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Recording and documenting oral histories
An oral history is a spoken or documented record of someone's memories of their own life experiences. Oral histories are handed down from generation to generation, or stories of someone's own life....
Confidentiality, and debriefing, when editing sensitive or explicit material
Maintaining confidentiality If you're working in a position where you've got access to your clients' private information (such as their life stories or researched information), it's essential to m...
Our typists and audio transcriptionists
Our diverse team of typists (all contractors) includes neurodivergent and gender diverse people. We live in Katoomba, NSW; Darwin, NT; Cairns, QLD; Adelaide, SA; Central and East Gippsland, VIC. ...
Audio transcription programs and tools
To produce transcripts yourself, you need a transcription program, headset (earphones) and footpedal. If you're shopping around for an audio transcription program, make sure you do some research...
3-point plan for producing perfect transcripts
3-point plan for producing perfect transcripts of interviews and focus groups: Create a template Produce the 1st draft Proofread the transcript. Before we get started: I'll assume you...
How to produce accurate transcripts of interviews and focus groups
To produce accurate transcripts of interviews and focus groups, you need: suitable audio transcription software and equipment accurate touch-typing skills excellent ears (hearing and lis...