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Transcription: Imperatives for Qualitative Research

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what is represented in the transcript (e.g., talk, time, nonverbal actions, speaker/hearer relationships, physical orientation, multiple languages, translations); who is representing whom, in what ways, for what purpose, and with what outcome; and how analysts position themselves and their participants in their representations of form, content, and action. ( Green et al., 1997 , p. 173)

Conceptualizing points of difference

From standardization to reflectivity, overlooking the relationship between theory and transcription, descriptions of how to approach transcription.

These changes are not simply cumulative steps towards an increasingly better transcript: they can involve adding but also subtracting details for the purposes of a specific analysis, of a particular recipient-oriented presentation, or of compliance with editorial constraints. (p. 810)

Working with transcribers

Transcription and technology, reporting on issues of transcription quality and trustworthiness.

transcription decisions and processes employed during data collection and analysis need to be explained clearly and thoroughly in the write-up. When standardized procedures are used, a few words will suffice, but when researchers contextualize and negotiate method as a means of interpretive seeing, there is no shortcut to explicit description. (p. 217)

Issues of transcription quality and trustworthiness are central to transcription within qualitative approaches to research as transcripts are used not only for analysis but as evidence of that analysis ( Duranti, 2007 ) and the researcher's analytic claims ( Ashmore & Reed, 2000 ). It would appear that it is particularly in relation to addressing trustworthiness that qualitative researchers must be held accountable for their approaches to transcription and the transcript that results. Specifically, researchers should note and query the trustworthiness of implicit accounts of transcript development ( Easton, McComish, & Greenburg, 2000 ; Lapadat, 2000 ).

steps taken to ensure audiotape quality, the directions provided to transcribers, and an assessment of the trustworthiness of transcription, based on a review of selected transcripts in the context of an explicit acknowledgement of the interpretive nature of the transcription process. (p. 306)

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How Do You Incorporate an Interview into a Dissertation? | Tips

Published on November 5, 2014 by Bas Swaen . Revised on December 19, 2022.

You have performed qualitative research for your dissertation by  conducting interviews that you now want to include: how do you do that? Chances are that this was never explained to you and you don’t know what is expected. That’s why in this article we describe how interviews can be included in, for instance, the  discussion section of your dissertation and how they can be referenced.

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Including interviews in your dissertation, referring to interviews, quoting from interviews, mentioning the name of the interviewee.

To present interviews in a dissertation, you first need to transcribe your interviews . You can use transcription software for this. You can then add the written interviews to the appendix. If you have many or long interviews that make the appendix extremely long, the appendix (after consultation with the supervisor) can be submitted as a separate document. What matters is that you can demonstrate that the interviews have actually taken place.

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When you have added the interviews to the appendix, you can then paraphrase  to them in your dissertation. Paraphrasing is done as follows:

It became clear from an interview with Y that … (Appendix 1).

Sometimes you are not allowed to add the transcription of an interview to the appendix. In this case it is not possible to refer to this interview. According to the APA Style it is possible to refer to it like this:

APA interview citation MLA interview citation

If you literally copy the words of the interviewee, then you need to quote . Finding interesting quotes is easier if you know how to get usable information out of the person during the interview. That’s why you should conduct the interviews in a professional manner.

Don’t just blindly note the name of the person you’re interviewing, but ask yourself two questions:

• Are you allowed to mention the name?  This is the first question you should ask yourself before you include the interviewee’s name in a dissertation . Determine, in consultation with the interviewee, whether the name should be anonymized (and get informed consent). Sometimes, in fact, the interviewee doesn’t want that. This may be the case when you have interviewed, for example, an employee and the employee does not want his or her boss to be able to read the answers because this could disturb their working relationship. Another situation where this can occur is, for example, when the interview contains very personal questions.
• Does it add anything to mention the name?  The second factor to consider is whether it is relevant to mention the name. Does it add anything to your research? When the interviewee is an unknown person you have approached on the street, the name of this person is not very important. But if you have interviewed the CEO of a large organization, then it can be very relevant to mention their name. In this second case, add a short introduction so that the reader of the dissertation knows immediately who this person is.

Thus, you may mention the name if you have permission from the interviewee to do so and if it is relevant to the research. If you don’t have permission to use the name or if you don’t want to mention the name, you can then choose to use a description. For example: “Employee 1”.

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How to Do Interview Transcription for a Dissertation?

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Interview transcription is a key step in the dissertation process, transforming audio or video interviews into written text. This step allows researchers to closely analyze their data, providing a solid base for their findings.

Accurate transcription is vital in the dissertation process, turning spoken words from interviews into a written format that forms the backbone of qualitative research. It allows researchers to engage deeply with their data, marking significant sections and swiftly navigating through insights, thereby reinforcing the foundational evidence required for a compelling dissertation.

Meet Transkriptor , a leading speech-to-text tool designed to elevate the transcription process for researchers. This tool stands out for its ability to deliver precise, efficient transcriptions, making it an indispensable asset for dissertation work. By leveraging Transkriptor, researchers can ensure that their transcription process is not only faster but also more accurate.

The 6 steps to do interview transcription for a dissertation are listed below.

• Sign Up/Log in to Transkriptor: Create a new account or access an existing one.
• Upload/Record the Interview: Either upload audio/video files from your device or directly record the interview within Transkriptor for transcription.
• Start Transcribing Interview: Choose the language of the recording and let Transkriptor's AI technology accurately transcribe the speech to text.
• Review and Edit: Review and make adjustments to the transcription, ensuring it accurately reflects the interview content.
• Download or Share: After finalizing the transcript, download it in formats like TXT, SRT, or Word, or share it directly from the platform.
• Use the Transcriptions for Analysis: Utilize the accurate and detailed transcripts for in-depth analysis, identifying patterns, themes, and insights in your research.

Step 1: Sign Up/Log In to Transkriptor

The first step for researchers is to either sign up for a new account or log into an existing one on Transkriptor. This platform caters specifically to the needs of academic transcription, providing a streamlined interface for ease of use. Researchers can create an account using their Google accounts or an email address.

Upon completing this initial step, access to Transkriptor's dashboard is granted, allowing for immediate start on transcription tasks. This simple and straightforward process ensures that researchers can quickly begin their work, leveraging the platform's capabilities to facilitate their dissertation transcription needs.

Step 2: Upload/Record the Interview

After logging in, researchers have the capability to upload or record their audio or video files to Transkriptor. Simply click on the “Record” button to start recording. The platform supports a wide range of file formats, including but not limited to MP3, MP4, WAV, and MOV, accommodating virtually any type of audio or video recording used in academic research. Uploading is made flexible through options to drag and drop files directly into the platform or import them from popular cloud storage services like Google Drive or OneDrive. This feature ensures a seamless and secure upload process, allowing researchers to quickly proceed with their transcription tasks without worrying about compatibility or access issues.

Also, consider using Meetingtor . It attends and records the meetings in your calendar and stores them. With one click on the platform, users can get transcriptions via Transkriptor.

Step 3: Start Transcribing Interview

After uploading, researchers start the transcription process on Transkriptor by selecting the recording's language with one click. The platform's AI technology then accurately transcribes speech to text, supporting a broad range of languages to meet diverse research requirements. This ensures precise capture of spoken words, essential for qualitative analysis.

Step 4: Review and Edit

Transkriptor offers an editing feature that allows researchers to review and tweak the transcript while it's being created. This means immediate corrections can be made, helping to make sure the transcript matches the original recording closely. Being able to edit on the go is crucial for catching important details and ensuring the transcript accurately reflects the interview.

This process not only makes work easier but also improves the quality of the final transcript, which is important for research that relies on detailed and accurate data. Through Transkriptor, researchers can be confident that their transcripts are both precise and true to their source material.

Step 5: Download or Share

After editing their transcript, researchers can add details like speaker names and timestamps for clarity. Transkriptor allows downloading in various formats such as TXT, SRT, or Word , suiting different needs. For sharing, the platform enables direct distribution, making it simple to collaborate with others or submit work. This feature ensures transcripts are easily accessible and ready for any next steps in the research process.

Step 6: Use the Transcription for Analysis

Researchers proceed to analysis by coding and organizing data based on the dissertation's methodological framework after completing transcription. This involves identifying patterns and themes and providing meaningful insights from the interview content.

Moreover, researchers can leverage Transkriptor's AI chat feature for additional support during their analysis. This innovative tool assists in interpreting and organizing transcribed data. By integrating AI chat assistance with traditional analysis methods, researchers can navigate the coding process with greater accuracy and generate robust, meaningful outcomes in their research endeavors, making Transkriptor an invaluable ally in qualitative research.

Why is Transcription Crucial for Dissertation Interviews?

Transcription plays a crucial role in dissertation interviews. It accurately captures and preserves spoken words, ensuring data integrity and reliability. Researchers prefer working with transcripts for analysis despite the accessibility of audio and video recordings. This preference arises from easily handling tangible transcripts, facilitating quick access and annotation.

Digital recorders and cameras make recording easy, but transcripts remain more manageable for detailed analyses. Researchers find it advantageous to shuffle pages and mark transcripts with a pencil. The familiarity and convenience of working with paper transcripts persist, even with the availability of qualitative data analysis software. Traditional transcription methods remain the norm for interviews and recordings involving people.

How to Prepare Before Transcribing Dissertation Interviews?

Researchers prepare before transcribing dissertation interviews by considering essential factors. This phase involves organizing recordings, investing in quality equipment, and setting up an efficient workspace.

The steps to prepare before transcribing dissertation interviews are listed below.

• Review Interview Objectives: Gain a clear understanding of the research aims and contextual details.
• Ensure Good Quality Recordings: Focus on acquiring clear and crisp audio, minimizing background noise, and addressing technical glitches.
• Create a Comfortable Workspace: Establish an environment that promotes focus, concentration, and optimal listening.
• Understand Ethical Guidelines: Be aware of confidentiality requirements and relevant data protection rules.

Review Interview Objectives

Researchers initiate transcription by thoroughly reviewing the interview objectives. This involves gaining a clear understanding of the research aims and contextual details. Aligning transcription efforts with these goals ensures purposeful and insightful outcomes. Researchers must delve into key themes, critical topics, and specific study objectives for a detailed transcription decision-making process, fostering a deeper analysis.

Ensure Good Quality Recordings

Prioritizing high-quality audio recordings is essential for effective transcription. Researchers focus on acquiring clear and crisp audio, minimizing background noise, and addressing technical glitches. Checking for audio clarity involves evaluating factors like background noise and potential distortions. Starting with a high-quality recording establishes a reliable foundation for accurate transcription, ensuring an authentic representation of the interview content.

Create a Comfortable Workspace

Crafting a dedicated and comfortable workspace is crucial for the transcription process. Researchers establish an environment that promotes focus, concentration, and optimal listening. A well-designed workspace minimizes distractions, enhancing the ability to immerse in interview content. Consider lighting, seating arrangements, and equipment placement to optimize the workspace for transcription demands.

Understand Ethical Guidelines

Researchers engaging in transcription activities must possess a profound understanding of ethical guidelines. This involves being aware of confidentiality requirements and relevant data protection rules. Upholding ethical standards ensures the responsible treatment of interview participants and their sensitive information.

The commitment to ethical transcription practices includes obtaining informed consent, preserving anonymity, and safeguarding data confidentiality, contributing to the overall integrity of the research process.

What are the Challenges in Transcribing Interviews?

Researchers face critical challenges when preparing for the transcription process. Various hurdles impact accuracy and efficiency, requiring a keen understanding of effective mitigation strategies.

The challenges in transcribing interviews are listed below.

• Poor Audio Quality: Prioritize addressing poor audio quality for accurate transcription.
• Fast-Paced Speech Challenge: Fast-paced speech is difficult to follow and transcribe. Use transcription software or slow down the playback.
• Accents and Dialect Challenge: Navigating the variability introduced by accents and dialects in spoken language requires researchers to adopt specific approaches.
• Background Noise Challenge: Background noise hinders the transcription process, emphasizing the need to create an optimal recording environment.
• Technical Jargon Challenge: Researching technical or unfamiliar terms is essential for grasping their meanings for an accurate transcription.

Poor Audio Quality

Researchers must prioritize addressing poor audio quality for accurate transcription. High-quality recording equipment is pivotal in this process. Investing in noise-canceling software further enhances the clarity of the recorded content, ensuring the faithful representation of spoken words and eliminating potential discrepancies introduced by subpar audio.

Fast-Paced Speech Challenge

Fast-paced speech in transcription demands specific strategies. Utilizing transcription software with adjustable playback speed proves valuable. Slowing down the playback without altering the pitch lets researchers meticulously capture each spoken word. This detailed approach significantly improves transcription accuracy, especially with rapid speech patterns.

Accents and Dialects Challenge

Navigating the variability introduced by accents and dialects in spoken language requires researchers to adopt specific approaches. Familiarize yourself with the specific linguistic characteristics to overcome challenges related to unfamiliar accents. Seeking assistance from individuals proficient in the accent or dialect provides valuable insights, ensuring accurate transcription that reflects the intended communication.

Background Noise Challenge

Background noise hinders the transcription process, emphasizing the need to create an optimal recording environment. Conducting interviews in quiet settings minimizes external disturbances. Additionally, transcription software with noise reduction features proves instrumental in mitigating unwanted sounds during transcription. This dual approach significantly contributes to the overall accuracy of the transcription.

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Ensuring accurate transcription when dealing with technical jargon requires a proactive approach. Thoroughly researching unfamiliar terms is essential for grasping their meanings. Alternatively, consulting with the interviewee or subject matter experts provides valuable insights and clarification. This meticulous approach guarantees the transcription captures the intended meaning, even when confronted with specialized language or terminology. Researchers navigate the intricacies of technical content with precision and clarity.

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It depends on your time, budget, and the level of accuracy required. Transcribing interviews yourself can be time-consuming but offers closer engagement with your data. Professional services, like Transkriptor, can save time and provide high-quality transcripts, but at a cost.

The format depends on your research needs. Verbatim transcription captures every word and sound, which is useful for detailed analysis.

Mark these sections with a standard notation (e.g., [inaudible] or [unclear]) and the timestamp. If possible, ask the interviewee for clarification on these parts. Consistency in handling these sections is key for accurate analysis.

Follow your academic institution's guidelines for citing primary research data. Typically, you would reference the interviewee (as per your ethics agreement), the date of the interview, and possibly a transcript reference number or page number.

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Transcribing interviews for research

Transcription involves making a written record of speech. This can be done during an actual interview or carried out afterwards using an audio or video file.

Why transcribe interviews during research?

Transcribing interviews that are carried out for research is good practice. Interviews that are transcribed verbatim in qualitative research allow analysis of the collected responses in greater detail at a later date. It also leaves less room for bias caused by the researcher’s personal interpretation.

Researchers can read and re-read interview transcriptions, identify themes and patterns, and extract key quotes or phrases. This process helps to identify significant points, which can then help to draw meaningful conclusions.

Transcribing interviews for research is also useful because it helps researchers check that their interpretation of the conversation is accurate, so reduces errors or misinterpretations. The transcription provides a permanent record of the interview, which can be referred to by other people in the future to confirm any findings.

Interview transcription can also help to ensure the anonymity of the participants. By removing identifying information from the transcriptions, researchers can protect the privacy of the participants. This often makes people more willing to take part in research interviews.

Another benefit is that interview transcription can be easily shared among researchers. This facilitates analysis and collaboration, which further contributes to the reliability and validity of the research.

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How to transcribe manually.

Transcribing a recorded interview manually is time-consuming and it’s vital to make sure it’s done correctly. Here are some steps to follow if you’re considering transcribing interviews for research:

• Before starting the transcription process, listen to the recording to familiarise yourself with the voices, accents and any background noises that might affect the transcription process.
• Create a transcription template that includes the speakers’ names or identifiers, timestamps (if required) and space for the transcribed audio text.
• Start transcribing the interview by listening to a few seconds of the recording, pausing and then typing out what was said. It’s important to be accurate, and to include all the spoken words. Also be sure to include filler words, such as ‘um’ and ‘ah’ and any non-spoken communication, such as laughter or pauses if needed. Find out more about different types of transcription .
• Once the transcription is complete, spend time editing to ensure accuracy and readability. Make sure you have correctly identified the speakers and that any timestamps are accurate.

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Tools for creating automatic transcriptions

Manual interview transcription is incredibly time-consuming. However, there are several software apps available that offer free interview subscription or paid-for services. Here are some of the most popular:

• Otter.ai: Otter.ai is a popular transcription app that uses AI to transcribe interviews in real-time. It offers a free plan that allows users to transcribe up to 600 minutes of audio per month. There are paid-for plans available for higher use.
• Temi : Temi is an automated transcription service that offers both free and paid-for plans. The free plan allows users to transcribe up to 45 minutes of audio per month.
• Trint : Trint uses AI to transcribe audio and video files. It offers a free trial and paid-for plans.
• Happy Scribe : Happy Scribe is another transcription software tool that uses AI to transcribe audio and video files. It has some pretty impressive user reviews and offers a free trial and paid-for plans for higher usage.
• Speechmatics : Speechmatics is speech recognition software that offers an automatic transcription service and can also be integrated with other systems. It offers a free trial and subscription plans.

Automatic transcription software is undoubtedly convenient and time-saving. However, it might not always be accurate. At the very least, all automatic interview transcriptions should be manually checked.

Here’s what an interview transcription for research might look like

Interviewer: Can you tell me about your experience using language learning products?

Participant: OK. [inhales deeply] So, I’ve tried more than a few different products, mostly apps on my phone and tablet, and I’ve found that they can be helpful, but also frustrating at times. I also tend to lose interest in them after a while.

Interviewer: Can you tell me about a time when you found a language learning product helpful?

Participant: Yeah, so I was using this one app to learn Spanish, and it had a feature where you could record yourself speaking and then listen back to it. I found that really helpful because it helped me hear my mistakes and work on my pronunciation. It was awful listening to myself speak though. [laughs]

Interviewer: [laughs] That’s interesting. Can you tell me about a time when you found a language learning product more frustrating?

Participant: Yeah, so I was using another app to learn French, and it was just really baffling and such a waste of time. The lessons were all over the place, and the exercises didn’t seem to match up with what I was learning. It was really frustrating and demotivating. I ended up giving up after a couple of weeks and it really put me off to be honest. [sighs]

Interviewer: I see. Can you tell me about any features of the language learning apps you’ve tried that you particularly like or dislike?

Participant : I really like it when the app has a feature where you can practise speaking with a native speaker. It’s really helpful to get feedback and practise in a more natural way. On the other hand, I don't like it when the app is too repetitive or doesn’t have different exercises and that. I end up just chucking it. [intonation rises]

Interviewer: Thank you for sharing your thoughts and experiences. [laughter]

Participant: No problem, happy to help.

What if I need an APA interview transcript?

Transcribing an interview can be done manually. At the moment, it’s not possible for AI transcribers to do this. You should format your transcription to the style required by your organisation. Include the transcript as an appendix or as a reference in the body of your text. Appropriate referencing systems include APA, Harvard, MLA etc. Learn more about academic referencing styles.

Final thoughts

Transcribing interviews for research is one of the best ways of creating a permanent record of the data that’s gathered. It can then be shared with colleagues and analysed in the future. However, it’s a labour-intensive task, and sometimes it’s important to capture every word spoken, every inflection and even communication that comes from unspoken cues, such as laughter or vocal intonation.

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Creating effective interview transcripts for your dissertation

Have you ever thought about how your dissertation's disorganised interview notes become a logical and informative chapter to your work? Transcription is the key. Transcripts serve as the foundation for qualitative data analysis and are frequently used in dissertations as vital support and proof.

A keen eye for detail and strict adherence to particular formatting requirements are necessary for creating the ideal dissertation. Moving forward, we will be discussing all you need to know about qualitative interviews , transcribing for them, and how to write an interview transcript in an APA format.

We’ve also linked a few exemplar interview transcript dissertations at the end of this which you can follow as a guide.

A guide to writing an interview transcript for dissertation

Writing an interview transcript for a dissertation requires balancing academic standards for compliance, accuracy, and coherence. The interviewee's details and variations are conveyed in this transcript, which not only provides essential support for your study but also adds depth and richness to your dissertation.

Here’s how you can improve your process of transcribing interviews qualitative research :

To get a feel of the whole topic and context, start by listening to the entire interview tape at least once, without stopping.

Write down every word that was spoken during the interview in a verbatim transcription. This covers every word said, even if they are filler or repeats that don't hinder comprehension or reading. Here you can make use of transcription services like Good Tape, which are competitively priced and have a much shorter turnaround time than manual transcription.

Pay attention to relevant non-verbal clues and pauses since they might reveal more about the interviewee's feelings and reactions.

Make sure your transcript follows a clear, uniform structure. Timestamps, speaker labels, and paragraph breaks for new subjects or questions to be included in this.

After the initial transcription, check and revise the transcript to ensure it is coherent and clear, according to the original.

By following this process you can effectively change the organic flow of a spoken interview into an instructive and captivating written style.

Interview transcription - A hypothetical case scenario

A recent dissertation from a Ph.D. candidate at an internationally recognised college provides an excellent illustration of the significance of transcripts from interviews when working on dissertations.

The researcher performed a number of in-depth interviews with locals, municipal planners, and company owners in order to better understand how urban expansion affects local communities. Every interview provided a different viewpoint on how the community views urban development initiatives and their effects.

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The dissertation's use of direct excerpts from the transcriptions gave the study results a stronger, more genuine voice. As a result, the dissertation's quality was enhanced and the reader and research subjects felt more personally connected. Because of this, the dissertation demonstrated the significant effects of urban growth on several stakeholders while being both academically demanding and very relevant to experiences and viewpoints from the real world.

How to write an interview transcript in an APA format

To guarantee that the transcript is accurate, comprehensible, and follows the rules set out by the Publication Manual of the American Psychological Association (APA), writing an interview transcript in APA style requires a certain approach. The actions to take are as follows:

Header information: Put a title that accurately summarises the interview's topic at the beginning of the transcript, along with any important identifying details like the interview date and the names of the interviewer and interviewee.

Speaker identification: Throughout the transcript, be sure to distinguish between the interviewer and the interviewee. Before every conversation line, use their names or titles (e.g., ‘Interviewer:’ and ‘Respondent:’).

Exact transcription: Enter the words exactly as they were said in the transcription. Incorporate all spoken words, such as "um" and "uh," unless their inclusion hinders comprehension of the conversation.

Nonverbal cues: The main nonverbal clues are indicated in parentheses. For instance, you can include [pauses], [laughs], or [sighs] if they provide background information for the discussion.

Paragraph structure: Whenever the speaker or topic changes, a new paragraph should be started. This improves readability and aids in the logical organisation of the text.

Editing and proofreading: Verify that the transcript is grammatically and typographically correct. Make sure the text is comprehensible and clear without sacrificing the authenticity of the spoken word.

In-text citations: Use the proper APA style citations when referencing your transcript inside the body of your dissertation.

While the answer to how to write an interview transcript in APA format is clear now, it is important to understand that while doing so, you are not only making your work more academically acceptable but also improving its readability score.

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FAQ about interview transcripts in a dissertation

Transcripts from interviews are an essential component of dissertation work, especially in the humanities, social sciences, and qualitative research. However, it's common to have certain pressing questions at this stage. We have addressed a few that might help clear things up a bit for you.

Do you include interview transcripts in a dissertation?

Indeed, it is typical practice to include interview transcripts in dissertations, particularly in qualitative research. Readers may examine the precise data that was used to form conclusions by reading transcripts, which offer a thorough and accurate record of the interviews that were done.

Why get an interview transcription for a dissertation?

For dissertations, transcriptions are essential because they translate spoken language into a written form that is simple to examine. They make it possible to look more closely at the data and make it easier to find themes, patterns, and subtleties in the replies.

What kind of transcription do I need for my dissertation?

A verbatim transcription is chosen for the majority of dissertations. In order to fully capture the context of the interview and the interviewee's meaning, it is necessary to transcribe exactly what was said, including any filler words and non-verbal cues. Nonetheless, you may choose a clean transcription, which eliminates irrelevant phrases and fixes grammar for readability, based on the subject matter of your study.

How do I format interview transcripts for a dissertation?

Transcripts of interviews should be formatted according to the requirements of your university or the particular style guide you are using, like APA or MLA. This usually entails using non-verbal clues, maintaining consistency in paragraph layout, and having a clear framework for identifying speakers.

Can I use automated transcription services for my dissertation interviews?

Using automated transcription services that use AI to transcribe audio into text can be quite beneficial as they help save a lot of time. However, you need to be sure that the service you’re employing is suitable for your needs and serves the purpose well.

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Having a good transcription service to convert your audio interviews into written documents speeds up your dissertation structuring and writing process. You can spend more time analysing and improving the overall quality of your dissertation rather than on listening to the recordings on loop. This is where Good Tape comes to your aid.

It’s simple to use and has a shorter turnaround time which makes it the most effective choice. Here’s how you can work your way around it.

• Upload your file: The first step in the process is to upload the file you need to transcribe. Make sure the file is complete and has all the information you require

• Select the language: Good Tape has a number of options when it comes to choosing the language of transcription. Select the one you want, although you can also choose the “auto-detect” option for the system to automatically identify the language in the audio.

• Transcribe the text: Once the file is uploaded and the language is chosen, proceed further by clicking the “transcribe” button. Your audio transcription process starts here.

• To wait or not to wait: If you’re a casual plan user, you will have to wait for some time for your transcription to be completed due to excessive load by the users. However, if you’re a professional or a team user, you get your results ASAP. The wait time depends on the plan you’re subscribed to .

• Get notified: You will receive a notification once your transcribed document is ready. An e-mail will be sent to your inbox containing the link to access and download the document.

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How To Transcribe an Interview for Dissertation – Part 2

“[I]t is a truism to note that all transcription is in some sense interpretation …” (Cook, 1990, p.12)

In the first post  (please read!) of this 2 part series on how to transcribe an interview for dissertation, I gave you on overview of the transcription process, equipment you’ll need, 3 ways to transcribe your interviews and made a few remarks on accuracy of the transcripts, and recording high quality interviews (check out this post on choosing a voice recorder for your data collection).

In this second and final post in this series on how to transcribe academic interviews for dissertation I get into the minutia of transcription. How do you transcribe? What are the different ways you can transcribe your thesis interviews (with examples)?

How do you transcribe interviews for dissertation?

Speaker identification.

How do you transcribe, what do you do when you are transcribing? Things you need to think about as you transcribe are first the names of respondents. It is useful to just use a standard format for entering the names. I suggested some of them here.

You can put the person’s actual name and perhaps the initials letter of their surnames. So for Mary Clark, you can write Mary C on your transcript. Learn to be consistent, every time Mary talks you have the same letters in front of those speech. You can also identify the interviewee simply as “Interviewee” or “Respondent” or even “Resp”. Again be consistent.

For the interviewer you might have “I” for interviewer or IV, or INT or Intvr. You can put your name on it if you like, G for Gandalf and so on. But be consistent, so you use the same name all the time on the transcript to identify when the interviewer speaks.

At weloty we use Intvr: and Resp: as our default speaker identifiers.

You also need to think about the formatting of the speaker designation. The most common approach is have the name/identifier, and then you have the colon, and then indented text. In other cases some transcribers put the name of the speaker on a separate line. So there will be an identifier and then the next line the speech starts. You might also want to bold or italize the interviewer or the interviewee to make it easier for you to identify who is speaking. Here are some examples:

Jane= interviewer, Paul =interviewee

Tell me how you came to be a transcriber?

Well, it’s a funny story, I started transcribing when I was…

Intvr:   Oh

Resp:   Yes, and they keep referring their fellow students to my transcription site.

Intvr:  Last question, what do you find to be the most challenging part when transcribing interviews?

Resp:   That’s a difficult one. Most of the time it’s the audio quality of the interview that is..

Now, which format you use might depend on what software you plan to use for analysis. There are different standards for different kinds of software. So you think need to think about that. For instance, Atlas-ti or Nvivo require that their transcripts be formatted differently. But again read the manuals that come with the software. That there was no single best way of doing it, one program wants it done one way, one program another way. And some QDAs will accept different formats than others.

Anonymization

Anonymization of your transcripts is very important. As far as possible make sure that if anything is published when you do the research the name should be anonymized so that the names of people and contextual names like the organizations they work for, the towns they work in and so on, all of those are anonymized.

But you will need to keep the original names themselves. It’s common practice to keep the names on the transcripts during the analysis. So I have the original data with the original names on it. But when it is published then it gets anonymized at that stage.

On the other hand you might decide it is better anonymize it right from the start. The problem with that is you lose the context in your mind. For instance if you anonymized Mary to you respondent 2 or, June or something like that, so you have to remember June was actually Mary or respondent 2 was Mary.

Makes it slightly harder for you to think about what you are doing and what you can remember you have used there. So, that is why I prefer to keep it un-anonymised until the last minute, which you will need to do that eventually. But remember to publish only anonymized versions.

Checking for Accuracy

Checking for accuracy. What if you can’t hear things? Then use a standard thing like this square brackets 3 dots square brackets […], to indicate something missing. Something was said, but none of us can work out, the typist can’t, I can’t, we can’t work out what was said, just can’t remember it. So it is missing.

Other possibilities, [bribery?] Did the person actually say bribery? I am not really sure. So put it is in square brackets put question mark, just to indicate that you are not quite sure about what is being said. In this instances it might also be really helpful to insert timestamps. So […][00:05:34] to clearly indicate where the missing part is in the audio or [bribery?] [00:08:32].

Also printing with wider margins, because you are going to be writing on things. The idea is that when you start to code and work with this material you do write on it a lot. So double spacing or a spacing and a half, between the lines and wide margins to write in on the side of the page are really helpful, because you need space to write in those notes. You don’t always have to use them all the time. But you know some bits will be very detailed and lots of lines, lots of comments on the side, so leave space for them.

Transcript Format

Structure the transcripts. Two things I want to talk about here, 1) is to do with the software and a lot of these things depend on what software you are using. Some of it you simply do it consistently, so if you have got a structured questionnaire, where everybody gets asked the same questions, then make sure you use something like Q1, Q2 and the question perhaps, and always using exactly the same wording on everyone’s transcripts. So you can always be consistent about how do you find things, and how you search for things.

If you are going to use NVivo, put those questions headings in a heading style. Very similar to styles in Word. So NVivo uses the same style as word. So putting the Heading 1 style, when you upload the transcripts into NVivo, you could automatically code those headings as codes in the programs. Please contact us to discuss your NVivo transcription requirements, so we can decide what the best fit is for you.

Section format is another issue particularly if you are doing NVivo or Atlas-ti. Some software allow some use of automatic coding. For instance, I’ve formatted transcripts so that there were 2 kinds of returns between the speeches.

The speech was always the lawyer asking a question, and the witness replied. I had 2 returns, then the lawyer asking the questions, then a single return, then the witness replying and then 2 returns. I did that because the software the client was using automatically assign each of those speakers interchanges as a paragraph.

So again it needs reading the computer manuals to check, what is going on and how you can then set things up for what you need.

Styles of Transcription

I talked a little about this in Part 1 of this series, but let’s have a deeper discussion about the styles of transcription.

The problem is people don’t speak in whole sentences. They repeat themselves, they hesitate, they stutter, they talk in very long sentences. There are no fullstops in speech. They use contractions like don’t, coz, I’m and so on. And they use filler words as they hesitate, you know, I mean, err, mmh and so on, all sorts of different sounds.

The question is do you transcribe all those things that people do?

Do you spend time with all these issues, repetitions, hesitations and so on?

Now for some purposes you do do that. If you are doing conversation analysis then this is the kind of detail you need to transcribe.

So the question is how much of the interview interaction do we want to capture? I think there are 3 different ways of transcribing: what I call the intelligent verbatim approach, the (strict) verbatim approach, and finally Discourse or the Conversation Analysis, CA.

Deciding which approach to use largely depends on your research questions and the intent of the study. As an important step in data management and analysis, the process of thesis transcription must be congruent with the methodological design and theoretical underpinnings of each investigation.

Let me show you some examples of each of these approaches.

Intelligent Verbatim Approach

To begin with the intelligent verbatim approach. Now, I plan to pen Here’s a detailed guide on intelligent verbatim transcription . so keep your eyes peeled out for it .

Intelligent Verbatim Transcript Example.

Frank:        True, it’s going to be the greatest in the history of the world.

Jon:            I’d expect no less. I think it will put an end to the conflict in the Middle East, I mean quite possibly.

Frank:        That’s true.

Jon:            No, no I’m confusing that with a nuclear bomb. I’m sorry, yours is not going to bomb. Yours is actually going to do really well. But let’s share some ideas I want to run by you and then if I can get some information from you it’s going to help a whole lot.

This is snippet from a interview transcript between Jon and Frank. The purpose of the interview was to gather information on a product that’s being launched. So the intelligent verbatim approach works really well in this particular case. It reads fairly easily and from the transcript you can quickly get the information you need. This type of transcription is perfect for researchers using the grounded approach or analyzing for themes and categories.

Verbatim Transcription Approach

I have written a couple of detailed posts on verbatim transcription. The first is a general overview of verbatim transcription   and the other a detailed verbatim transcription guide for psychotherapy interviews and sessions . Please refer to those posts for a more detailed guide on how to create verbatim transcripts. A short example.

Verbatim Transcription Example.

Frank:        Oh true, it’s going to be the greatest in the history of the world.

Jon:            I I I would expect no less. I think it will put an end to um to the conflict in the Middle East I mean quite possibly.

Frank:        [CT] That’s true.

Jon:            No, no way I’m I’m I’m confusing that with a nuclear bomb. I’m sorry, that’s that’s, yours is not going to bomb. Yours is actually gonna do really well. But ah [chuckles] let’s ah let’s share some, I guess I guess some ideas I wanna run by you and then if we can talk through um, if I can get some um information from you it’s gonna help a whole lot.

Same interview, different transcript. As you can see, there’s more detail of the interview interaction in the verbatim transcript as opposed to the intelligent verbatim transcript. Verbatim transcripts are great if you interested in the dynamics of the interview.

Discourse or the Conversation Analysis

Conversation analysis (CA) is a “unique” (ten HAVE 1990) form of qualitative social research. Books have been written about this approach to transcription = there is no enough space on this blog for me to adequately cover conversational transcription convections. But, I’ll provide you with a few references that you can use. Jefferson, Gail (1985). ‘An exercise in the transcription and analysis of laughter’ is a great starting point and a valuable entry point into learning more about the Jeffersonian CA transcription notation. I’d also recommend Ochs, Elinor (1979) ‘Transcription as theory’. Even for us non-discourse analysis researchers, it’s a great read. And for a critique: Ashmore and Reed (2000) Innocence and Nostalgia in Conversation Analysis.

Discourse Analysis Transcript Example.

Here is an image of a discourse analysis transcript. There are many symbols used conversational analysis transcription and creating an appendix of what each symbol denotes is the first thing you do before you begin transcription.

If you are going to use a conversation analysis approach you do need this kind of level of transcription of the data. But for most of us this is not relevant, even if you are doing discourse analysis, this is not relevant. Verbatim approach should get you what you want.

Dissertation Transcript Cover Page

As you transcribe interviews it is useful to have with them information about the interview itself, or about the case if there are separate interviews perhaps. So it is common to have a document headers sheet with the data. Again if you are doing it in software, then you keep it in a certain place. In NVivo document properties is a place where you keep this information.

Typically things you would have here are, choose the names. If you anonymize the interviewee’s name, use this cover sheet or document header sheet keep the pseudonym, you can separate it after the interview if you want to.

You can also add information about location, time, topic and circumstance, and add your interview notes. Also include the name of the interview, if you are in a team of people it might be useful to name who is interviewing the person.

If you are taking field notes as well, and I certainly would advice that if you are doing interviews to take notes as well recording the interview, you take notes about important things that you think about, or things that happen, or ideas that occur to you as you interview the people. So again link it or have the name of the document on the cover sheet.

Here’s a sample dissertation interview cover page you can use.

Interviewee: [Name of interviewee] [Pseudonym]

Interviewer: [Name of interviewer]

Date and Time: [mm/dd/yyyy][00:00]

Location: [Place interview was conducted]

Audio file information: [Name][Duration]

Link to field notes:

Link to follow up interview transcript:

Additional Notes:

That’s it on this series on how to transcribe your interviews for dissertation. If you have any burning questions post them below and I’ll be more than happy to answer them. And if you find transcribing your dissertation interviews to be a chore – get in touch . We’ll be glad to transcribe them for you.

References.

Ashmore, Malcolm & Reed, Darren (2000). Innocence and Nostalgia in Conversation Analysis: The Dynamic Relations of Tape and Transcript . Forum Qualitative Sozialforschung / Forum: Qualitative Social Research, 1(3), Art. 3.

Cook, Guy (1990). Transcribing infinity: Problems of context presentation. Journal of Pragmatics, 14, 1-24.

Have, Paul ten (1990). Methodological issues in conversation analysis. Bulletin de Méthodologie Sociologique, 27 (June), 23-51.

Jefferson, Gail (1985). An exercise in the transcription and analysis of laughter. In T. Van Dijk (Ed.), Handbook of Discourse Analysis, Vol. 3: Discourse and Dialogue (pp.25-34). London, UK: Academic Press.

Ochs, Elinor (1979). Transcription as theory. In E. Ochs & B. Schieffelin (Eds.), Developmental Pragmatics. New York: Academic Press.

Heĺlo I am doing a research which has some interviews. Now i want to write the interview in the dissertation. Hiw can you help ne, please. Thank you, shahab.

Shahab, for to be able to assist you, I’ll need to know more about your research methodology. For instance, have you conducted and recorded the interview? How do you plan to analyze the data you collect…?

Regards, Isaac

Can you provide a sample interview transcription chapter for the dissertation. I’m going to have a chapter where I include all of my interview transcripts, but I haven’t yet found a sample chapter.

And you are unlikely to find one. I’ve yet to come across a dissertation that has all the interview transcripts. I’ve seen dissertations with samples of the transcripts in the Appendices, or in an attached CD (most research project transcripts number hundred of pages). Common practice is to reference the transcripts (snippets/quotes) in your results chapter and just leave it at that – talk to your supervisor. If you do plan to include all your interview transcripts, you’ll have to consider consent (get additional consent from the participants to share the transcripts + IRB review) and data anonyminization (not an easy feat – as Nancy Scheper-Hughes found out).

thanks for the guidance. but if I want to include all of the interviews in my dissertation and my study is qualitative so wouldn’t be too lengthy to write those 10 interview transcripts? or should I prefer some other way to include that interview data in my dissertation.

Rarely do researchers include all of the transcripts in their dissertation. And unless there’s a good methodological reason, it’s not recommended. So yes, you should consider other ways to “illustrate” your findings in your results chapter. But first you’ll need to analyze the interviews; here’s a great post on a few how to books.

Hi Isaac, thank you for this post it is immensely useful, and I have been grateful for the guide.

In my interview, I was initially interviewing one person, an author, however, it began as a conversation in an informal setting after lunch and I felt I could not ask the other family members to leave. This meant that my interview began with one interviewee, however, when I directed her the questions, the other family members often interjected or answered on her behalf.

I have attempted to explain this in the Introduction, in the Additional Notes section you have on the Interview cover page.

Do you have any more advice? For example, under ‘Interviewee’ should I add: ‘others present: ______’ ?

Best wishes,

Yeah, I’d add any relevant information to the cover page and maybe consider the interview a group interview. It is interesting what participants say/don’t say when they are alone and in a group. You’ll have to take that into consideration when analyzing the interview.

Hi,that was really nice and helpful I am wondering if i could speak with you in more details as i need some advises

Hi, happy to answer any questions you may have. Just post them in the comment section so that we can also assist other researchers that might have similar questions. KR Isaac

Great Post. Actually i was looking for transcription blogs and ended up here and found some helpful tips. Thanks for sharing.

My pleasure.

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This collection contains University of Texas at Austin electronic theses and dissertations (ETDs). The collection includes ETDs primarily from 2001 to the present. Some pre-2001 theses and dissertations have been digitized and added to this collection, but those are uncommon. The library catalog is the most comprehensive list of UT Austin theses and dissertations.

Since 2010, the Office of Graduate Studies at UT Austin has required all theses and dissertations to be made publicly available in Texas ScholarWorks; however, authors are able to request an embargo of up to seven years. Embargoed ETDs will not show up in this collection. Most of the ETDs in this collection are freely accessible to all users, but some pre-2010 works require a current UT EID at point of use. Please see the FAQs for more information. If you have a question about the availability of a specific ETD, please contact [email protected].

Some items in this collection may contain offensive images or text. The University of Texas Libraries is committed to maintaining an accurate and authentic scholarly and historic record. An authentic record is essential for understanding our past and informing the present. In order to preserve the authenticity of the historical record we will not honor requests to redact content, correct errors, or otherwise remove content, except in cases where there are legal concerns (e.g. potential copyright infringement, inclusion of HIPAA/FERPA protected information or Social Security Numbers) or evidence of a clear and imminent threat to personal safety or well-being. This policy is in keeping with the  American Library Association code of ethics  to resist efforts to censor library resources, and the  Society of American Archivists code of ethics  that states "archivists may not willfully alter, manipulate, or destroy data or records to conceal facts or distort evidence."

Authors of these ETDs have retained their copyright while granting the University of Texas Libraries the non-exclusive right to reproduce and distribute their works.

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1.  The Department of Sociology Henderson Research Fund 

​​ Funding is provided to successful applications for research expenses, such as research travel and accommodations, transcription, research incentives, or software. Conference travel is not considered a research expense. Award amounts vary, but maximum awards are usually around $4000.

2.  The Wing C. Chan and Angelina H. Li Fund

The Wing C. Chan and Angelina H. Li fund, generously endowed by University of Chicago Sociology PhD alumna, Angelina Li, provides dissertation proposal development seed money grants (e.g. a “pre-dissertation” research grant) for Sociology PhD students. PhD students who are pre-ABD are eligible to apply. Typically, preference is given to students who are working on their dissertation proposal but we will consider strong qualifying paper research projects as well. Students are expected to use these funds for research expenses, such as research travel and accommodations, transcription, research incentives, or software. Conference travel is not considered a research expense. Students may not receive this funding more than once over their time in the program, though they are welcome to reapply in subsequent years if they are not funded in this cycle. Awards typically range from $50 to $2,500.

3.  Gerald Suttles Fund

The Gerald D. Suttles Fellowship Fund is available to currently enrolled PhD students in Sociology who use ethnographic methods in their doctoral research. Amounts vary by year.

The Grad Council’s Individual Fund offers funding for graduate students at the University of Chicago to attend academic conferences, networking events, and other venues. Funding is available for two broad categories - Research and Personal Development. See the Grad Council’s Individual Fund page for more information.

The University of Chicago has a wealth of Institutes & Centers , many of which offer funding for graduate students. Below is just a sample of some of these opportunities:

CISSR (Center for International Social Science Research) offers the Lloyd and Susanne Rudolph Field Research Award for Graduate Students and the CISSR Dissertation Completion Grant

3CT (Center for Contemporary Theory) has a “Graduate Student Fund” that offers small grants for work that is engaged in contemporary theory

CEGU (Committee on Environment, Geography and Urbanization) offers the Redekop Family Environmental Research Grants for PhD students

The Center for the Study of Gender & Sexuality has various Fellowships, Research Grants, Research Grants and Prizes for Graduate Students

The University of Chicago France Center offers Research Fellowships and Travel Grants for research related to France, as well as exchange programs

The Nicholson Center for British Studies offers multiple Graduate Research Opportunities , including the Ncholson Graduate Research Fellowship, the Archival Research Grant, and the Graduate Initiative Project

There are various other Centers and Institutes that may also offer graduate student funding opportunities; for a complete list, see the University of Chicago’s page for Institutes & Centers .

Some Suggestions for External Fellowships:

American Bar Foundation

ASA Doctoral Dissertation Research Improvement Grant

ASA Minority Fellowship Program

Center for Engaged Scholarship

Fulbright-Hays

Horowitz Foundation for Social Policy

National Science Foundation    

Spencer Foundation for Education Research

SSSP Racial/Ethnic Minority Graduate Fellowship 

Washington Center for Equitable Growth

University Resources

Chicago Center for Teaching : The Chicago Center for Teaching provides training and resources for students in teaching situations.

UChicago GRAD  Resources and services for University Graduate Students

Library Resources:  The University of Chicago Library Home Page.

Library's Sociology Page:  A page sponsored by the University of Chicago Library Information Service, LibInfo for short. The page contains information about where to find sociology materials in the library and also gives links to outside sources.

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