Transcribing screen-capture data: the process of developing a transcription system for multi-modal text-based data
Abstract
Transcription of audio data is widespread in qualitative research, with transcription of video data also becoming common. Online data is now being collected using screen-capture or video software, which then needs transcribing. This paper draws together literature on transcription of spoken interaction and highlights key transcription principles, namely reflecting the methodological approach, readability, accessibility, and usability. These principles provide a framework for developing a transcription system for multi-modal text-based data. The process of developing a transcription system for data from Facebook chat is described and reflected on. Key issues in the transcription of multi-modal text-based data are discussed, and examples provided of how these were overcome when developing the transcription system.Citation
Meredith, J. (2015) Transcribing screen-capture data: the process of developing a transcription system for multi-modal text-based data, International Journal of Social Research Methodology, 19(6), pp. 663-676.Publisher
Informa UK LimitedJournal
International Journal of Social Research MethodologyAdditional Links
https://www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10.1080/13645579.2015.1082291Type
Journal articleLanguage
enISSN
1364-5579EISSN
1464-5300Sponsors
This work was supported by the Economic and Social Research Council [grant number ES/I903321/1]ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
10.1080/13645579.2015.1082291
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