A TRANSCRIPT REFLECTING EVERYTHING HEARD

A verbatim transcription includes phrases such as um/uh, like, you know, which are not included in the standard format, as well as mm-hm, uh-huh, ah, and um,. Everything that is heard in the audio is reflected in the transcription including background noises (cough, laughter, sigh, phone ringing, et cetera).

Why Verbatim Format?

Commonly used for research projects and focus groups, a verbatim transcript conveys the atmosphere in the room. If, for example, an interview subject is crying, the reader will have a clear picture of each sniffle and sigh and where it occurred in the conversation. Not only is every word in the transcript, but the general feel of the room is understood by the reader.