If you’re writing your dissertation, one of the many things you need to do is conduct interviews with people who fit your study’s criteria. A dissertation interview transcription can allow you to see more clearly what was said and see the findings you need to help you write your dissertation. But, how do you get an interview transcription if you don’t have any transcription experience or know where to look? In this article, we explore the options available to you and explain why an interview transcription format can be so useful in helping with your dissertation.
Why get dissertation interview transcriptions?
Getting an interview transcription provides you with an objective view of what was said during your interviews, which can help you if you need to access your findings later. Most people find it helpful to look back at their interview transcriptions while writing their dissertation as they work out what they’ve learned and how to apply it in their writing.
Ease of interrogation
While recording your interview, you’ll want to make sure that you are able to easily interrogate your notes so that you don’t have to listen to an entire recording again in order to find what you need. This means making sure that your notebook is clearly organised with subjects and key points noted on every page so that when it comes time for analysis, you can easily flip back and forth through your interview transcription if necessary.
What kind of transcription do you need?
There are a few types of dissertation interview transcription services available. They range from verbatim, which attempts to produce every word, to paraphrasing that condenses down lengthy interviews. It’s a good idea to check with your supervisor before deciding on one because they may have specific preferences. This is especially true if you’re planning on bringing in outside transcriptionists or editors to review your interview transcripts.
Full Verbatim
When you write up your findings from an interview, it’s easy to fall into interviewer speak and use language that doesn’t give enough credit to your interviewee. To make sure your dissertation contains just what they said and nothing else, ask for a full verbatim transcription. The person transcribing will type up everything exactly as it was said—not putting their own words in or interpreting any of it.
Verbatim
There’s only one way to make sense of what your interviewee said, and that’s through intelligent verbatim. The most comprehensive option for producing verbatim results is taking detailed notes during the interview and then transcribing them yourself. If you do not have time to do that, consider outsourcing your transcription work; there are many professional transcription companies who can help.
Use Transcription services
A transcription service can help you quickly create an accurate transcript. Even if you’re an excellent typist, transcription services offer professionals who can transcribe your audio recordings more accurately and quicker than you can do it yourself. This speeds up your dissertation process and ensures that you don’t make any mistakes with your interviews that could cost you in credibility.
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