Interview transcript

What is an interview transcript? An interview transcript is a written record of a completed oral interview. The interview transcription process documents a conversation between two or more people. This process can be done in real-time or from an audio or video recording.

1. How do you transcribe an interview?
2. How do you write a transcript?
3. How do you summarize an interview transcript?

How do you transcribe an interview?

How to transcribe an interview in five steps:

1. Choose your preferred transcription method.
2. Transcribe the audio (using transcription software)
3. Add speaker designation and time stamps.
4. Clarify the transcript where needed.
5. Proofread the transcript.

How do you write a transcript?

Your transcript should include page numbers, a title, and the date. It's also a good idea to include an abbreviated version of the title and date in a header or footer on the page. You also need to identify the different voices on the recording. You can use the first letter of each person's name or a nickname.

How do you summarize an interview transcript?

Summaries. The purpose of a summary is to gather key basic information about the circumstances of the interview and give a concise guide to its contents. A summary need to include names, places, events and topics appearing in each interview, with indications of how substantial the reference is.