammatically incorrect speaker idiosyncrasies.
Excludes paralinguistic and nonverbal communication covered under conversational analysis.
Use/Application
Often requested by clients who seek to undertake basic linguistic analysis of transcripts.
Pricing
A 50% surcharge applies for strict verbatim transcription.
A further 50% surcharge applies for full sound checking to ensure complete accuracy.
Example
Interviewee: The um fox – the, the quick brown fox jumps ah over the lazy dog.
Conversational analysis transcription
Style
Transcripts are tailored to meet specific client instructions regarding features for inclusion and the symbols used to indicate those features.
Includes all attributes of strict verbatim transcription as well as features such as:
- Descriptions of laughter, sighs, coughs et cetera.
- The use of symbols to indicate pauses, pace, tone et cetera.
Use/Application
Ideal for clients seeking to analyse various paralinguistic and nonverbal communication embedded in an interview.
Pricing
Standard price of $9 per minute of audio plus GST (includes compulsory sound-checking) which may vary depending on exact requirements.
Example
Interviewee: The (0.5) um fox – the, the quick brown fox jumps ah(coughs) over the LAZY dog.
*False start: words spoken at the beginning of a sentence which the speaker quickly corrects with a change of direction.
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Clients
Clients include research faculties at most major Australian universities, government (CSIRO) and private research agencies as well as international research bodies.
Turnaround
Our standard turnaround for research transcripts is 2-5 days, depending upon volume and complexity. We also offer express transcription services including same-day, overnight and 24 hour turnaround times.
Style
For more information on the variety of transcript styles we are able to produce, please visit our transcription style page.